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• Published June 23, 2021
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Coming in February: ‘The Events Event: 20/20 Vision for Life’s Celebrations’
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published January 16, 2020
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The good, the bad and the absolutely embarrassing
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• Published June 21, 2010
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Published June 21, 2010
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Man’s second bar mitzvah proves inspiring to watch
Rebecca L. Brown
• Published June 21, 2010
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Ellen Futterman
• Published June 21, 2010
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Taking a team approach to a mitzvah project
David Baugher
• Published June 21, 2010
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• Published June 21, 2010
Complaints can be constructive — or destructive
Rabbi Josef A. Davidson
• Published June 21, 2010
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