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LIFESTYLE
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What’s in a Word?
The Mediterranean Diet, Sabra Style
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Israelis have the healthiest diet in the Western world.
To 120! And Beyond?
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Israel Scene
On the Lighter Side
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Israeli Guy About My Nose
FEATURES
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Hebrew Language The Beauty of our Heritage
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Walk for Autism Speaks Orange County 5k Walk and Autism Resource Fair
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Give me Your Tired, Your Poor What constitutes a legitimate security concern?
Fresh Orange Jews O.C.’s Fresh Faces
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History/Blogs Orange County’s Jewish History & The Blogosphere
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Reading the Scrolls Unlocking ancient teachings.
IN EVERY ISSUE
(Well Almost Anyway)
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Spotlight on Briana Booth How Zumba changed her life and could change yours!
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Jews and Medicine A 500 Year History of Tending the Sick
When Trauma Hits Home
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Letters/Who Knew Words from our Readers
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News & Jews O.C. Jewish Scene
Conference: Navigating Teen Challenges
Seniors Calendar
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Obituary Arnold David Feuerstein (z”l)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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First & Foremost
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It’s Tough Being a Teen
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Fitness at 50
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JLIFE | Kislev/Tevet 5775 | JANUARY 2016
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Fitness, Education & More
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Advertising Index 42
Look inside for Kiddish, our insert publication, right after page 32.
Sex, Magic and Death-Oh My! Community Scholar Brings Provocative Topics to Light
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Out & About A Guide to O.C. Fun
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Crossword May the Force Be With Jew
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Cooking Jewish With Judy Bart Kancigor
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Reaching Great Heights Special Needs Kids Blossom with the Friendship Circle