August 2011 Stories
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Levant tourism rollercoaster
Tourism is bouncing back in Egypt but not for Syria or Lebanon.
Roman-era weapon found
The sword was likely used during the Jewish rebel’s Great Revolt.
Dragon boats race to Israel
Canadian Jews bring this fast-growing water sport to the Kinneret.
Music and spiritual life lessons
Matisyahu visits Camp Solomon Schechter for the second year in a row.
A culinary legacy preserved
A new cookbook features Ashkenazi cuisine and family stories.
The West Bank’s elusive Sufi Trail
Palestinians hope rural tourism will help lure visitors to the areas not on the beaten path.
Grieving for all the children
Situation remains uncertain
Movement reveals shift
Israeli citizens want leaders to pay attention. ARIEH O’SULLIVAN AND FELICE FRIEDSON THE MEDIA LINE
Promising medical revolution
Coverging past and present
Sarah’s Key, set in France, unlocks war’s many moral dilemmas.
Unearthing comedy in tragedy
A new school, a new teacher
Community friendship circle
Budgeting for back to school
The key to saving money, time and aggravation is to plan ahead.