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Articles
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The Magnificent Seven
A peek into G-d’s ‘Cook Book’ for healthier living
By David E. Kaplan
While studies have revealed that the ‘Seven Species’ from the Bible carried unique health benefits for the Jews in the ancient land of Israel, is there any scientific evidence today that they are beneficial for us in the modern era?
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Casualties of Conflict
The frightening phenomenon of Palestinian Child Soldiers
By Rolene Marks
While the world commemorated February 14-19 as Childs Soldiers Week, it went by largely unnoticed, a world preoccupied by other priorities. The writer explores why Palestinian children are being forced to become child soldiers by terror groups herding them into the frontlines – a flagrant abuse of their personal and human rights, not to mention their safety!
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New Land, New Life
Making it in Modiin
Part II
By Shelley Berman
Aliyah – immigrating to Israel – is increasingly on the radar of Jews around the world. In this second of a 2-part “Aliyah on the Agenda?” series, the writer relates her experiences in the transition from Glenhazel in South Africa to Modiin in Israel.
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(Part 1 : Aliyah on the agenda?)
LOTL Cofounders David E. Kaplan (Editor), Rolene Marks and Yair Chelouche
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