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Articles
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Music to Our Ears
Israel’s Shalva band sings with artists from the United Arab Emirates
By David E. Kaplan

Transcending borders and boundaries, musicians with disabilities from Israel and the United Arab Emirates sing together in Hebrew Arabic and English, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, demonstrating that regardless of nationality, religion or culture, we can join together to promote positive social change and foster more inclusive societies.
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“From Slavery to Freedom”
Transformation is in the air! Do you feel it?
By Justine Friedman

Does celebrating our “Freedom from Slavery” that occurred over 3000 years ago in Egypt remain relevant today everywhere? Examining its significance during a pandemic, the writer – a clinical Dietician and Mindset Mentor – explores how a contemporary “breaking of shackles” from restrictive mindsets can enhance the quality of our lives.
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