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Local 5 Drexel class explores relationship between Judaism, Christianity
6 Kaiserman JCC announces new Hall of Famers
7 Local organizations celebrate Tu B’Shevat
Montefiore Cemetery Company
Opinion 10 Editorials
11 Opinions
Feature 16 Could ancient wheat be the solution to the world’s food crisis?
Special Section
20 Senior Living
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23 Synagogue Spotlight
25 Calendar
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8 Federation
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15 National Briefs
18 Food & Dining
19 Arts & Culture
24 D’var Torah
24 Social Announcements
26 Around Town
27 Last Word
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9 Penn student Devora Weintraub gives back as an EMT
5 Drexel class explores relationship
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6 Kaiserman JCC announces new Hall of 16 Could ancient wheat be the solution to
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