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Burma's Razor-Thin Jewish Presence

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Ben G. Frank, JE Feature

Standing atop the Theingyizay Bridge overpass in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), I sensed the exhilarating roar of hundreds of buyers and sellers float up to me from the Mahabandula Street market below. Arguing, bargaining, shouting and pleading, these skilled and persuasive Burmese merchants hover over their goods spread out in carts and on blankets. It's simply a buyer's dream: watches,...

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A Special Rush for Rosh Hashanah?

That would be linking up with Colorado's 'Adventure Rabbi'

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Aaron Dalton, JE Feature

Because I have an aversion to anything cold and slippery, I've never visited Colorado's famous ski slopes. But I do love mountain scenery, fresh air and a little outdoor adventure -- all of which I found in abundance on a wonderful mid-summer trip to the Northern Colorado town of Boulder. Boulder enjoys a vibe that I will simplistically summarize as...

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Charleston's Southern Comfort

Charleston has a wealth of Jewish history, y'all!

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George Medavoy, JE Feature

I never thought I'd find a Jewish gift for our 40th wedding anniversary here in the charming South Carolina city of Charleston. But sometimes, things turn out, well, in ways you least expect. Jewish life in Charleston, my wife and I discovered, has roots going back to Colonial America.What luck we had to be introduced to it all by Janice...

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Hot Ticket: Late Summer in Israel

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Ben G. Frank, Jewish Exponent Feature

A trend is a trend, and El Al Israel Airlines is witnessing more late bookings this year than previously. That's good news for the reflective traveler who in these difficult economic times is considering a trip to Israel. The summer of 2009 -- now coming to a close -- may yet be the best time to make good that repeated...

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Some Lessons Before You Go Abroad

Do your traveling plans this September include studying abroad? Although most trips are free from trouble, for both students and their worried parents, it pays to be prepared. Michael Kelly, president and CEO of On Call International, a prominent name in the medical and travel assistance field, offers some tips to help students and their families prepare for a safe...