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  • Aug. 14 Shabbat splash, summer recap video
  • Aug. 7 General news (editor on vacation)
  • July 31 Leading B’ham, aquatic triumph
  • July 24 Stav farewell, fall youth programs
  • July 17 Tour = free week, SVJ season five launch
  • July 10 A rose for Brooke, schvitz ‘n’ slide
  • July 3 Why The J feels different, fitness pop-ups
  • June 26 Ilanot honor, swim team dominates
  • June 19 J Camp service project, new fitness programs
  • June 12 ‘Member Joy’ events, library volunteers
  • June 5 Meet Stav, World Cup viewing party