Compassion counts
      Once I received a note in response to an article I wrote about the idea that we always have a choice as to whether we see our physical bodies as a blessing or a burden. The writer shared with me the fact that her 22-year-old nephew was dealing with neurofibromatosis, also known as Elephant Man's disease.
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Jewish Federation hosts singles night
      The Ventura County Jewish Federation of Singles will host a potluck dinner for at 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27. The location will be given when a reservation is made. Jewish singles ages 40 to 60 are invited to bring an instrument for singing and/or a favorite game to play, as well as a dish to share.
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Simi, Moorpark Chabads to open Hebrew School
      Chabad of Simi Valley and the newly established Chabad of Moorpark will open a Sunday Hebrew School that will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 through the duration of the school year. An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sun., Sept. 7 at the school's center, 4464 Alamo St., Simi Valley.
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