IYYAR, 5777 – SIVAN 5777 MAY 2017 GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR SAN ANTONIO JEWISH COMMUNITY. PAGE 22 The Jewish Journalof san antonio IYYAR, 5777 – SIVAN 5777 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio MAY 2017 PARTNERSHIP CORNER Israeli doctors from Partnership Region visit San Antonio Renowned Israeli doctors Antonio Military Center with local Dr. Yoav Hoffman and Dr. Tal Jewish Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. FINDING SOLACE Marshak of the Galilee Medical David Vizurraga. IN YIDDISH Center in Israel came to San The doctors also led a lecture on One teen’s unique journey to understanding. Antonio as part of their recent Thursday, March 30 at the Harry Partnership tour to the Central and Jeanette Weinberg Campus PAGE 23 Area Consortium of America. Drs. of the Jewish Community entitled Hoffman and Marshak toured our How Israel is Helping Syria’s Injured: city and met with local doctors. Aid Through Hostile Borders. 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