May 29, 1998/ 4 Sivan 5758

Vol. 50, No. 35

FEATURES Infertility and the Jewish couple - Experts say others need to understand physical, psychological tolls on those unable to conceive B'nai mitzvah class of '98 - 27 adults receiving Torah on Shavuot weekend at Beth El Behind-the-scenes work garnering rave reviews - Multicultural approach suits ASU events chief VALLEY 'Exodus' idea may help save homeless pets Scottsdale Chabad marks Shavuot with all-nighter NATION Ukrainian Jews win U.S. political asylum White House facing criticism over U.S. policy toward Iran WORLD Swiss-Nazi report renews calls for compensation Popular Israeli products could be hit by boycott ISRAEL Gingrich leaves Mideast stirred but not shaken - Visit does little to alter realities of peace process Israelis, Palestinians clash over Old City construction OPINION Editorial - Affirm life Analysis - Taking sides in Israel's culture war - Entertainment-related controversies pit religious against secular Marty Latz - D.C. conference gets back to basics ARTS 'There's no place like home' for Valley Youth Theatre BUSINESS Furniture store turns to the Web SPEAKING VOLUMES Jews pitch their way into major leagues of baseball writers JEWISH FAMILY & LIFE Yosef Abramowitz - Shavuot a good time to renew commitment to Judaism TORAH STUDY On counting, and on making things count

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