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Feb 2013 20

Movie shot in Burnaby opens this weekend

For her children's book, The Purim Superhero, local author Elisabeth Kushner won an international contest sponsored by the Jewish organization Keshet.

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Movie shot in Burnaby opens this weekend
Feb 2013 19

Children’s Book About Being Jewish In A Gay Family

Although Nate wants to be an alien for Purim, all the other boys are dressing up as superheroes. He asks his two dads for input and learns that it’s OK to be yourself, and that it may seem lonely at times to follow your own instincts, but doing so can also give you strength.

View the original at cjnews.com
Children’s Book About Being Jewish In A Gay Family
Feb 2013 15

Life Lessons of The Purim Superhero

The Purim Superhero follows Nate, who is worried about being different from his classmates. They all plan to wear superhero costumes to their synagogue’s Purim celebration, but Nate would rather dress as an alien. Seeking advice from his two dads, Nate decides what to do.

View the original at Interfaith Family
Life Lessons of The Purim Superhero