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Texas adds Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever to list of companies boycotting Israel
(JNS) The ice-cream company Ben & Jerry’s and its British parent company Unilever have officially been added to the list of companies in Texas that boycott Israel, announced Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
The caring connection: Yellow Rose Hospice
By Deb Silverthorn For three women in our community — Rachel Pearlman Bloom, Rebecca Conroy and Rachel Farber — who have each made careers steeped in caring, the connection they
Lunch is served, and dinner too, 72,836 times
By Deb Silverthorn The Aaron Family JCC is closing in on 73,000 meals distributed since March 2020. While the J’s doors have been closed to daily activities, the kitchen hasn’t
JFS Diaper Shower planned for October
By Deb Silverthorn Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas’ 11th annual Diaper Shower is taking place throughout October, with organizers hoping to meet community demand for diapers, wipes and adult
Dallas mayor forms Mayor’s Anti-Hate Advisory Council
Sherry Goldberg named 1 of 4 co-chairs Staff Report In light of statistics that show a rising number of hate crimes in Dallas and across the country, Dallas Mayor Eric
The final parasha: The connection is never lost
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Vezot Habracha We have just entered the most joyous of all Jewish festivals — Sukkot — the final stage of the spiritual triathlon that opens with
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The final parasha: The connection is never lost
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Vezot Habracha We have just entered the most joyous of all Jewish festivals — Sukkot — the final stage of the spiritual triathlon that opens with
Welcome some guests this Sukkot
Dear Families, The High Holidays are a great time because we reconnect to the synagogue. Yet, most Jewish holidays are filled with ritual and custom that happens in the home.
Why eat in a sukkah?
Dear Rabbi Fried, Could you please explain what is accomplished by sitting and eating in a sukkah? We understand it is a mitzvah to do so and the kids love
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Hearty and portable foods for Sukkot
By Tina Wasserman Well, here is another holiday for us to celebrate in a different fashion this year. It would be hard to have large groups of friends sharing a
An important break fast lesson: Let others help
By Tina Wasserman I don’t do Break Fast. I used to but I couldn’t stand thinking about my menu and setup while I was supposed to be praying and I
Labor Day Rosh Hashanah: lessening the labor
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) I know, I know; it’s summer! Must we think of all the cooking now? This year, the holiday starts the evening of Sept. 6 —
