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Here comes the judge, by unanimous vote
Last week, I asked for Ruth Bader Ginsburg to smile upon my attorney niece Diane, and hasten her confirmation to a promised judgeship. And — she did! Less than a
Area clergy share High Holiday messages
Editor’s note: The TJP is thrilled with the overwhelming response of our local clergy to our request for their High Holiday messages. Here is the balance of submissions. Each day
DJCF Nov. 4 Annual Meeting: #ThereIsGoodHappening
Excitement, cheers and applause. These sounds are not the norm at a typical Jewish nonprofit’s annual meeting. But then again, the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) is no ordinary Jewish
JFGD’s young adult division to restructure programming
YAD taking innovative approach By Leah VannKeeping millennials and GenZers involved in their local Jewish communities is becoming more challenging as they enter their professional lives.During an online Town Hall
Educators launch an online resource
Parenting Rewired By Deb SilverthornThree moms and longtime educators have pooled their expertise via social media to help parents and adults of all ages to navigate relationships during the pandemic
In victory and dissent, Justice Ginsburg demonstrated the best principles of Judaism
By Jordan Rudner The Jewish people have always been loud. We’re a religion that allows for — and in fact, prioritizes — argument and dissent. The sages write about it
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Here comes the judge, by unanimous vote
Last week, I asked for Ruth Bader Ginsburg to smile upon my attorney niece Diane, and hasten her confirmation to a promised judgeship. And — she did! Less than a
Jewish War Veterans celebrate 125 years of service, good works
In honor of the recent Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.’s 125th Annual Convention and the National Ladies Auxiliary of the JWVA’s 92nd National Convention (via Zoom), and all the
Interesting shofar facts
Dear Families, The month of Elul (which was last month) precedes Rosh Hashanah each year. During that month of reflection as we prepare, we are told to hear the shofar
Recipes
Classic holiday for this year’s different Rosh Hashanah
By Tina WassermanPassover might have the four questions that are open for discussion but this Rosh Hashanah has only one, and it is rhetorical: Why is this year different from
Perfectly spiced, quick to make and oh-so-juicy
Shwarma chicken kebabs By Chaya RappoportThis recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. If you think chicken kebabs sound boring, I don’t blame you. Usually they are. And dry. But not
In honor of our 50th: Richard’s faves
By Tina WassermanThis column is a personal one, but it will still have recipes that you can enjoy throughout the year. Many years ago, I met a guy the day
