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The Beat Goes On
Eli Davidsohn keeps the harmony alive in virtual performances By Deb SilverthornEli Davidsohn, 76, the Dallas master of ruach, isn’t letting COVID-19 slow him down. In the last 10 weeks
Planning a memorable Memorial Day menu
By Tina Wasserman I entertained last night. No, not in the normal way that I often do. No one was allowed in the house, the family of three were at
Charlene Howell turns the pages of her life’s book
By Deb SilverthornCharlene Howell took “there’s no time like the present” to heart last fall, following through on her desire to become a Jew by choice at the age of
It takes a robot village
Milo helps students through AI and augmented reality technology By Deb SilverthornEveryone needs a friend, and a friend that can teach is a gift. Milo, created by Robokind, a Dallas-based company
As Texas enters Phase 2, more openings
TJP StaffThis is a developing story.Area Jewish organizations have begun the process of reopening as Texas Governor Greg Abbott moves the state toward fewer restrictions. On Monday, May 18, Abbott
The myth of diminished learning during quarantine
As a professor at SMU Dallas, I am saddened by mainstream media’s myopic view of pandemic-induced online education.Whether it be op-eds about students receiving inferior educations in virtual classrooms or
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The myth of diminished learning during quarantine
As a professor at SMU Dallas, I am saddened by mainstream media’s myopic view of pandemic-induced online education.Whether it be op-eds about students receiving inferior educations in virtual classrooms or
In Judaism, every human being counts
This week’s Torah Portion is called Bamidbar, which means “in the wilderness,” and it is the first portion in the book of Numbers. Not too surprisingly, the action takes place
Judging favorably during the coronavirus
While it’s hard to imagine that it has already been more than two months since the coronavirus stay-at-home policies began, the underlying, widely persistent familial friction pulsating in many of
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Planning a memorable Memorial Day menu
By Tina Wasserman I entertained last night. No, not in the normal way that I often do. No one was allowed in the house, the family of three were at
Hollerin’ for challah: the Shabbat staple revisited
By Tina Wasserman Editor’s Note: The Interactive digital version of “Entree to Judaism for Families” can be downloaded to a digital device for hours of fun exploring pictures of kitchen
Turn your kitchen into a history lesson and a pizzaria
By Tina WassermanOK, the holidays are over but the stay in place order is ongoing. If you have school-age children at home then you are working on math problems and
