Submitted report Hanukkah will be here before we can count to eight bright nights. Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) started “shopping” long ago to support the children and families it…
Dear Families, When you read this it will be too late for Thanksgiving menu plans but it is never too late to think about eating and eating kosher. Here is…
Compiled by Sharon Wisch-Ray sharon@tjpnews.com SWJC honors 12 This year, Southwest Jewish Congress (SWJC) added a new dimension to the annual recognition of men and women and young achievers at…
Compiled by Sharon Wisch-Ray sharon@tjpnews.com Rachel Cristol’s Colorful Palette Although Rachel Cristol always had an aptitude for art, she waited until she was a grandparent to hone in on her…
Today, I am giving thanks. As you read this, I’m in New York, spending the holiday with family, having turkey at the table of my niece, who is awaiting Senate…
Submitted report Nov. 10, 2016, AJC awarded Jeffrey A. Zlotky the 2016 Milton I. Tobian Community Relations Award in front of a sold-out room of over 360 attendees. Zlotky, Partner…
By Sean Shapiro Special to the TJP When House Bill 89 and Senate Bill 134 were filed in Austin last week, state Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) said it was going…
Friday, Nov. 22, 1963 seemed like any other school day at Bryan Adams High. The first sign of an unusual day was when the principal told us teachers as we…
Dear Rabbi Fried, I’ve often wondered if we could add a section to our prayer service for Thanksgiving, like we do for Hanukkah and Purim. After all, so many Jews…
Dear Families, The month of Cheshvan — no Jewish holidays! However, Thanksgiving is coming! There is a lot to prepare for from the food to the decorations to the family…