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Watch: North Texas synagogues continue to fortify after Colleyville hostage incident in January
By Olivia YarvisThe Texas TribuneSept. 9, 2022 “Watch: North Texas synagogues continue to fortify after Colleyville hostage incident in January” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan
Zimtsterne: German star cookies for the Yom Kippur break-fast
By Ronnie Fein This article originally appeared on The Nosher. When people deny themselves food for an extended period of time, they’re usually ravenously hungry and find themselves thinking about
10 things you need to know about Yom Kippur
On the Day of Atonement, Jews across the world pray and fast. For secular and non-Jewish Israelis alike, it’s a unique holiday without cars or commerce. By Abigail Klein Leichman
The best foods to eat before fasting on Yom Kippur
By Shannon Sarna Fasting on Yom Kippur is not easy, nor is it for everyone — some people cannot fast because they are pregnant, are breastfeeding or have a medical
Jewish communities in southwest Florida scramble for safety after Hurricane Ian brings ‘biblical’ storm surge
(JTA) — On Monday, after finishing Rosh Hashanah services, the congregants of Bat Yam Temple of the Islands headed to the beach to perform the Jewish ritual of tashlich, letting symbols
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas coordinates Hurricane Ian relief efforts
Join multiple Dallas Jewish organizations in fundraising to meet urgent needs Last week, Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida’s mainland with sustained winds gusting at over 150 mph, plunging large parts of
Columnists
5783: a year of belonging
By Joshua Yudkin Holidays are tools that demarcate time, and perhaps the greatest gift Judaism has given to the world. Regardless of how you may choose to observe or celebrate
I am made in the image of the Creator
By Debbi K. Levy I’ve been trying to grow out of my need to “fit in” since I went to the Lamplighter School. The Lamplighter School worked diligently to invite
Know when enough is enough
By Rabbi Nancy KastenParashat Vayelekh None of us lives forever. We pray to be written into the Book of Life for the coming year while knowing that death is inescapable.
Recipes
Fish and fall fruits to break the Yom Kippur fast
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) It’s tradition! After Neilah services at my synagogue on Yom Kippur, there’s a surge to tables of light fare typically set out by the Sisterhood.
Feast on these after the Yom Kippur fast
By Tina Wasserman Yom Kippur is approaching and that means you are thinking about fasting and non-fasting. Many years ago, I gave up hosting Break Fast because I hated thinking
What 5 chefs are making this Rosh Hashanah
By Rachel RinglerThis article originally appeared on The Nosher. We asked five noted chefs and food writers what they will serve at home to mark the Jewish New Year, and
