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Antisemitism is focus at White House event
Gathering celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — In songs and in speeches, an event at the White House marking Jewish American Heritage Month celebrated the
Rabbis call for Biden to define antisemitism
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — More than 550 rabbis are calling for the Biden administration’s forthcoming strategy on fighting antisemitism to include a definition of anti-Jewish bigotry that has
Texas Hillel hires new executive director
Rabbi Stephanie Max will join Austin campus team on July 24 Submitted Rabbi Stephanie Max will join the Texas Hillel team as executive director, effective July 24. Rabbi Max is
Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest marks Israel’s 75th anniversary with Houston celebration
TJP Staff The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest hosted a program and reception to commemorate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Diamond Anniversary of Independence, with leaders who shape the relationship
Hadassah recognizes Shiva Beck, Danielle Rugoff
Dallasites named to Hadassah’s ‘18 American Zionist Women You Should Know’ By Deb Silverthorn Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, has introduced its first “18 American Zionist Women You
After 18 years, Steve Lewis retires from Temple Shalom
In Judaism, the number 18 is magical. It represents life — chai — and is considered a good omen. Giving gifts in multiples of 18 is customary, and Steve Lewis,
Columnists
What changed when we received the Torah?
By Rabbi Dan Lewin During the holiday of Shavuot, we commemorate the momentous occasion of receiving the Torah. When reflecting on the accomplishment of any significant event — and even
Staying up all night on Shavuot is about going all in
This story originally appeared on My Jewish Learning. (JTA) — The holiday of Shavuot, which begins at sundown this year on Thursday, May 25, is understood by Jewish tradition to
Shavuot: a time to recommit
Dear Families, The cycle of the Jewish year goes round and round and fortunately there is always another holiday! This week we celebrate Shavuot after counting the days from Passover
Recipes
Don’t want to eat out? Here are some Mother’s Day recipes
By Tina Wasserman This Mother’s Day I have tried again to find recipes that can easily be made with a child or by a novice cook. I hate going out
Cinco de Mayo and the Jewish connection
By Tina Wasserman Cinco de Mayo celebration is coming up on the fifth of May. Yes, the festivities celebrate Mexican heritage but it is actually much more than a holiday
Toast to Israel at 75
Vegetarian Shabbat dinner shows off the country’s farm-to-table flavors By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Phyllis Glazer made aliyah from New York more than 40 years ago. Today she is one
