The High Holy Days appeal to invest in Israel
Israel bonds strengthen ties By Rabbi Rosette Barron Haim (JNS) When I think of the High Holidays, I think of generations of our people who have come together to worship…
Which comes first, task or relationship?
By Debbi K. Levy In a moment when I’m feeling on top of the world, a community member compliments me about my ability to “do it all.” “How do you…
Jonah: a reluctant prophet
Dear Families, There are so many wonderful stories that we read every year but I must say that for Yom Kippur, nothing beats the story of Jonah. At the Goldberg…
How do Jews do confession?
Dear Rabbi Fried, Although this is somewhat embarrassing, I have a confession to make. I’m well aware of the Catholic notion of confession, but, although I am Jewish, I’m not…
Home safety
By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. Continuing with the theme of a healthy new year, several miscellaneous thoughts occurred to me about home health and safety. If you are taking medications regularly,…
Do Jews believe in life-after-death?
By Cantor Don CrollParashat Ha’azinu At this end of this week’s Torah portion, Ha’azinu, G-d tells Moses to “ascend Mount Nebo to see the Promised Land” before he dies; Moses…
Texas’ fight against antisemitism continues
By Kenny Goldberg This weekend, Jewish communities across Texas and around the world will celebrate the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar. This is a season to…
Consul General Livia Link-Raviv sends Rosh Hashanah greetings to North Texas
By Livia Link-Raviv L’Shanah Tovah from me, my family and the entire consular staff. We wish you a sweet, prosperous and peaceful New Year. As we embark onto 5784, we…
Understanding Rosh Hashanah
By Rabbi Dan Lewin Before entering a special and sacred day in the Jewish calendar, it’s crucial to understand its essential ideas and what we aim to derive from it.…
10 questions to ask yourself
By Laura Seymour Dear Families, We have just a short time until the holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins, which means lots of preparations — what to wear, what to make…