Area clergy share their heartfelt wishes for sweet new year
Shanah Tovah! Editor’s Note Next week, we will gather for Rosh Hashanah in all the ways that our diverse community approaches the Divine. Let the stirring sounds of the shofar…
Churnin debuts 2 Jewish-themed books
Photos: Nancy ChurninMom and daughter: Flora and Nancy ChurninSince 2016, Nancy Churnin has published 10 books for young readers. Photos: Nancy Churnin By Deb Silverthorn Local children’s author Nancy Churnin brings…
JFS Dallas receives Nancy Lieberman Charities Dream Court
Photos: Courtesy JFS DallasAt the Aug. 16, 2021, ceremony, Nancy Lieberman, left, and The David Family who generously made the half-court possible In August, Jewish Family Service (JFS) was awarded…
Biden and Bennett delay but do not cancel their meeting in wake of deadly Kabul airport bombing
Photo: GPO Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesIsraeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on the left meets U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the White House, Aug. 26, 2021. Biden and Bennett…
Simchas abound for Carol and Steve Aaron
Photo: Jim Paussa/paussa.comThe Aaron Family, celebrating simchas, and each other, summer 2021: from left, front row, Morgan Aaron, Steve and Carol Aaron and Max Horowitz; middle row, Nicole Blue, Taylor…
UNT scholar retires after distinguished career
Photo: Courtesy Golden FamilyMarried for 52 years, Hilda and Richard Golden look forward to spending more time together as he retires from the University of North Texas. By Deb Silverthorn…
Texas Hillel Foundation welcomes 2 new staffers
Photo: Courtesy Texas HillelRabbi Will Hall and Aviva Mangista have joined Texas Hillel just in time for the fall semester. Submitted Story Ahead of the start of the 2021-2022 school…
A sky-high celebration for Eunice Reiter, 83
Photo: Alex DeGlopperEunice Reiter and Skydive Spaceland professional tandem instructor Fernando Rodriguez on July 5, 2021 By Deb Silverthorn No mere candles and cake for Eunice Harris Reiter’s 83rd birthday…
Dallas Furniture Bank: from empty houses to homes
Photos: Courtesy Dallas Furniture Bank The Dallas Furniture Bank warehouse and retail shop has provided furnishings to more than 17,000 people over the past 18 years. By Deb Silverthorn The Dallas…
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Marc Stanley nominated as ambassador to Argentina
Photo: Courtesy Marc StanleyDallas attorney Marc Stanley visits with then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, at a 2019 Dallas fundraiser for Biden’s campaign at the home of Drs. Lisa and David Genecov.…