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Queen Elizabeth, whose reign encompassed the 20th-century ascent of British Jewry, dead at 96
(JTA) — The reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch who died Thursday at 96, encompassed the grief and the redemption of 20th century British Jewry, as well as
Hanging a mezuzah on the doorpost of your home or office
Chabad of Dallas hosted sofer (scribe) Rabbi Yosef Y Liran of Brooklyn, New York from Sunday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Sept. 1. During his time in Dallas Rabbi Liran checked
Welcome Chabad of Richardson and UTD
By Deb Silverthorn Chabad emissaries around the world live according to the principle that each Jew is family and, for Dini and Rabbi Shmuly Druk, that family has expanded. The
Tarrant Co. Reform synagogues to host Selichot Scholar
Poetry and music in motion Sept. 16-18 By Deb Silverthorn Tarrant County congregations Beth-El, Beth Israel and Beth Shalom, with support from the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant
Many High Holiday strategies
We celebrate the same holidays every year and we read the Torah parasha by parasha every year. Yet there is always something new to learn and discover. Sometimes we struggle
Double standards
By Rabbi Stephen FischParashat Ki Tetse Our Torah portion for this week, Ki Tetse, is filled with mitzvot which apply to us today as much as they did in Biblical
Columnists
Contemporary young Jewish leadership
By Joshua Yudkin As the Jewish diaspora, we are in the third iteration of defining our dynamic relationship with the State of Israel. In the first go-around, we gave more
Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av
Summer has just flown by and it is still hot! Camps are ending and school begins soon in Dallas! The summer months are known for only a few holidays and
Covenant, faith and deed
By Rabbi Brian ZimmermanParashat V’etchanan In what is one of the most remarkable Torah portions, Moses begs to be allowed into the land of Israel. Told by God that nothing
Recipes
Braised Short Ribs with Honey and Thyme
By Ronnie Fein (JTA) — Some people think of short ribs as rustic fare. But they are an ideal choice for the High Holidays — and not just because of
Refreshing cocktails for a spirited Tu B’Av
By Tina Wasserman Tu B’Av is celebrated, especially in Israel, on the eve of the full moon. In many cultures the full moon represents love, romance and fertility. Although there
Backyard barbecue at home with the fire pit
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) This year, Lag B’Omer will perhaps be more joyful than ever before. As we head into late spring, along with bursts of sunshine and increasing
