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A competitive spirit can reap spiritual rewards
Torah comes from the same Hebrew word as “instruction.” Each commandment (and verse) in the Torah has its simple directive — to know what to do — along with its
Who to blame for the coronavirus? The scapegoats
It’s happening again. I suppose as long as ignorance and prejudice exists, that there will be those who will turn to scapegoating to vent their ignorance and frustrations on refugees,
Live in the present and create moments
Dear Friends, As we all are, I am reading blog upon blog and email upon email and have lost count of the Zoom calls and webinars. But many, especially some
Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day
Dear Friends, During this period, beginning with Holocaust Remembrance Day last week, this week Remembrance Day for the valiant fallen soldiers in the IDF and victims of terror in Israel,
2 key birthdays for me and the Jewish people
This coming Sunday, I’ll mark two very special birthdays on the same day. The first: Number 60 for the man who’s been my daughter’s best friend since they were toddlers.
Despite option to open, North Texas synagogues to remain closed for now
TJP Staff Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton updated guidelines for houses of worship Tuesday, April 21. The guidelines (which can be read in their entirely here),
Columnists
Together we can save lives
I will always remember this week’s Torah portion, Tazria/Metzora, with a certain amount of fondness. Not particularly because of the subject matter, which is ritual impurity and skin afflictions, but
COVID-19 tests ideas of risk and courage
Dear Families,We are certainly living in strange times! Although I have written this column before, the Jewish value that comes to mind for today is courage, in Hebrew “ometz lev.”
Sefiras Haomer/Counting the Omer II
Dear Rabbi,Thank you for answering my question relating to “counting the Omer.” I was fascinated by the point you made at the end of your remarks that one can connect,
Recipes
The Ultimate Stuffed Cabbage Hack
By Chaya Rappoport (The Nosher via JTA) – My mother’s stuffed cabbage is one of my favorite dishes. She makes it with ground beef and rice, and simmers the stuffed
One-Pot Paprika Chicken with Orzo and Olives
By Samantha Ferraro This one-pot paprika chicken is a take on my mom’s memorable paprika chicken recipe. I have very fond memories of cleaning the whole bird and then
Harissa Salmon Nicoise Salad: a spicy treat
By Chaya Rappoport (The Nosher via JTA) — Harissa is a spicy, rich-flavored North African chili paste and it is one of my favorite condiments to use in the
