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Commanding Sergeant Sammy Zoller: welcomed home
Native son and IDF officer visits home By Deb Silverthorn Sam Bam Zoller, now Commanding Sergeant Sammy Zoller of the Israel Defense Forces, returned to his native Dallas and has
Friendship Circle to host Deli Pop-Up June 28
Order by Sunday for mitzvahs and munchies By Deb Silverthorn Order a delicious sandwich and help children through Dallas’ Friendship Circle Deli Pop-Up! The nonprofit organization will be building kosher
Gay Jews shouldn’t have to choose, pride or Zionism
By Ethan Felson (JTA) — To everything there is a season. June is Pride season, one where LGBTQ people proudly refuse to choose between our identities and our demand for
The prophet Balaam
By Rabbi Seymour RosselParashat Balak What makes a prophet? Amos tells us in eloquent poetry: “Indeed, my Sovereign God does nothing / without first revealing God’s purpose / to God’s
New Israeli coalition points way toward change
By Josh Yudkin While the Jewish world is reeling from the almost deafening debate about what Zionism means, its distilled essence is twofold: building a safe and thriving Jewish home
Raisi’s election in Iran marks anti-Israel regime
Last Friday, June 18, less than 50% of Iran’s eligible voters elected Ebrahim Raisi, 60, the country’s hardline judiciary chief, to be its eighth president since the Iranian Revolution of
Columnists
Saints, tzadikim and prayer
Hi Rabbi Fried, Can you please explain the difference between the Christian concept of praying to saints and our concept of praying at the graves of our righteous tzadikim? Thanks,
Stories and memories in perpetuity
I had my first experience with senior living many years ago, as a young woman, very new to Chicago. I had been teaching Sunday school for years at synagogues in
After fractious election, Dallas Jewish community needs healing
By Joel Schwitzer This past Saturday night, as members of the Dallas Jewish community observed Havdalah, the results of the fractious and contentious election for Dallas City Council District 11
Recipes
Plan your Seder in advance with these dishes
By Tina Wasserman I used to have big Seders. Let all who are hungry come and eat was my mantra. However, as families grew and friends started going to their
Holiday entertaining with a Hanukkah twist
By Tina Wasserman You can choose to spend a lot of money on catalog or specialty store prepared food or you can make your own. The following are a few
Caring for the sick, homebound with nourishing food
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) December is a busy month filled with joy and celebration. But every year, it brings sad news, too. Someone may be sick, homebound or otherwise
