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Jerome ‘Jerry’ Kasten
Jerome (“Jerry”) Kasten passed away peacefully Feb. 17, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Deanna; three children: Jennifer Cohen, Ruth Joseph and Andrew Kasten; and
Ethel Agatstein Gruen
Beloved and respected wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and heart of her family, Ethel Agatstein Gruen, 100, died at home on Feb. 17, 2021, of natural causes with family
Courage: doing right when it’s hard
Dear Families, We are certainly living in strange times — and it seems like it is just one thing after another!! The winter storm and the challenges we have all
Queen Esther is the dawn
By Rabbi Dan LewinPurim Purim, in a nutshell, tells a story of opposites — light and darkness, concealment and revelation. The Talmud says, “To what is Esther compared? To the
Winters here and there
I don’t suspect that my own experiences during our recent weather difficulties were much different from anyone else’s. I do think, however, that I suffered at least a bit less
Akiba Yavneh Ma’alot targets inclusivity
Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas is no stranger to providing a stellar general education program paired with a strong Judaic foundation in a thriving day school environment. The 2019-2020 additions
Columnists
The Torah of reproductive justice
By Rabbi Shira WallachParashat Mishpatim Many would argue that there is no greater mitzvah than peru urevu, the very first law given to us in our Torah, to be fruitful
Jewish sports values
Dear Families, The football season has come to an end but there are always more sports even though this year, games look a little different. As I continue to read
Nature’s beauty and G-d’s wisdom
Dear Rabbi, Is there a Jewish view of Nature? I am an avid hiker and bird watcher, and Nature is an important part of my life, and I feel very
Recipes
5 Hanukkah food hacks for easy, delicious dinner
By Lauren Manaker This article originally appeared in Kveller. As the Festival of Lights approaches, you might be frying latkes and making applesauce in your dreams. The food is delicious
The miracle of Hanukkah will go on
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Jewish individuals and families around the world will light the first Hanukkah candle after sundown on Dec. 10, marking the beginning of the eight-day “Festival
Hanukkah foods: not just latkes!
By Tina Wasserman Hanukkah is earlier this year and the Thanksgiving dishes aren’t even dry yet. I know you can order your gifts by mail to those you love but
