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Wear a mask to defeat COVID-19
This week, I’m thinking aloud about what we’re all experiencing now. I’m solidly in the middle of my 80s, and in all those years have seen and lived through much,
An Evening of Song rescheduled
Chabad of Plano will host Lemmer for virtual concert By Avery CooperPLANO – Celebrating 28 years since its founding, Chabad of Plano will host An Evening of Song at 7:30
The Legacy Midtown Park celebrates a milestone
By Deb SilverthornThe doors are open, the mezuzah hung and the welcoming smiles — masked of course — abound at The Legacy Midtown Park, which experienced a shehechayanu moment with
Examining ‘Grace after Meals’
Efrat, Israel — The biblical source for thanking the Almighty for our worldly gifts is to be found in this week’s portion, Ekev. And if preparation of our meals takes
Jewish calls for reparations for Black Americans
With presidential debates just around the corner, one of the many current issues trailing closely behind the pandemic crisis will most probably be future reparations for African Americans.Given the horrific
Seth Rogen promotes ‘most Jewish movie ever’ while making hateful comments about Israel and Judaism
Last week Seth Rogen, the Hollywood actor and producer, unleashed vile comments about Israel and Judaism while promoting his new film “American Pickle.” The movie is about a Jewish immigrant
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Examining ‘Grace after Meals’
Efrat, Israel — The biblical source for thanking the Almighty for our worldly gifts is to be found in this week’s portion, Ekev. And if preparation of our meals takes
Jewish calls for reparations for Black Americans
With presidential debates just around the corner, one of the many current issues trailing closely behind the pandemic crisis will most probably be future reparations for African Americans.Given the horrific
Witnessing a miracle
Something happened that has never happened to me before. I witnessed a small miracle. I’m a relatively new hospice chaplain. Hospice of course is an approach to caring for individuals
Recipes
Planning a memorable Memorial Day menu
By Tina Wasserman I entertained last night. No, not in the normal way that I often do. No one was allowed in the house, the family of three were at
Hollerin’ for challah: the Shabbat staple revisited
By Tina Wasserman Editor’s Note: The Interactive digital version of “Entree to Judaism for Families” can be downloaded to a digital device for hours of fun exploring pictures of kitchen
Turn your kitchen into a history lesson and a pizzaria
By Tina WassermanOK, the holidays are over but the stay in place order is ongoing. If you have school-age children at home then you are working on math problems and
