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David Katz keeps Yiddish alive

Dud khts haltn eydish lebn By Deb Silverthorn Shule iz in sesye (school is in session), and lerer (teacher) David Katz is providing Yiddish classes and conversation in the language

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The priceless spice

By Rabbi Matt RuttaParashat Vayakhel-Pekudei As y’all enjoy the Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-off this weekend, please note that there is one spice that is missing, but you won’t find it

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The Jewish value of community

Dear Families, There is a very important Jewish value: kehillah — community! This important concept starts with the name of the Jewish people: “am Yisrael — the people of Israel.”

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Kedusha (holiness)

Dear Rabbi, What is the Jewish meaning of “holiness”? D.M. Dear D., Let’s look at your question through the lens of a tradition in the teaching of children. There is

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Recipes

Recipes

Hats and poppyseeds: Purim recipes

By Tina Wasserman By now I hope you have used my hamantaschen recipes, along with your favorite ones, to create those holiday treats that are ubiquitous in shaloch manos baskets

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Recipes

Valentine dinner

By Tina Wasserman Everything pink and red and white is displayed in stores right now. Don’t you sometimes get the feeling that the “holiday” season now extends from October to

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