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30 years of learning and growth for DATA
By Deb Silverthorn As the Dallas Area Torah Association (DATA) turns 30 this year, its rabbis and leadership celebrate thousands of students, hundreds of programs and, most importantly, the third
Dallas Jewish Film Festival returns Jan. 22
By Deb Silverthorn The 25th Annual Jewish Film Festival of Dallas, hosted by the Aaron Family JCC and Comerica Bank, will screen 10 films this year between Jan. 22 and
Between the sea and the mountain
By Rabbi Ben SternmanParashat Beshallach With parashat Beshallach, the Exodus story reaches its apparent climax: The sea parts, the Israelites march through, the Egyptians are drowned. The children of Israel,
Tu B’Shevat: Take care of the world
Winter is always unique in Texas and Tu B’Shevat is early this year (almost time for two Adars so we can catch up). We may be able to be outside
The NACH Yomi celebration
Dear Rabbi Fried, I’ve been seeing flyers and advertisements for NACH Yomi studies and an upcoming NACH Yomi celebration, and I’m confused what that means. Is that the same as
Truths and realities
Hopes and dreams aren’t always realities; neither are realities always present in hopes and dreams. I’ve found out both are truly truths since moving here to our community’s Legacy Midtown
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Truths and realities
Hopes and dreams aren’t always realities; neither are realities always present in hopes and dreams. I’ve found out both are truly truths since moving here to our community’s Legacy Midtown
Journeying through the path of feeling misunderstood
There is this line in the Counting Crows song, “Round Here,” that resonates deep within me. The secular song can take me to a place of reflection and exploration as
Strength without venom
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Bo The focus of the Torah readings these past two weeks is the infamous 10 plagues, which reach a peak in this portion. They are the
Recipes
Tapas-oriented Hanukkah: latkes, wings and doughnuts
By Paula Shoyer (JNS) Paula Shoyer’s “Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook” was a near-instant success. It offers 46 kosher-for-Passover recipes that can be used for other holidays as well, from soups
The miracle of Hanukkah, in more ways than one
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is the eight-day celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. We light each menorah candle to remember
Special Dessert Items for Hanukkah
By Tina Wasserman Whoever said that decorated cookie constructions have to look like a house with snow on the roof and Christmas trees in the front yard? I originally taught
