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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
As Israel begins new regime, remember Herzl’s dream
As events move forward in Israel toward the likely formation of a new coalition government headed by Naftali Bennett, a former settler leader and stalwart for religious nationalists, and Yair
Dispute and its motivations
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Korach One of the relevant questions these days is, can you be friends with someone and nourish the personal relationship although you strongly disagree with their
Judaism and vegetarianism
Dear Rabbi Fried, I am considering becoming a vegetarian for a number of reasons, have given it a lot of thought and discussion with my friends. It would be a
Settling in after a happy move
Report: I’ve moved successfully into our community’s newest senior facility: The Legacy Midpark! On my first day here, I made some new friends and re-met many old ones. There’s nothing
David Harold Goldstein
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of David Harold Goldstein on May 12, 2021. He was born June 1, 1942, to Minnie and Isaac (Rocky) Goldstein.
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Settling in after a happy move
Report: I’ve moved successfully into our community’s newest senior facility: The Legacy Midpark! On my first day here, I made some new friends and re-met many old ones. There’s nothing
Standing up for the land
By Rabbi Ari SunshineParashat Shelach Lecha It can be tough to take what may seem like an unpopular position against very loud voices trying to shout you down. In this
Why is the Jewish Sabbath on Saturday?
Dear Families, “The Jewish Book of Why” by Alfred Kolach is a must for everyone’s bookshelf. However, although I hate to say it, when you have a question there are
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Passover tips and tidbits
By Tina Wasserman The holiday of Passover evokes many memories. These memories help make or break the continuity of the tradition. I remember the smells of the chicken soup wafting
Passover food in Mexico is a mashup of cultures
From matzo tortillas to spicy gefilte fish By Sybil Sanchez PACHUCA, Mexico (JTA) — Like other Jews around the world, Alegra Smeke turns to traditional foods during Passover. For her
Masa Tiganitas: Sephardi matzo brei — but better
By Rachel Ringler (The Nosher) — Leave it to Sephardic Jews to make even a pedestrian dish — the ubiquitous matzo brei, a mashup of fried matzo and egg —
