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Community support continues for those affected by winter storm
Updated at 1 p.m. Friday, to reflect new times and locations for kosher meal distribution. TJP Staff With many still without power and water, the area Jewish community continues to

Happy birthday to you, 102
Bronia Weiner’s big day approaches By Deb Silverthorn Bronia Weiner’s smile and the glimmer in her eyes is brighter than all 102 candles appropriate for the cake for her upcoming

Jori Epstein, Max Glauben write book of hope
Witnesses to history By Deb Silverthorn Max Glauben and Jori Epstein have nearly 120 years of life, and together the two have written the book on living to the fullest.

Dallas Jewish Community warming up by helping one another
By Deb Silverthorn In the midst of record low sub-freezing temperatures this week and 5-inches of snow in some areas, hearts have warmed to help. Throughout the area, members of

Sisters make aliyah to Israel after gap years
Finding their best selves By Deb Silverthorn Sheina, 29, and Cara, 27, Tolmas grew up in the halls of Akiba Academy and Congregation Tiferet Israel, with Jewish tradition steeped in

JFS’ volunteer event will thank many Feb 28
By Deb Silverthorn Jewish Family Service of Dallas will celebrate the time served and the generous hearts at its Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.
Columnists
The ups and downs of downsizing
Please excuse me if you see wet spots on today’s column; I am truly afraid my tears are of such strength that they can transcend all realistic barriers and carry
Tribute: When a tzaddik came to Dallas
By Rabbi David M. Glickman I first discovered the writing of Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, who passed away this week at age 90, as a beginning rabbinical student. His spiritual
Intellect must include faith, holiness
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Yitro This week’s portion, Yitro, is the 17th portion (numerically equivalent to the word “good”). The main event is the giving of the Torah, which reaches
Recipes

Classic holiday for this year’s different Rosh Hashanah
By Tina WassermanPassover might have the four questions that are open for discussion but this Rosh Hashanah has only one, and it is rhetorical: Why is this year different from

Perfectly spiced, quick to make and oh-so-juicy
Shwarma chicken kebabs By Chaya RappoportThis recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. If you think chicken kebabs sound boring, I don’t blame you. Usually they are. And dry. But not

In honor of our 50th: Richard’s faves
By Tina WassermanThis column is a personal one, but it will still have recipes that you can enjoy throughout the year. Many years ago, I met a guy the day