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Laughter, love and family through 65 years
Nancy and Ronnie Horowitz By Deb Silverthorn Nancy and Ronnie Horowitz have spent most of their lives co-starring in a story of commitment, care and connecting, and the happily-ever-after tale
Ruth Litwin’s art is a light in the community
By Deb Silverthorn Artist Ruth Litwin has brought the phrase v’yehe or, “let there be light,” to many places in the Dallas Jewish community. For example, a ner tamid, eternal
IDF soldiers benefit from Browns’ interest in their well-being
Submitted Story A Dallas family is continuing to show their commitment toward investing in Israel’s future leaders — the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). When Kathi Ravkind Sebastian
A little less talk and a little more action in 5782
Pirkei Avot 4:10 teaches the words of Rabbi Meir: “Engage but little in business, and busy yourself with the Torah. Be of humble spirit before all men. If you have
Listening versus hearing: Look to the future
By Rabbi Brian ZimmermanParashat Ha’azinu The Torah portion Ha’azinu, which is read in congregations this upcoming Shabbat, begins the final discourse but is really a song from Moses to the
Let’s honor our teachers and pay them fairly
With the passage of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the new year of 5782 is upon us. It is a good time to consider carefully the vital role of teachers
Columnists
Grace and gratitude
Dear Families, We have just concluded the High Holidays, during which we ate wonderful meals on Rosh Hashanah and didn’t eat on Yom Kippur, and now we enter the holiday
Yom Kippur: meaning of its name
Dear Rabbi, What is the literal meaning of “Yom Kippur”? Somehow, the name “Day of Atonement” never connected with me; is that correct or is there some other meaning? Thanks,
Memories of the High Holidays
What do you remember from your childhood High Holidays (“Holy Days”?) experiences? My memories are vivid: sometimes happy — sometimes funny — sometimes…well, I’ll let you decide… My mother always
Recipes
Braised Short Ribs with Honey and Thyme
By Ronnie Fein (JTA) — Some people think of short ribs as rustic fare. But they are an ideal choice for the High Holidays — and not just because of
Refreshing cocktails for a spirited Tu B’Av
By Tina Wasserman Tu B’Av is celebrated, especially in Israel, on the eve of the full moon. In many cultures the full moon represents love, romance and fertility. Although there
Backyard barbecue at home with the fire pit
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) This year, Lag B’Omer will perhaps be more joyful than ever before. As we head into late spring, along with bursts of sunshine and increasing
