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Hostages safe as crisis at Congregation Beth Israel is resolved
By Sharon Wisch-Ray Updated at 9:45 p.m. The hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel is over. At about 9:20 p.m., the TJP learned that the hostages were safe and that
Abbott appoints 5 to commission
Dallasites Jeffrey Beck, Kenny Goldberg named to 1-year terms (JNS) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed five people to the state’s new Holocaust, Genocide and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission. The commission,
Teens perform mitzvah blitz on winter break
By Deb Silverthorn Dallas Jewish teens in the National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) and Jewish Student Union (JSU) organizations gave their gifts of time, energy and care to community
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,
Columnists
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
A new year of doing and learning
Dear Families, As the new year begins, it is time to explore new ways of doing Jewish learning. Experiential learning has always been my go-to as working with children is
Recipes
Labor Day Rosh Hashanah: lessening the labor
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) I know, I know; it’s summer! Must we think of all the cooking now? This year, the holiday starts the evening of Sept. 6 —
More Rosh Hashanah recipes
By Tina Wasserman I created this recipe when I had too much honey cake left over. It’s not too sweet and it is moist and rich. If you choose not
Chilled (or Not) Fresh Tomato Soup
By Ronnie Fein (JTA) — You hear it every year: The High Holidays are either early or late, never on time. This year is an early one — real early.
