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AJC Dallas commemorates Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, two months after the Civil War ended in Confederate surrender and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, news reached Galveston, Texas — slavery
We Orthodox Jews have been largely complacent
DALLAS (JTA) — Before COVID-19, when my community convened every Shabbat at our synagogue here, two men stood at opposite ends of the property wearing Kevlar vests and holding makeshift
Embracing law, truth and peace
A three-legged stool is the sturdiest, the best way to create stability on uneven surfaces. The same idea can be found in mystical metaphors, where groups of three in Torah
Torah can help rekindle self-esteem
Dear Rabbi Fried,Why are there so many teenagers with low self-esteem today and why do they look for “quick fixes” in other means like drugs, alcohol, etc.? Also, what can
Staying at home allows time to take stock
What have you been doing with your “spare time” during these long weeks that I’ve come to call “house arrest”? Probably a number of things more useful and efficient than
Camp Impact canceled but still making an impression
By Hannah SimonCamp Impact will look different this summer. Due to COVID-19, the camp has adapted to the current reality that it is not safe to bring so many people
Columnists
Illuminating the world 1 small light at a time
This week’s Torah portion is Behaalotcha and it starts with some housekeeping instructions. “The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and say to him, ‘When you mount
The tug of war between good and evil
Dear Rabbi,I have a question, which was assigned to my class by my religious-school teacher to research. Please answer with exact references. He said that it says in the Talmud
D-Day altered by battles of a different kind
Our country was embroiled in battles of another kind as D-Day was recalled last Saturday. June 6, 1944, was the day when more than 160,000 U.S. soldiers — every one
Recipes
Why you should cook chicken soup in the oven
By Rachel Myerson My mom serves matzo ball soup every Friday night (#momgoals), and she’s always made it in the oven. When I left home and found myself without my
Special ways to enjoy apples for the New Year
A sweet way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah By Tina Wasserman Apples and honey. The words are bound together like peanut butter and jelly and are overflowing with memories. Ask Jewish
A Rosh Hashanah recipe from 1 of Israel’s top chefs
By Jessica Halfin Rosh Hashanah menus, while traditional and delicious, can also get a little stale year after year. With Israeli food trending across the globe, now is a perfect
