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Dallas Doings: Federation, Marcie Friedman, Anshai Torah
Federation supports community observance of Israel Week The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is celebrating 73 years of Israel independence with more than a week of programs and ceremonies for
Building a shmura matzo factory took a village
By Sharon Wisch-Ray I was on the way home from picking up our son Sam, a University of Georgia junior, at the airport, Thursday night when my cellphone rang. I’ll
OT Robin Abels loves helping children succeed
By Deb Silverthorn For Robin Abels, playing at work is the work. The pediatric occupational therapist is in her eighth year of private practice, with most of her students between
Shearith Israel holds Young Family Seder on Zoom
Last year Shearith Israel planned, as they do every year, to hold a Young Family Seder in person. But when the pandemic hit, Rabbi Shira Wallach and Rabbi Adam Roffman
Corrine Tycher
Corinne Feldman Tycher left this world March 18, 2021, surrounded by her adoring children. The heart and soul of her family, she leaves behind a long legacy of love and
A Miraculous Era Built on Relentless Respect
By Josh Yudkin Sitting in the desert, the same desert to which our ancestors went for inspiration, I facilitated a meditation for Birthright participants many times. I shared how the
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Reason to believe
One would do well to wonder why it took the dividing of the sea for the Children of Israel to enter a state of wonderment. Surely the successive plagues visited
Teach empathy by setting the example
Dear Families, One of the most important Jewish Values is empathy, rachamim, and one of the best ways to teach it is by modeling. Rachamim, the Hebrew word, is usually
Sefiras Ha-Omer: counting the ‘Omer’
Dear Rabbi, In our Haggadah which we used for our seder this year, it says “on the second night of Passover, we begin counting the ‘omer.’” Nobody attending our seder
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5 Hanukkah food hacks for easy, delicious dinner
By Lauren Manaker This article originally appeared in Kveller. As the Festival of Lights approaches, you might be frying latkes and making applesauce in your dreams. The food is delicious
The miracle of Hanukkah will go on
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Jewish individuals and families around the world will light the first Hanukkah candle after sundown on Dec. 10, marking the beginning of the eight-day “Festival
Hanukkah foods: not just latkes!
By Tina Wasserman Hanukkah is earlier this year and the Thanksgiving dishes aren’t even dry yet. I know you can order your gifts by mail to those you love but
