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3 ways to enjoy an ancient favorite: barley
By Tina Wasserman In the time when the Holy Temple existed in Jerusalem, Jews from all over the land would come to Jerusalem for three major festivals, Pesach, Shavuot, and
Join SWUSY for Alumni Virtual Gala on May 1
By Deb Silverthorn Belong. Experience. Lead. Create. Impact. Together, these form the basis of United Synagogue Youth, under the umbrella of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, empowering Jewish youth
Bikur Cholim of Dallas cares for community’s ill
By Deb Silverthorn Dallas’ Jewish community is extending its attention to the mitzvah of bikur cholim, visiting the sick, with the founding of Bikur Cholim of Dallas. From literally meeting
Vicky Glikin recounts visit to Poland
‘The need for supplies is overwhelming,’ says Temple Emanu-El cantor By Sharon Wisch-Ray Vicky Glikin, senior cantor of Temple Emanu-El, lent her hands, voice and compassion to Ukrainian refugees in
The modern-day pioneers transforming Israel’s South
By JD Krebs On Wednesday, April 6, Harush joined Jewish National Fund-USA and community members in Dallas for the organization’s 21st Century Pioneers cocktail reception hosted by Jenny and Jon
Dr. Arthur S. Weston
Dr. Arthur S. Weston passed away April 21, 2022, in Dallas. He was born May 27, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. He drove a popsicle truck to get through Harvard University
Columnists
Habima Theatre: Embracing differences in action
In Judaism, we have a blessing for everything which is great because the sages told us to say 100 blessings every day. Isn’t it wonderful to feel gratitude 100 times
Is cosmetic surgery OK?
Dear Rabbi Fried, My mother and I have been having a difference of opinion concerning cosmetic plastic surgery. I have wanted to get a nose job and face-lift for a
Saying ‘L’chayim’ and meaning it
By Rabbi Adam RoffmanParashatAcrei Mot Have you ever thought about why Jews, when they raise a glass of wine in celebration or as part of ritual like kiddush, say “l’chayim,”
Recipes
Special Dessert Items for Hanukkah
By Tina Wasserman Whoever said that decorated cookie constructions have to look like a house with snow on the roof and Christmas trees in the front yard? I originally taught
Gluten-free churros for a tasty Hanukkah treat
By Tannaz Sassooni It started with a question for Jonathan Gold. Hanukkah 2011 was nearing, and a friend sent a query to “Ask Mr. Gold,” the advice column of the
Hearty and portable foods for Sukkot
By Tina Wasserman Well, here is another holiday for us to celebrate in a different fashion this year. It would be hard to have large groups of friends sharing a
