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Musical notes on 2 Jewish composers
Every once in a while, a bit of bright sunlight filters through the pandemic gloom that all of us are experiencing in one way or another. Mine came by sound.
A fitting helper: Opposition creates unity
By Rabbi Be Sternman In Pirkei Avot (5:22), Ben Bag Bag is famous for being quoted: “Turn it (Torah) over and turn it over again, for everything is in it.”
A family group takes to the road
Miles and memories By Deb SilverthornHolly Kuper made this summer one of memories and miles, traveling with her son, Dylan Harris and her niece, Emily Kuper. Twenty-one cities, 4,000 miles
Community supports Sharsheret in Oct. 21 fundraiser
Mixing it up for the Jewish breast cancer organziation By Deb Silverthorn The pandemic doesn’t stop the pink, as October pushes Sharsheret’s commitment to outreach, awareness and assistance for those
BBYO convention goes digital Oct. 16 to 18
Teens to connect online for weekend of learning, prayer and socializing By Deb Silverthorn The North Texas Oklahoma region of BBYO is prepping to pray and play Oct. 16 to
New endowed chair for Ackerman Center
Barnett family’s major gift establishes UTD Center’s 5th chair By Phil RothUniversity of Texas at DallasA major gift to the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at The University of Texas
Columnists
Interesting shofar facts
Dear Families, The month of Elul (which was last month) precedes Rosh Hashanah each year. During that month of reflection as we prepare, we are told to hear the shofar
Yom Kippur: the 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,
2 great losses: Ginsburg and Leynor
What are your thoughts as we enter this strangest of all new years? Mine are full of memories: from the past, and from now, the present, which will quickly enough
Recipes
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
German lemon cake recipe stands the test of time
By Tina Wasserman For most of my professional life, I have made it my mission to keep our culinary heritage alive so it will be a connection to our ancestors
