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The timeless, holy Wailing Wall
Dear Friends, After having arrived back in Dallas from Israel, I wanted to share with you a feeling about the Kotel, known as the “Wailing Wall.” We stayed near the

Dorothy Cohen lights up 101
By Deb Silverthorn Saturday, May 21, was a happy birthday for Dorothy Cohen: The sun rose; family honored her; and she spent the day grateful for her life. For Cohen,

Mikvah Israel Dallas plans renovation
By Deb Silverthorn If you build it, they will come. In 1994 Mikvah Israel Dallas was organized, envisioning — then building — its mikvah on McShann Road in North Dallas.

Dallas Doings: May 26th, 2022
It’s that time of year again … graduation, and we love to hear from our readers. We get the season rolling with a couple of Top 10 graduates from J.J.
Practice gratitude
Dear Families, Gratitude has become a buzzword, and that can be a good thing or not. We have studies showing how gratitude leads to healthy living and today we are
We need to listen to one another
By Rabbi Michael KushnickParashat Behukotai This week we conclude the Book of Leviticus, the third book of the Torah, with parashat Behukotai. The very first verses of this parasha provide
Columnists
The 3 D’s and the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
By Micha Danzig (Jewish Journal via JNS) So much of what has happened surrounding the death of Shireen Abu Akleh is emblematic of the entire Arab-Israeli conflict. If you have
Land of the free, home of the brave
By Rabbi Stefan WeinbergParashat B’har “Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” (Leviticus 25:10) This vision has served as a rallying call for this great nation during the
Hospitality: rules for host, guest
Dear Families, It is almost summer vacation — a time for families to get away as well as a time for adults of all ages to plan trips and to
Recipes

An important break fast lesson: Let others help
By Tina Wasserman I don’t do Break Fast. I used to but I couldn’t stand thinking about my menu and setup while I was supposed to be praying and I

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