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Find your joy
Dear Families, Elul is almost over and it is almost Rosh Hashanah. Hopefully we have used our month of reflection to really look at ourselves and prepare for the heavy
New column will focus on mental health
By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg My name is Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. This is a question-and-answer forum for those readers who have wanted to ask questions of a psychiatrist, and you now
Tarrant County Community Safety/Security Day Sunday 9/18
The Tarrant County Jewish Community will gather for important Safety/Security events in preparation for the High Holy Days. During the day, timely and critical SCN (Secure Community Network) security training
Obituaries: September 15th, 2022
Frances Coleman On Sept. 1, 2022, Frances Silvergold Coleman passed away peacefully, five days before her 98th birthday, with the love of her family surrounding her. Frances was born in
What 5 chefs are making this Rosh Hashanah
By Rachel RinglerThis article originally appeared on The Nosher. We asked five noted chefs and food writers what they will serve at home to mark the Jewish New Year, and
7 Rosh Hashanah desserts that aren’t honey cake
By Rachel MyersonThis article originally appeared on The Nosher. We’ve probably all tried various versions of lekach, or honey cake, over the years. While this iconic Rosh Hashanah treat has
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Reflections on Elul, and some questions
Dear Families, In “researching” (is that the same as Googling?) Elul, I have learned lots of new things and have found many helpful ways to make the reflection over this
Why do we blow the shofar during Elul?
Rabbi Fried, I was invited to a bris at an orthodox synagogue this past week and they blew the shofar at the end of services. When I asked someone why
See the inherent value in yourself and in others
By Laura Seymour Please forgive me for sharing this “joke” from the internet: A father said to his daughter, “You have graduated with honors. Here is a car that I
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The miracle of Hanukkah, in more ways than one
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is the eight-day celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. We light each menorah candle to remember
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
