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Devarim reminds us to look for pandemic’s positive impact
In the lives of many of our children, teens and college students, summer is a time of transformation. Camp, summer jobs, internships, and other activities challenge young people to put
Tattoos in Jewish law
Dear Rabbi,I have a tattoo on my back which I got as a teenager. Now that I am getting more involved in Judaism, I heard that one shouldn’t have tattoos.
The Silent Generation
Extended “house arrest” has provided me with more time to go through old files and find some “goodies” worthy of being passed along. Here’s one I especially appreciate, since I
COVID-19 puts the kibosh on Chabad of Plano’s Gan Israel summer
By Sharon Wisch-Ray Plano — On Monday, July 13, Rivkie and Rabbi Menachem Block made the difficult decision to close Camp Gan Israel, Chabad of Plano’s day camp, two weeks
Jewish Film Festival of Dallas’ show WILL go on
By Deb SilverthornThe curtains will soon rise on the 24th annual Jewish Film Festival of Dallas, with popcorn and drinks coming from the safety of viewers’ homes rather than concession
The Kosher Palate and Palate Grill serve up delectable foods while serving those in need
Meals and mitzvot By Deb SilverthornThe tables are filling with guests and the online shopping carts are full at Kosher Palate, the North Dallas restaurant and grocery owned by Chaim
Columnists
A must read: ‘Hannah’s War’
This pandemic’s emphasis on social distancing has provided me with much opportunity to read. Just plain read! Last week, I recommended one of my “finds” to you: the self-written biography
Every generation has leaders to light the way
As human beings, we have a broad range of abilities and experiences that can be uncovered — whether intelligence, love, awe, compassion, courage or artistic expression. The crown of all
The horrors of slavery: the trade in cadavers
I was getting ready to do some research on my next column, when my wife suggested the topic of “Jewish Scientists.”I immediately thought of my brother, Fred, of blessed memory,
Recipes
Whipping up a Father’s Day fiesta
Cocktails to dessert —and in between, fajitas, Margaritas, pronto! By Tina Wasserman Father’s Day is synonymous with grilling, but Dad doesn’t have to do the cooking that day. He should
Dads and kids: Easy-to-make Mother’s Day recipes
By Tina Wasserman Mother’s Day is upon us and there is no mother alive who wouldn’t prefer a handmade gift from her child to a store-bought one (that’s Dad’s department)
Feeding the soul while keeping the body healthy
By Deborah Fineblum (JNS) Sweet gefilte fish with a dollop of eye-watering horseradish. Fluffy matzo balls floating in golden chicken soup, raisin-dotted matzo kugel, tangy stuffed cabbage, crunchy charoset, mile-high
