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In Appreciation: Rabbi Kenneth D. Roseman • May 10, 1939-April 26, 2020
Rabbi Kenneth D. Roseman leaves a legacy of love and learning By Deb Silverthorn Rabbi Kenneth David Roseman, the beloved rabbi emeritus of Temple Shalom, died in Corpus Christi April
Hollerin’ for challah: the Shabbat staple revisited
By Tina Wasserman Editor’s Note: The Interactive digital version of “Entree to Judaism for Families” can be downloaded to a digital device for hours of fun exploring pictures of kitchen
Parade celebrates 75 years of freedom for Max Glauben
Devotees, students drive by with love and honor By Deb Silverthorn Horns blaring and smiles brimming, Max Glauben commemorated 75 years of liberation standing in front of his North Dallas
Jenkins updates Jewish community leaders
JCRC hosts townhall By James RussellSpecial to the TJP Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins updated local Jewish community leaders from synagogues, social service agencies and other groups about the county,
Long-term planning necessary for national success
One of the things Americans come to notice upon socializing with Israelis is that there’s a cultural gap in the way we plan things. Whereas generally Americans plan trips and
A competitive spirit can reap spiritual rewards
Torah comes from the same Hebrew word as “instruction.” Each commandment (and verse) in the Torah has its simple directive — to know what to do — along with its
Columnists
Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day
Dear Friends, During this period, beginning with Holocaust Remembrance Day last week, this week Remembrance Day for the valiant fallen soldiers in the IDF and victims of terror in Israel,
2 key birthdays for me and the Jewish people
This coming Sunday, I’ll mark two very special birthdays on the same day. The first: Number 60 for the man who’s been my daughter’s best friend since they were toddlers.
Newspapers have your back
We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America’s communities is local.First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to addresses just down the street
Recipes
A delicious way to delete your leavening
By Tina Wasserman The shelves in the supermarket have been moved around. The shamrocks from St. Patrick’s Day are gone, and bunnies abound. But this time the bunnies are not
Tu B’Shevat is nearing, and almonds are budding
By Tina Wasserman The temperature was frigid last week, and today it is sunny and in the high 60s. On view from my kitchen window is a large patch of
Keeping the Shabbat roast chicken tradition alive
By Ronnie Fein There’s no rule that says Jews are required to eat chicken on Shabbat — that is, no rule was ever handed down from a rabbi or written
