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Adat Chaverim dedicates new Plano location
A home to call their own By Sharon Wisch-Ray Reform Congregation Adat Chaverim settled into its new and permanent home Thursday, May 12, when it dedicated its synagogue at 6000
Dear diary: a treasure being translated
By Deb Silverthorn Dr. Siegfried Bruchsaler left behind his family history and heritage in a journal in his native German. It is now being deciphered, by his daughter Carol Alkek,
Dallas Doings: May 19th, 2022
DJCF scholarship reception returns to in-person The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) and its affiliates provide a variety of scholarships to students regardless of age or faith. While the majority
Around the Town: May 19th, 2022
Safety and security training at Beth-El Congregation, Monday, May 23 Beth-El Congregation will host a safety and security training program from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 23. An hors
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
Columnists
Laws of the Land of Israel
Dear Friends, I thought I would share with you a thought I had from the holy city of Tzefat (Safed), sitting with a group of former students from Dallas, now
What have I accomplished today?
When they said goodbye to this earth, most of my female relatives were younger than I am today! Now, I’m well into my personal 80s, which gives me both pause
The heroes in our lives
A very important word (and idea) in Hebrew is “giborim — heroes.” As we prepare for camp, we know that for many children their counselors are heroes — they look
Recipes
Chilled (or Not) Fresh Tomato Soup
By Ronnie Fein (JTA) — You hear it every year: The High Holidays are either early or late, never on time. This year is an early one — real early.
Turte: This sweet treat is like baklava
By Ronnie Fein (JTA) — During the High Holidays, I always make my family’s recipe for a dessert called turte, which is similar to Greek baklava. Rather than walnuts, however,
Braised Short Ribs with Honey and Thyme
By Ronnie Fein (JTA) — Some people think of short ribs as rustic fare. But they are an ideal choice for the High Holidays — and not just because of
