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JCRC to host virtual Jewish Day at the State
Jewish community members and organizations from throughout Texas will join for two days of education and advocacy March 23 and 24. The Jewish Communities Day at the State: Virtual Legislative
The themes of the month of Nissan
By Rabbi Dan Lewin This week we began a new month — Nissan. Nissan is the first month in the Jewish calendar. Every month has a unique theme and opportunity
Public health: a pillar of Jewish service
By Joshua Yudkin The locus where Jewish communal work and public health intersect is steeped in rich dialogue and history. Be it chanting the iconic Mi Sheberach prayer (prayer for
Israel eases COVID-19 restrictions
Green passes are ‘a light unto the nations’ As Texas and the rest of America ramp up coronavirus vaccinations, Israel has already reopened most of its economy. The impressive results
A new book to prepare for the Passover holiday
Dear Friends, There is still time to buy a new book and be ready for Passover. No, I am not talking about a new Haggadah although there are so many
Passover matzo, part II
Dear Rabbi Fried, You mentioned in a previous column that the chametz/leavened bread represents haughtiness and inflated ego, so we get it out of our houses and burn it. Once
Columnists
My lifelong relationship with King David
When you were a camper at the JCC, did you sing this? “David, Melech Yisrael, chai, chai, vekayom…” Did you begin religious school around age 5 or 6 and almost
Enrollment — lifting our heads
By Rabbi Seymour RosselParashat Ki Tissa There were no government forms to fill out at Sinai, but in this week’s Torah portion of Ki Tissa, Moses is commanded to take
What’s Jewish about dinosaurs?
Dear Families, When you work with children, there is a part of you that must always be a kid. To tell the truth, no one should eliminate that wonder that
Recipes
Potato kugels for Passover
By Tina Wasserman This Passover you are most likely not cooking for a large group of people but you still need to prepare for whatever format your Seder will take.
Plan your Seder in advance with these dishes
By Tina Wasserman I used to have big Seders. Let all who are hungry come and eat was my mantra. However, as families grew and friends started going to their
Holiday entertaining with a Hanukkah twist
By Tina Wasserman You can choose to spend a lot of money on catalog or specialty store prepared food or you can make your own. The following are a few
