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USPS celebrates Hanukkah with ‘forever’ stamp
Jeanette Kuvin Oren calls it the ‘culmination of a lifelong dream’ By Howard Blas (JNS) American Judaica artist Jeanette Kuvin Oren is well-known for her work in many media. She
Gifters of life
DKMS honors the Sternblitz Family By Deb Silverthorn “Sternblitz” means star explosion, and how appropriately David, Susan, Jordan and Hallie Sternblitz are named. They are a family who has lit
Authors will weave dialogue at CSI Nov. 17
‘The Thread Collectors’ By Deb Silverthorn The authors of “The Thread Collectors,” Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman, will be featured in conversation with former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller at
AJC Dallas hosts 1st Diplomatic Marathon
By Hannah Simon The American Jewish Committee of Dallas (AJC Dallas) hosted its first Diplomatic Marathon at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Prism Center in North Dallas. The
US Jewish leaders respond to Israeli elections
Most say they’ll work with the next government By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) While the next Israeli government has not been formed yet, opinions on the subject among American Jewry largely
Aggie Hillel celebrates milestones
Texas A&M adds minor in Judaic studies Submitted Report Former and current Aggies gathered in College Station Oct. 21-23, to celebrate the past, present and future of Hillel at Texas
Columnists
The Hurva Synagogue of the Old City of Jerusalem
Dear Friends, I pen these words from Jerusalem on the eve of Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the month of Cheshvan, with great excitement. This is because I hope
What is off label prescribing?
By Alan Koenigsberg M.D. Patients have asked me to explain what is “off label prescribing.” Is it legal, is it safe, why do we do it and so on.Here is
What do we do about Halloween?
Dear Friends, The beginning of the year is filled with so many wonderful beginnings. For Jewish schools and organizations, we have all the holidays that come one upon the other
Recipes
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
Hearty and portable foods for Sukkot
By Tina Wasserman Well, here is another holiday for us to celebrate in a different fashion this year. It would be hard to have large groups of friends sharing a
An important break fast lesson: Let others help
By Tina Wasserman I don’t do Break Fast. I used to but I couldn’t stand thinking about my menu and setup while I was supposed to be praying and I
