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Sunnyland: furnishings by family
By Deb Silverthorn Sunnyland Outdoor Living’s Klausner and Schweig families have had “what you’re looking for” for 52 years. On Nov. 2, Sunnyland was named one of the 2022 Dallas
Sheila Brown: essence of tikkun olam
By Hal Babitch I want to share what tikkun olam looks like. That tenet of our people is personified by my wife, Sheila Brown. Sheila exemplifies the meaning of tikkun
Toba Reifer named Temple Shalom 2023 Woman of Valor
Temple Shalom Sisterhood’s annual Membership Dinner was held Oct. 11. After a delicious buffet dinner by Catering by Larry, Helena Banks, development director for Bonton Farms, shared the continued transformation
ADL acquires Jewish investment watchdog JLens
Aim is to fight threats to Israel on Wall Street By Asaf Elia-Shalev (JTA) — The Anti-Defamation League is bolstering its advocacy on Wall Street by absorbing JLens, an organization
Sarah’s legacy
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Chayei Sarah The focus in the Torah readings of the past few weeks has been the lives of our forefather Abraham and his wife Sarah, the
Jewish values: how to live our lives
Dear Families, Hopefully you are reading this as you prepare for Thanksgiving and getting ready to be surrounded by family and friends (in person or on Zoom). It is the
Columnists
The dove and the olive leaf
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Noah The stories in the beginning of the first book of Bereisheet (Genesis) are among the most famous and fascinating. And sometimes, because they have become
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
Recipes
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
Labor Day Rosh Hashanah: lessening the labor
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) I know, I know; it’s summer! Must we think of all the cooking now? This year, the holiday starts the evening of Sept. 6 —
More Rosh Hashanah recipes
By Tina Wasserman I created this recipe when I had too much honey cake left over. It’s not too sweet and it is moist and rich. If you choose not
