Recent Posts
A Hanukkah gift for learning
Dear Families, Was it just me or did it seem like Black Friday shopping for gifts for the holidays started in October? Many of us have become great online shoppers
Vibrant fall colors elicit joy
Dear Rabbi Fried, I have never seen such stunning fall colors in Dallas as this year! It reminds me of the Northeast, where I grew up and have so much
When smallness is greatness
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Vayishlach The stories and dense verses of the Chumash relate important lessons about fundamental character traits and emotions, both positive qualities we strive to emulate and
Sam Rubin: ‘Gaga’ for Shelton and Eagle Scout tradition
By Deb Silverthorn It was only fitting that Sam Rubin would hold his Eagle Court of Honor at Congregation Anshai Torah (CAT). It was there that he attended services and
Shalom League awards breakfast to feature Eric Nadel
Dec. 18 gathering at Temple Shalom will celebrate 48th softball season By Deb Silverthorn Eric Nadel’s classic “…and that ball is history” made history this season as the Texas Rangers
JCC BookFest closes year Dec. 12
Texas Stadium tribute to feature ‘Hole in the Roof’ By Deb Silverthorn The Dallas JCC’s Margot Pulitzer Rosenberg BookFest enters the college football bowl and playoff season with a touchdown.
Columnists
Jewish meditation
Dear Rabbi Fried, I spent years as a devotee of Transcendental Meditation and was recently challenged by an old friend why I have traveled so distant from our own religion
Jacob’s duplicity and its consequences
By Cantor Sheri AllenParashat Toldot So there we were, sitting at the kitchen table: me and my younger siblings, Mark and Jill. I must’ve been no older than 10, and,
How should you put on your shoes?
Dear Families, Thanksgiving is over (we must keep our gratitude going year-round!) and Hanukkah is late this year although we should get ready. That means there is time to talk
Recipes
3 ways to enjoy an ancient favorite: barley
By Tina Wasserman In the time when the Holy Temple existed in Jerusalem, Jews from all over the land would come to Jerusalem for three major festivals, Pesach, Shavuot, and
Easy-to-make Passover recipes
By Tina Wasserman The following are some recipes that I think you might enjoy and find useful for your Passover or any meal during the holiday. Easy to make, do
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Shannon Sarna I love it when people taste my pareve desserts and say, “Wow — this is pareve!?” It’s the same rule with Passover dishes and desserts. Which is
