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5 Hanukkah food hacks for easy, delicious dinner
By Lauren Manaker This article originally appeared in Kveller. As the Festival of Lights approaches, you might be frying latkes and making applesauce in your dreams. The food is delicious
The miracle of Hanukkah will go on
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Jewish individuals and families around the world will light the first Hanukkah candle after sundown on Dec. 10, marking the beginning of the eight-day “Festival
Artist elevates the table with custom designs
Resonating with resin By Deb Silverthorn Artist Nicole (Nikki) Friedman has taken her work in a new direction, and her colorful resin creations have found their way into special celebrations
Quenching thirst for mitzvot and leadership
Lemon Aide Society By Deb Silverthorn The newly formed Lemon Aide Society has provided a sweet spot for girls in Dallas and Miami to learn leadership skills, build community and
JCRC connects Jewish, non-Jewish emerging leaders
On Nov. 18, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas’ Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) hosted a virtual program for more than 40 Jewish and non-Jewish emerging leaders in the Dallas
Tarrant County Hanukkah celebrations
By Hannah Simon Hanukkah celebrations in Tarrant County will look different this year. Due to COVID-19, Tarrant County synagogues and Chabads have to be creative with their celebrations. Congregation Ahavath
Columnists
Focus on what you have rather than what is missing
By Rabbi Ben Sternman I’ve always loved the way this week’s Torah portion, Vayeitzei, begins. As Jacob flees his brother’s wrath, he stops for the night in an unnamed place
Spiritual lessons for us and our children
Dear Families, Often when I teach adult Jewish education classes, people will say, “I’m not religious but I am spiritual.” At first, as we talk more, it really means, “I’m
Risky surgery: to undergo or not?
Dear Rabbi Fried, My uncle, who is 72, was in excellent health until recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The doctors feel that with his condition, he only
Recipes
German lemon cake recipe stands the test of time
By Tina Wasserman For most of my professional life, I have made it my mission to keep our culinary heritage alive so it will be a connection to our ancestors
Making the best use of end-of-summer produce
By Tina Wasserman I’m on vacation. Don’t hate me, but last night the temperature went down to 56 degrees and with the windows open, I was cold. I think I
Whipping up a Father’s Day fiesta
Cocktails to dessert —and in between, fajitas, Margaritas, pronto! By Tina Wasserman Father’s Day is synonymous with grilling, but Dad doesn’t have to do the cooking that day. He should
