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The ‘December Dilemma’
Dear Families, Every year at Hanukkah time, we hear the same discussion for families with young children talking about how to deal with the “December Dilemma.” This “problem” is all
Why do blessings switch from 1st to 3rd person?
Dear Zaidy, A friend of mine and I were studying the berachos (blessings) we recite on a mitzvah and were wondering why we start out talking directly to Hashem, and
Texas school board that banned Anne Frank book invited Messianic ׳rabbi’ charged with sexual assault to open meeting with prayer
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) – On Monday, the board of Keller Independent School District in Texas introduced that evening’s prayer leader as “Rabbi Griffin.” A man wearing a suit and
Observant Jew makes uncommon A&M player
Running back Sam Salz proudly wears a kippah on field By Selah Maya ZighelboimChabad.org When college sophomore Sam Salz runs out onto the football field, he does so wearing a
Giving from the heart…of your kitchen!
By Tina Wasserman The turkey leftovers have been consumed, the holiday music is wafting throughout the malls and the invitations for all the festive gatherings have arrived. The reality of
Bring the outdoors in with natural items as decorations
Au Naturale By Chelle CorderoCreators.com For decoration inspiration, look no further than a kaper chart, the Girl Scout version of a chore chart. “One of the meal prep kapers on
Columnists
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
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Feast on these after the Yom Kippur fast
By Tina Wasserman Yom Kippur is approaching and that means you are thinking about fasting and non-fasting. Many years ago, I gave up hosting Break Fast because I hated thinking
What 5 chefs are making this Rosh Hashanah
By Rachel RinglerThis article originally appeared on The Nosher. We asked five noted chefs and food writers what they will serve at home to mark the Jewish New Year, and
7 Rosh Hashanah desserts that aren’t honey cake
By Rachel MyersonThis article originally appeared on The Nosher. We’ve probably all tried various versions of lekach, or honey cake, over the years. While this iconic Rosh Hashanah treat has
