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Communing with nature
J’s new Naturescape offers children a way to enjoy the outdoors
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:59 +0000 read more
Around the Town
By Amy Wolff Sorter If you’ve already glanced through this issue of Texas Jewish Post, you’ve likely noticed the emphasis on Tu B’Shevat, and for good reason. Almost from the beginning of our existence as a people, we’re charged with taking care of the environment, and the day that honors trees reminds us of that [...]
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:49 +0000 read more
Prophecy as principle
By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Readers, We continue with our discussion of the 13 principles of Jewish belief. Maimonides writes in his commentary: “The sixth principle concerns prophecy. We must realize that there exist human beings who have such lofty qualities and achieve such great perfection that their souls become prepared to receive pure [...]
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:33 +0000 read more
Thoughts on Tu B’Shevat
By Laura Seymour February 8 — 15 of Shevat — is the wonderful holiday of Tu B’Shevat. Once considered the “birthday of trees” or even the “Jewish Arbor Day,” Tu B’Shevat these days reminds us that it’s important to be stewards of the earth and to protect it. To that end, most of us have [...]
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:29 +0000 read more
Dallas Doings
By Sharon Wisch-Ray It was thrilling to be in the audience last Sunday as the Maccabeats, Yeshiva University’s male a capella group performed at Shearith Israel as part of the Small Waldman Cohen Music series and in cooperation with Yachad of Dallas. What struck me Sunday was the cross section of our vibrant Jewish community [...]
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:08 +0000 read more
Congregation Shaare Tefilla Shaare Tefilla is an OU synagogue with 200 member families. Led by Rabbi Ari Perl, Shaare is known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere, its outst... Read more
Akiba Academy (Infant-8th grade) Located on the new and magnificent Schultz Rosenberg Campus, Akiba offers its students a first-rate academic program of Judaic and general studies, ut... Read more
Community Kollel of Dallas An affiliate of YU/CJF’s Global Kollel Initiative, the Kollel staff’s unique combination of worldliness and Judaic scholarship provide our communi... Read more
Yavneh Academy (9th-12th grade) Founded in 1992, Yavneh Academy of Dallas seeks to provide its students with a superior, dynamic, Judaic and secular education. Yavneh embraces a Tora... Read more
Texas dominates fastest-growing cities list June 22, 2010 - Star-Telegram Texas notched five of the top 10 spots for population growth among cities with over 100,000 people, according to new census estimates for 2009. Fort Worth ranked fifth, adding 23,276 residents. It was a continuation of Cowtown's 33 percent growth spurt since 2000 as the population grew from 543,338 to 727,525. The next-biggest percentage gainer among cities with over 500,000 people was Atlanta, which jumped 29.2 percent to 540,921. Read more
Shoppers spend a little more during holiday season By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer Anne D'innocenzio, Ap Retail Writer Mon Dec 28 NEW YORK – Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer. Read more
A Tentative Sparkle Enlivens Holiday Shopping December 28, 2009 - New York Times The nation’s stores appear to have fared better this holiday shopping season than last year, according to early figures reported on Sunday. Major retailing categories had modest sales increases, while others fell slightly but still showed improvement. Read more
Texas remains fastest-growing state in latest census estimates December 24, 2009 - Dallas Morning News Even the nasty recession couldn't derail Texas' status as the fastest-growing state, according to U.S. census estimates released Wednesday. Texas gained 478,000 people in the 12 months starting July 1, 2008, the Census Bureau said. California had the next-largest growth (378,000), followed by North Carolina (134,000), Georgia (131,000) and Florida (114,000). Read more
D-FW is country's fastest-growing region June 22, 2010 - Dallas Business Journal Of all major markets in the country, Dallas-Fort Worth showed the most growth in recent years, adding 1.3 million people between April 1, 2000 and July 1, 2009, according to a report from the Census Bureau and CNNMoney.com. Read more