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Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Sea Salt

Nearly six years ago, my husband (who was then merely a newish boyfriend in my life) took me out for ...

Challah Baked Brie Recipe

It should come as no surprise that challah wrapped around some brie is delicious, decadent and a great party appetizer.

About Jewish & Secular Holidays 101

The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

Tu Bishvat: Tending the Garden of the Self

This year Tu Bishvat begins at sundown on January 24, 2016. May the holiday be a catalyst in bringing your ...

The ISJL at 13: Resolutions

2013 marks the ISJL’s thirteenth year of existence.Our B’nai Mitzvah Year.*We will go through many of the same things any ...

Beep, Turn the Page.    

When I was growing up, I used to listen to records of GI Joe or Sci Fi stories that came ...

Haftarah for Ki Tavo: Summary

Today may be dark, but tomorrow, God's light will shine on His people.

Small But Proud Jewish Communities

I grew up in a fairly small Jewish community. In the ’80s, Austin, Texas was not the cool mecca it ...

Schooling Seculars in Honey and Halakhah

Believe it or not, Israelis need Jewish education.

Why We Fast on Yom Kippur

It’s only a few hours until Rosh Hashanah, and I am well into my predictable freak out about having enough ...

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