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Oct 1, 2023

A Note from the Chief Impact Officer in October

by Rabbi Mordechai Harris • Chief Impact Officer

During the Jewish holidays there is an emphasis on the value of inviting guests, in particular those in need, to join us for the holiday meals.1 On Sukkot, we appear to take this idea of spending time with others beyond our family considerably further.  

The Talmud teaches2 that it is n…

Oct 1, 2023

JFGD Rated a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator

by Igor Alterman • President & CEO

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is proud to announce its unwavering commitment to financial stability, accountability, and transparency. We are thrilled to share that we have achieved a prestigious four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation's largest independent charity eva…

Sep 29, 2023

Top 10 Jewish Dallas Moments in 5783

Another year in the books. Jewish Dallas is bigger and better because of a year of progress, from increasing security funds for Jewish organizations to celebrating 75 years of Israeli independence. Here, you can rewind and review the top ten milestones from 5783.

 

 

Neighborhood Pat…

Sep 1, 2023

BBYO: Ethiopian-Israeli Teens Participate in BBYO Passport Trip

by BBYO, The Shofar • Ethiopian National Project Interns

Avital, Salem, and Lipaz are three student participants actively involved in the Ethiopian National Project (ENP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating the successful integration of Ethiopian-Israelis into Israeli society. ENP's mission focuses on education empowerment, risk…

Sep 1, 2023

A Note from the Chief Impact Officer in September

HaYom Harat Olam - On this day, the world came into being.

While we chant these words as part of our High Holiday liturgy, Rosh Hashanah does not actually commemorate the first day of creation. Rather, as we learn in the Midrash (Vayikra Rabba 29:1,) it is the anniversary of the sixth day o…