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Keeping the Faith founder of his own real estate property tax base of all the Council investment firm, Burk said his districts in Dallas,” Burk said. “We The famous passage from business and finance experience have the worst streets, and we Jeremiah 29:7 is often described as a will help him guide Dallas through deserve to have the best streets.” call to action for civic engagement: the difficult times the city has Burk and his three children “Seek the welfare of the city...for in experienced due to COVID-19. celebrated their b’nai mitzvah its prosperity you shall prosper.” “I’ve been investing in the at Temple Emanu-El. His father With Judaism’s emphasis on community for the past 35 recently celebrated his second bar taking care of the community and years,” Burk said. “I’m the only mitzvah there at age 83. making the world a better place, [candidate] with 35 years of “Being a member of the Jewish the six Jewish hopefuls all point to finance and business background, community has been woven their faith as a guiding principle in and Dallas is a 4-billion-dollar-a- into the fabric of our lives for decision-making. District 13. year business... We need business generations,” Burk said. “For me, during her first term in office was The fourth-generation Texan and finance on this Council now one of the most powerful principles “helping move the city forward Dallas City Council and lifelong resident of the district more than ever.” of Judaism is an appreciation for through very challenging times,” said he’s running for Council If elected, Burk, who is both the gifts and sacrifices of especially problems arising from Leland Burk because he has a “heart for the endorsed by the Dallas Police past generations, as well as our the COVID-19 pandemic. Her community” and wants to serve its Association and Dallas Firefighters responsibility to future generations greatest accomplishment in District Dallas businessman Leland residents. Association, said his highest of Jews. Being Jewish also comes 12 was securing a second fulltime Burk is seeking election to the As the co-founder of First priority would be public safety. with a special sensitivity to ambulance, which has reduced Dallas City Council representing Independent National Bank and Dallas ended 2020 with its persecution and dehumanization emergency response times, she highest murder rate in 15 years, of vulnerable people, and I will said. Observing Covid-19 Best Practices a statistic Burk hopes to combat fight discrimination wherever I see “I dig into the briefings and the through many strategies, including it as a member of the Dallas City proposed programs and contracts Rug Mart | SmithCo Flooring community-based and crime Council.” and I ask the questions that help Full Service Commercial & Residential Flooring Company prevention initiatives. In addition Burk is running against four first- shape better policy, to form more to reducing the crime rate, Burk time Council candidates: Da’On effective programs and to spend Hardwood • Carpet • Tile • Stone • Vinyl • Installation said he wants to increase public Boulanger-Chatman, Ryan Moore, our taxpayer dollars more wisely,” safety funding and hire more Mac Smith and Gay Donnell Willis. Mendelsohn said. Mention this ad and we will make a $100 donation to the Jewish police officers. —Nicole Hawkins Mendelsohn said she is also organization of your choice* for all projects of $1,000 or more. “I am a firm believer that all of “very proud of [her] work and our opportunity and prosperity in Cara Mendelsohn leadership in expanding homeless Call today to schedule your Dallas begins and ends with public services and sheltering in Dallas, FREE CONSULTATION safety,” Burk said. Cara Mendelsohn is seeking especially as our homeless Burk was appointed by reelection for a second consecutive population is rising locally and Joe Kboudi 972-243-0973 current Council Member Jennifer term to the Dallas City Council across the nation.” 14073 Proton Rd. Staubach Gates to serve on the representing District 12 in Far Mendelsohn previously worked Northwest Highway and Preston North Dallas. in the nonprofit sector, including “You can stand on our reputation” Road Area Plan Advisory Task Mendelsohn, who was first as director of The Samaritan *Upon project completion and payment. Force and as a commissioner on elected to office in 2019, says she is Inn homeless shelter, executive the Arts and Culture Advisory running for a second term for the director of Rebuilding Together Commission of the City of Dallas. same reason she ran initially — to North Texas and chair of the Collin He also plans to push for repairs to represent her district while serving County Homeless Coalition. This the city’s streets and other aspects the entire city of Dallas. work prepared her for serving of infrastructure. Mendelsohn said her biggest constituents, she said. “District 13 has the highest contribution to the city of Dallas Leon Jacobson, a Dallas resident, business owner and campaign volunteer, first met Mendelsohn Rosemarie’s Cleaning Service when he was looking for nonprofits to support. Mendelsohn put Jacobson in contact with the CEO of Austin Street Center, one of Dallas’s • Angie’s List rated “A” overall largest homeless shelters, Jacobson • Earth-Friendly Products donated 10% of the profits from his apparel company, GuudWEAR, to • Excellent References, 15 Years Experience the shelter. (benefitting area Veterans & their families) Jacobson described Mendelsohn Rosemarie Schaefer, Owner/Operator 214-597-3732 as nonpartisan in her mindset. “She really just cares about helping people all over the city and Tina Davidoff doesn’t put politics in the way of Realtor, GRI that,” Jacobson said. Mendelsohn said her Jewish Thursday & Friday, faith has played a role in her April 29 & 30, 8am-5pm (469) 751-2678 work as a council member. 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These values are also present in Texas at Arlington. involved at the community level. social challenges that could occur. supporting CityLab High School, her campaign platform, which is Running for council may not She wants to also focus on Five years ago as part of an agreement one of the schools in the DISD’s focused on “ethics, leadership and have been on her agenda in high creating strong ties with city staff with the Rockefeller Foundation, Choice program. accountability.” school, but is the culmination of her and the community, as well as Theresa O’Donnell was named Chief During the 2020 elections, many Mendelsohn, who grew up in professional life, one she described as among Council members. “We Resilience Officer. That role is now candidates did not block-walk and District 12, said she has a long dedicated to community building. worked hard on Planning to create held by Genesis D. Gavino. instead relied on digital and other history of service in the district To digest all the issues facing a collegial culture. That’s what I Schultz stresses the need to focus forms of campaigning allowing for and is thankful for the widespread the Northern Dallas district, she’s want to bring to Council,” she said. on resilience now, in light of the social distancing. Schultz has chosen support she has received in her reached out to neighborhood “I loved Planning, even when it was ongoing pandemic and February to block-walk while wearing a mask. reelection campaign. associations about their needs. contentious.” winter storm that nearly knocked But she misses one part of the usual Mendelsohn is running against “Our district has incredible She stressed the need out the state’s energy grid. campaign: group events. first-time City Council candidate leadership and I want to build on for collaboration and open Another goal is to strengthen “The hardest part is there are Elva Curl. Curl previously served that,” she said. communication at City Hall, connections between the city no gatherings,” she said. But she’s in the Dallas City Manager’s She also wants residents to which has experienced its share of and school district. They may adjusted and has been able to do office, the Department of Aviation become more involved. One goal infighting between elected officials be structurally different silos, as some community work, such as a and the Department of Public is to develop a district leadership and staff, as well as between Council required by state law, but “there’s COVID-19 vaccine drive for seniors Works. development program similar to one members. “I talked then and still nothing saying we can’t collaborate.” and those in affordable housing. —Nicole Hawkins at the Jewish Federation of Greater do now about the importance That’s how she got involved “Everything I do is about building Dallas. of communication as well as with the Dallas ISD CityLab High “It would train leaders to get collaborating with the city manager School Foundation, the nonprofit see CANDIDATES, p.18 involved with the city as well as and staff. We need to work with the their nonprofits, schools and their officials who manage the city.” communities. They’d work with The city has increased its focus Jewish War Veterans of the USA existing leaders to understand how on “resilience” for the past decade, these organizations build,” she said. an emerging movement focused on A Jewish voice for Veterans; a Veteran’s There are endless ways to get preparing for economic, natural and voice for Jews since 1896 We are committed to upholding America’s democratic traditions and fi ghting prejudice, injustice, Jaynie Schultz and discrimination of all kinds Jaynie Schultz, a longtime Dallas resident, chairs the city’s Urban Veterans, regardless of wartime service, Design Advisory Committee and is and all who believe in our core mission president of the Dallas ISD CityLab S  A. G and values are welcome High School Foundation. She was a Dallas City Planning Commissioner M P / P The Department of TALO for six years. She was president of (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana & Oklahoma) the Hillcrest Forest Neighborhood Association Board and Texas Dr. Harvey J. Bloom Post 256, Dallas Women’s Foundation, among others. 13101 Preston Road t: 214-276-0808 Martin Hochster Memorial Post 755, Ft. Worth In the Jewish community, Suite 400 f: 214-276-0809 she’s been active with the Jewish Dallas, TX 75240 toll free: 888-269-5876 Federation of Greater Dallas, Akiba www.JWV.org [email protected] www.gswealthmgmt.com [email protected] and Yavneh academies (now Akiba Dallas: Ft Worth: Yavneh), Moishe House Dallas and [email protected] [email protected] more. Registered Representative of and securities off ered through Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. (BFCFS) Member FINRA/SIPC Investment Advisory Services off ered through Facebook: @JWV256Dallas @JWVPost755 A mother of four, she founded BFC Planning. GS Wealth Management is independent of BFCFS and BFC Planning. Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center, Retreat Central and other “Getting involved in the community is part of our Jewish values. Whether you are helping one person, or improving businesses. She and her family are Community Spotlight systematic issues, you can make a difference with your time, talent and heart,” says Cara Mendelsohn, who serves members of Shaare Tefilla. on the Dallas City Council representing District 12. It is this compass that has guided her throughout her lifelong So what hasn’t Schultz done? community service as a professional and volunteer. The UT-Austin graduate, who is up for reelection May 1, was Until this year, run for elected a nonprofit executive director at Rebuilding Together, a director at VNA Texas and homeless shelter director at office. Samaritan Inn. Her first career was in human resource management. As a volunteer leader, Mendelsohn served Now, with Lee Kleinman term- 15 years on the Jewish Family Service board with a stint as board president, six years on the JCRC public policy limited, she has her sights on the commission and on the Dallas Jewish Committee on Scouting. Community service is a family affair for Mendelsohn, open council seat in District 11. her husband of 31 years, Barry, and their three sons. They’ve volunteered extensively with PTA, Rebuilding Together, Running for public office was not VNA, the homeless coalition, Young Men’s Service league and JFS. Mendelsohn has been recognized with the something she would’ve imagined Volunteer of the Year award from the North Texas Volunteer Center (now VolunteerNow), two PTA Life Member awards, the JFS Board Leadership Award, the Service Learning Partner Award from Collin College, the Community doing in 1975 as a 15-year-old student Impact Award from Plano ISD, an Environmental Education Award from the City of Plano, and the Shofar Award from at Skyline High School. But Levi Cara Mendelsohn the Dallas Jewish Committee on Scouting. “There are hundreds of organizations that would love your help. And as Davis, the city’s first Black assistant you are a blessing to them, you may also find a life of meaning and purpose,” Mendelsohn added. city manager, spoke at the school one day. That’s when she was hooked on local government. After the talk, she recalled, “I told my parents I wanted to be a city manager.” After graduating from Skyline, SERVING THE BANKING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS she received her bachelor’s degree in government from the University of INVESTMENT AND OWNER OCCUPIED REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS Texas at Austin and her master’s in Contact Jarrod Beck 469.828.4275 | UTB.com urban studies from the University of 4 | April 22, 2021 AJC, JCRC lead antisemitism coalition

Under the leadership of the importance of education about and American Jewish Committee enforcement against antisemitism Supporters of House (AJC) and the Jewish Federation of and all hate crimes. The governor Bill 3257 at press Greater Dallas’ Jewish Community committed to ensuring that Texas time, Tuesday: Relations Council (Dallas JCRC), remains a leader and national role over 50 synagogues, Jewish model in fighting antisemitism. Jewish Communal Organizations Jimmy Wisch communal organizations, rabbis The AJC State of Antisemitism ADL Texas (ADL Austin, ADL Southwest Publisher & Editor | 1947-2002 and mayors have signed a statement in America 2020 report revealed (Houston) and ADL Texoma (Dallas)) Craig Goldman Phil King in support of HB 3257, a bipartisan that 88% of American Jews believe American Jewish Committee – Dallas Texas to be conducted every other Rene Wisch bill that would establish a Texas that antisemitism in the U.S. today American Jewish Committee – Houston Publisher & Editor | 1947-2010 State Commission on Antisemitism is a very serious (37%) or somewhat year, with results reported to the B’nai B’rith Isadore Garsek Lodge #269 and codify the International of a (51%) problem, and 82% say governor, lieutenant governor, speaker Camp Young Judaea – Texas PUBLISHER & EDITOR Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that antisemitism has increased of the House and each member of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Sharon Wisch-Ray (IHRA) Working Definition of over the past five years. Another legislature. The commission would Greater Southwest Region of Hadassah [email protected] Antisemitism for the state. stark finding of the survey was also advise and assist public and private Hebrew Free Loan of Austin In January 2020, on International that nearly half of the general primary and secondary schools and Hillel at SMU Hillels of North Texas VP SALES & CIRCULATION Holocaust Remembrance Day, population reported either having institutions of higher education on Holocaust Museum Houston Susan Wisch Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at the never heard the term antisemitism combating antisemitism. Houston Rabbinical Association [email protected] Capitol to a group comprising (21%) or having heard the term, but In recent committee testimony in support of the bill, AJC Jewish Family Service Houston regional board members from remaining unsure of its meaning The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and Houston Regional Director Randy VP SALES & MARKETING AJC Dallas and Houston, a diverse (25%). Clearly defining the term its Jewish Community Relations Council Amy Doty group of coalition partners and is a demonstrably critical need Czarlinsky noted, “Twenty-nine Jewish Federation of Greater El Paso [email protected] consular representatives from addressed by this legislation. countries around the world have Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and across Texas. In his remarks, Gov. The introduction of HB 3257 adopted the working definition of Tarrant County PAGE DESIGNER Abbott pledged that Texas would was led by Representatives Phil antisemitism… The United States Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Chad Austin adopt the working definition of King (R-Weatherford) and Craig also makes use of the definition at Jewish Federation of San Antonio [email protected] antisemitism in the next legislative Goldman (R-Fort Worth). Joint the Federal level: the Department Jewish National Fund-USA, Southwest Region Rabbinic Association of Greater Dallas session. authors include Speaker Pro Tem of State uses the definition in its Shalom Austin AD REPRESENTATIVES The Dallas JCRC hosted a Joe Moody (D-El Paso), Ana International Religious Freedom Southwest Jewish Congress Nancy Sadicarios meeting in June 2020 between Hernandez (D-Houston), Mayes Report and the Department of Texas A & M Hillel [email protected] Gov. 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Two of the Friends of the Israel who in the Dallas depression Defense Forces (FIDF) North established Page Boy Maternity, Texas Chapter’s largest donors, Ari the first fashion maternity- Susman and Gigi Gartner, who also clothing manufacturer in the happen to be related to each other, United States. As a company, Page have recently reached a milestone Boy thrived until the end of the donation of a combined $900,000 twentieth century, leaving a rich over three years to support the legacy in the histories of fashion needs of all active-duty dogs of and women in business. the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Both Susman and Gartner are including those with the search- well-respected philanthropists for and-rescue and border patrol. Jewish causes and have a strong Recently, Gartner and Susman love for Israel. In the past year, participated in a virtual video Susman provided the funding for tour of the Oketz base and learned the renovation of a gym for the about canine soldiers’ training soldiers of the Shayetet 13 unit, after Susman agreed to match the most elite navy unit in the Gartner up to $450,000 over the IDF, similar to the Navy Seals. next three years. Gartner supports FIDF’s IMPACT! Photo: Courtesy of FIDF FIDF North Texas Chapter scholarship program, a unique Alon Even, vice president Israel Operations, in the FIDF Israel office, with the sign honoring the supporters Director Kathi Ravkind Sebastian FIDF initiative that offers four-year has been working on this initiative scholarships to former IDF combat can step up in the most difficult capable of excellence,” said base. since Gartner, who rescues soldiers from disadvantaged, of times, then our chapter owes Gartner. “Creating a legacy for our “An IDF dog has never been German shepherds, and Susman, a low-income families. Prior to the it to them to not give up on the shared family history of impacting adopted by a donor,” said Ravkind dog lover, expressed their interest pandemic, Susman and Gartner’s projects they find important,” groundbreaking initiatives is a no- Sebastian. “But knowing this in adopting the IDF’s Oketz canine contributions helped the North said FIDF North Texas Chapter brainer. My mom would be proud, family, anything is possible!” unit after the first North Texas Texas FIDF chapter raise close Board Chair Yoram Avneri. especially since this has never As of April 15, the chapter has parlor meeting in 2019. A donor to three-quarters of a million “We are thankful for FIDF CEO been done before. But above all, raised close to $1.5 million for the supporting the wellbeing of the dollars in just six months. Their Steve Weil’s help in making this the importance of family was my wellbeing of the brave young men, dogs of the IDF was impossible at commitment to giving, even initiative a reality.” mom’s highest priority and I’m women, and canine soldiers of the that time. during the pandemic, allowed “I’m from a family that steps honored to follow in her footsteps.” IDF. For more information on the Gartner’s mother and Susman’s for the chapter’s continued up in bad times and in good. After the family’s three-year North Texas FIDF chapter, contact ex-mother-in-law were two fundraising success. Those less fortunate, if given the commitment ends, Gartner would Kathi Ravkind Sebastian at 214-713- of the three Frankfort sisters “If donors like Ari and Gigi right opportunity, are enormously like to adopt one of the dogs on the 4810 or [email protected] 6 | April 22, 2021 DALLAS DOINGS

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By Deb Silverthorn “I believe that community for a successful business, one that Andrew Siegel wants what you grows best when you develop I could scale to growth by adding don’t want. The franchise owner your network through those you trucks as necessary. The future is of The Junkluggers of Greater can trust,” he said. “I’m certain exciting.” Dallas is bringing his truck to that Jewish people doing business The Junkluggers’ truck is 8 x Congregation Shearith Israel on with one another is just that and 12 x 5 feet, and is fully insured. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Federation’s support, Employees have all passed to collect desktop computers, through the Business + Finance background checks. Once a laptops, printers, metal items and other professional divisions, customer has agreed to an small appliances and more. we can develop strong ties and obligation-free estimate on-site, As part of the congregation’s really come together.” all items are carefully removed celebration of Earth Day, the Siegel is married to Jennifer and sorted into the truck and, e-waste drive is co-sponsored and they have two sons, Max if items take up less space than by its Social Action Committee and Nolan. Andrew is the son of originally estimated, final pricing and the Weitzman Family Dr. Norman, of blessed memory, is adjusted. Customers receive Religious School. Blankets and and Risé; and the brother of receipts for all donated items. towels in good condition and Karen. He is a native of Orange, “Our goal is to donate, recycle old newspapers are also being Connecticut, and graduated or upcycle the majority of what collected for the Dallas SPCA. from Union College of New York we pick up,” said Siegel. “We keep “In Midrash Ecclesiastes before moving to Dallas, in 1998, as much as possible out of the Rabbah 7:28, we read ‘now all to pursue his MBA at Southern landfills.” that I have created, I created for Methodist University. For 20 Junkluggers takes everything your benefit. Think upon this and years, he worked in the marketing from carpets and tires to clothing, do not corrupt and destroy My and IT departments of 7-11, furnishings and appliances to world, for if you destroy it, there Blockbuster and Frito-Lay and as yard debris and rubbish. The is no one to restore it after you,’” a consultant. list of what they cannot take is said Rabbi Ari Sunshine. Last June, while perusing minimal. “We’re proud our member is franchise opportunities online, “We’re trained to treat all we sharing his business that allows us Siegel found The Junkluggers. He pick up with honor and care. Just to put that into practice and that was impressed by the company’s because people are not keeping our congregation, and the greater founder and CEO, Josh Cohen, things, doesn’t mean their items community, has the opportunity who started the business while are without memories and we’re to celebrate Earth Day together still in college. Siegel was absolutely respectful of that,” said this way.” encouraged to learn that the Siegel. “Everyone gets rid of stuff. A member of the Jewish number of Junkluggers franchises We’re here to help them in the Federation of Greater Dallas’ across the country more than right, and easy, way.” Business + Finance professional doubled last year. For more information, visit division, Siegel is helping plan “The idea that I can help people, junkluggersofgreaterdallas.com. events about the history of Jewish in many situations, is something I For details about Shearith Israel’s business in Dallas and another wanted to do,” said Siegel. “I saw e-waste drive, email mrfagin1@ focused on e-sports. the need, value and opportunity yahoo.com. AROUND THE TOWN April 22, 2021 | 7 Security training series coming to Tarrant County

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Leland Burk is the most committed to helping police protect Dallas families from crime. Dallas Police Association

Now more than ever, Leland’s commitment He’ll work hard for we need Leland’s expertise to public safety and taxpayers and families, on the council. support of our police will and focus on our safety serve our citizens well. and quality of life.

Hon. Ann Margolin Hon. Tom Leppert Ron Steinhart Former Councilmember Former Mayor of Dallas Business & Civic Leader

Last year, politicians at City Hall voted to cut our police budget to make a political statement – at the expense of putting our families at risk. Public safety isn’t a political issue, it’s a fundamental service of city government. As our city councilman, I’ll fund public safety, work hand-in-hand with law enforcement to reduce crime, and always put our families and public safety first. Leland Burk Leland Burk For City Council is endorsed by:

Early voting begins Monday, April 19. Election Day is Saturday, May 1! Visit LelandBurk.com for more information. Political ad paid for by Friends of Leland Burk, 1505 Elm Street, #1601, Dallas, Texas 75201. MEET THE CANDIDATES April 22, 2021 | 9 Leland Burk Candy Evans for Dallas City Council, District 13 for Dallas City Council, District 11

Leland Burk is a lifelong resident of District Candy Evans has lived in Dallas for 42 years, 21 13. With more than 35 years of experience in of those in Hillcrest Estates. Married to Dr. Walter business, founding his own investment firm and F. Evans II, together they raised two children (who co-founding a bank, Leland has deep knowledge attended Hockaday and St. Mark’s) and have of budgeting and finance, experience that is much four beautiful grandchildren. Born in Chicago, needed at Dallas City Hall. Candy studied at Dartmouth College, graduated Skilled in complex business transactions, from Wheaton College, and holds an MSJ from Leland has a successful track record collaborating Columbia University. Her maternal grandparents with city government, neighborhood stakeholders, emigrated from Hungary. A veteran journalist, and the business community to work together and author, and real estate consultant, she founded get projects done. her own successful online media company of Leland believes that good city government starts real estate-focused verticals CandysDirt.com with prioritizing the basics: safe neighborhoods, and SecondShelters.com, and is an editor for smooth streets, high-quality parks and public Forbes.com, among others. She is on the Board spaces, and a City Hall that is responsive to the of Directors of Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR). needs of our citizens. She has more than 40 years of business, real estate, An ally of public safety, Leland is endorsed by the Dallas Police Association, saying finance, urban studies and corporate communications experience in the private sector, and “Leland Burk is the most committed to helping police protect Dallas families from crime.” is an avid volunteer. Candy has led the USA Film Festival, Dallas County Medical Society Leland is also endorsed by the Dallas Fire Fighters Association. Alliance, the Dallas Arboretum, the Yellow Rose Gala, Paws Cause, Cattle Barons, Presby Leland is endorsed by Former Mayor Tom Leppert, Former City Council Member Partners and more. Candy is on the public safety committee of the North Dallas Chamber Ann Margolin and Former First Lady of Dallas Micki Rawlings. He has also received of Commerce. Candy and Walter also started one of the first neighborhood police patrols endorsements from The Real Estate Council, MetroTex Association of Realtors and the in Preston Hollow, and are leaders in the Hillcrest Estates/Northaven Crime Watch Patrol. Apartment Association of Great Dallas. Married for 41 years, they are members of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. Leland is the proud father of three children, Tori, Cameron, and Andrew, and is a lifelong Candy’s vast connections in real estate and commerce will make her one of the most member of Temple Emanu-El. valuable CMs in Dallas, as she pulls new business to the bleak Preston Road/Valley View He currently serves as the President of the Inwood-Northwest Homeowners Association Mall corridor. She knows what it takes, has what it makes to promote economic development and President of the Preston Hollow Patrol Association. Leland also currently serves all over North Dallas. Midtown is her absolute top priority. Her platform is strong on on the boards of Safer Dallas Better Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical public safety, restoring ethics to city hall, common sense, lowering taxes, building quality Foundation, the Dallas Opera, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Texas Business Hall of workforce housing that maintains the integrity of our homesteads, a comprehensive Fame Foundation. solution for homelessness, a citywide ban on panhandling, and a streamlined approach to To learn more about Leland’s experience and his position on the critical issues facing our communication and distribution in crises such as the current pandemic, for which she will City, please visit www.lelandburk.com. draw on the expertise of her husband, Dr. Evans, and the Dallas County Medical Society.

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Council Member Cara Mendelsohn was elected to the Dallas Jaynie Schultz is a lifelong community servant City Council in May 2019 to represent District 12 in Far North with over 30 years of business experience. The Dallas. Cara is an accomplished nonprofit executive and volunteer daughter of Leslie and Howard Schultz, who leader with a passion for building stronger communities. donated the Akiba Yavneh Campus, Jaynie is a On the Dallas City Council, Council Member Mendelsohn past president of Akiba Academy and served on the serves as Chair of the Government Performance and Financial Board of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Management committee, Vice Chair of Housing and Homeless Committee (JDC). Solutions Committee, Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee, While attending Skyline High School, Jaynie and is a member of the public safety, transportation, and learned about city matters, and saw firsthand how COVID-19 ad hoc committees. She was appointed to the Regional decisions at local level can directly impact our Transportation Council and elected to the National League of quality of life; these experiences inspired Jaynie to Cities Women in Municipal Government board of directors. dedicate her life to giving back to her community. Professionally, before joining the City Council, Cara served Jaynie went on to obtain a master’s degree in Urban as Executive Director of Rebuilding Together North Texas, a Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington director of Visiting Nurse Association of Texas/Meals on Wheels of Dallas County, a director of and became a successful business owner, while The Samaritan Inn homeless shelter, and Chairman of the Collin County Homeless Coalition. serving on over 15 local, national, and global Prior to having children, Cara had a career in human resource management in the banking and nonprofit boards and currently chairs the DISD CityLab High School Foundation. insurance industries. Jaynie and her mother designed, built, and ran the Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Cara has served the City of Dallas as a volunteer on several task forces, commissions and Center in Paradise, Texas. The retreat center operated from 1988 until 2013, when it was committees, including the Vice Chair of the Citizen’s Homelessness Commission, the Mayor’s sold to Camp Summit, a camp for special needs children and adults. In 2009, Jaynie created Task Force on Homelessness, the 2017 Bond Committee and Housing Policy Task Force Retreat Central, an online directory and marketing firm for camp retreat centers. Retreat committees. Central was sold in 2018, and now Jaynie focuses on family investments, philanthropy and Cara has an extensive record of volunteer service to the North Texas community that has volunteering. been recognized with many civic awards, including “Volunteer of the Year” for Collin County More recently Jaynie served the City of Dallas on the City Plan Commission for six years, from Volunteer Center of North Texas, two Life Member awards from PTA, the Service Learning where she earned a reputation of being smart, trustworthy, and effective. She was instrumental Partnership Award from Collin College, the Homeless Advocate Award from the Baron and in working with neighborhoods to ensure development projects add to our quality of life, Blue Foundation, the Community Impact Award from Plano ISD, the Environmental Education like the Preston Hollow Village project that brought desirable amenities like Trader Joe’s and Award from the City of Plano, the Shofar Award from Boy Scouts of America’s National helped cut through the red tape and get the Galleria/Valley View redevelopment moving. Committee on Jewish Scouting, and the Board Leadership Award and a 15-year Board Service Jaynie and her husband, Ron Romaner, have been married for 27 years and are proud Award from Jewish Family Service of Dallas, of which she served as President for 2 years. parents of 4 children, all of whom graduated from Akiba and Yavneh. Additionally, they have Cara earned a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is married to her childhood helped raise two boys from Ethiopia who were brought to Dallas for spine surgery at Texas sweetheart and they have 3 hilarious sons. Scottish Rite Hospital

WORKING HARD FOR YOU

Fought for Public Safety Funding Opposing High Taxes Protecting Neighborhoods Transparent and Accessible Representation ENDORSED BY:

Dallas Police Association Dallas Fire Association National Latino Law Enforcement Organization Apartment Association of Greater Dallas MetroTex Realtor Association Dallas Builder Association Dallas Morning News TREC – The Real Estate Council Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance Pol. Adv. Paid for by Dallas Black Police Association Cara Mendelsohn Campaign Dinah Miller, Treasurer MEET THE CANDIDATES April 22, 2021 | 11

COVID-19 health protocols are in place for the May 1 Joint Election. County protocols vary and can be found on the websites. Wearing a mask is encouraged at all locations. Voters who exhibit symptoms associated with COVID-19 should consider utilizing curbside voting.

Dallas County Early Voting Tarrant County Early Voting Denton County Early Voting Thursday, April 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, April 26, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, April 26, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, April 26, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Election Day, Saturday, May 1 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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“…the best choice for District 11.” April 12, 2021 Paid for by Jaynie Schultz for Dallas for Jaynie Schultz by for Paid JAYNIE’S PRIORITIES n Lower Crime–Fully Fund Public Safety n Control Panhandling & Homelessness n Better Streets And Alleys n Low Taxes

Endorsed by Dallas Morning News • Dallas Fire Fighters Association • Hon. Lee Kleinman • Hon. Linda Koop • Hon. Lois Finkelman • Hon. Ann Margolin • Sen. Florence Shapiro 12 | April 22, 2021 MEET THE CANDIDATES

Identification Requirements for Voting-All Counties Collin County Early Voting Acceptable forms of photo ID: Thursday, April 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety Friday, April 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (DPS) Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Texas Election Identification Monday, April 26, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Certificate issued by DPS • Texas Personal Identification Card Tuesday, April 27, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. issued by DPS • Texas Handgun License issued by DPS • United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s For a sample ballot, early voting photograph location finder and other information • United States Citizenship Certificate visit: collincountytx.gov. containing the person’s photograph • United States Passport (book or card) MEET THE CANDIDATES April 22, 2021 | 13 Barry Wernick Gay Donnell Willis for Dallas City Council, District 11 for Dallas City Council, District 13

Barry Wernick loves his hometown of Dallas. An effective representative should be informed, He attended preschool at Shearith Israel, went able to listen and build bridges in order to benefit to elementary school at Akiba Academy and is their district’s residents. I’ve demonstrated this skill a graduate of St. Mark’s School of Texas, where in multiple critical situations, when tensions were he served as Student Council President. Barry high and a level head and the right temperament attended UT-Austin, where his studies focused were needed to build consensus and move forward. on international relations and linguistics. His I’m running because the depth and breadth of my scholastic achievements positioned him to public service, from the boardroom to working in the be selected as one of a handful of civilians to trenches, gives me a greater experience, knowledge study with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army and perspective on our District and City issues. I’ve Russian linguists at Trinity University and worked directly on the pressing issues that affect later at the Moscow Power College in Russia. our city today, for example: Serving as CM Jennifer Upon graduating, Barry moved to Israel for Gates’ appointee on the Community Development the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem. Then he Commission and as a volunteer at Interfaith Family returned home to Dallas and earned his J.D. Services has given me a firsthand experience of how from the SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas. homelessness affects a family, the challenge of finding Currently, he volunteers at the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center, serves as stable employment and affordable housing as well as the local and federal funding resources to Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Dallas Bar Association, and help solve the problem. As Public Safety Chair of the North Dallas Chamber and part of the was recently elected to the State Bar of Texas ADR Council for a 3-year term from 2021 launch team for my neighborhood’s Extended Neighborhood Patrol, I’ve worked to inform and to 2023. educate neighbors on issues like street racing, ways to protect their homes from common crimes, When not in mediation or arbitration, he still continues to find time to write and and have also gotten to know the officers who protect us and how committed they are to serving produce television and movie properties as well as volunteer and serve on the boards of us. I have also served the community in roles related to health care, poverty intervention, and numerous charities and nonprofits. He is also active in fighting for victims’ rights. Barry domestic violence. is actively involved in fighting human trafficking and sex trade (a $100 million industry Preston Center has been one of the most contentious issues that our district has faced in in Dallas alone) by supporting efforts of Operation Underground Railroad and the recent years that voters throughout the district have asked me about. I would like to see an DeliverFund, and serving on the Men’s Advocacy Group of New Friends New Life. He is active, vibrant Preston Center that is attractive, walkable and has lots of engaging things to do a member of the Dallas Producers Association and the Texas Motion Pictures Alliance. for the neighborhoods around it. It makes sense to hear from the neighbors who will support the He is a former Shaliach for Zionist Organization of America and taught Hebrew school businesses of the Center, about what would make for the best experience there. at both Tiferet Israel and Shearith Israel while in law school. “I moved back to Dallas to My opponent, Leland Burk, is a major Dallas developer with property interests in Preston settle down, get married and raise a family in the best place I could think of doing it,” he Center who could have a conflict of interest on how to balance the needs of neighbors and says. He and his wife, Alyssa, have three daughters, Betsy Rose (9), Alice (8) and Libby developers on this important issue. I would not have any conflicts to keep me from epresentingr (5), as well as an English Lab, Lilabelle. the citizens of District 13. DDD We’re With Her! Betsy Kleinman Herb Weitzman Whitney Strauss Tammany Stern Rachel Segal Sandy Horwitz Wendy & Paul Marnie Glaser Macey Small Davis Genender Charlene Howell Michael Schwartz

The Dallas Morning NewsGayDonnellWillis GayDWillis13 Our recommendation is for Willis, who is the strongest candidate in the race. “. . . voters should choose Willis for two compelling reasons. First, Willis has the deeper knowledge and commitment in Vickery Meadow. . . tes to Neighborhoods First! Second, Burk has serious potential conflicts of interest as it rela one of the most important areas of District 13 — Preston Center.”April 16, 2021 Safer Neighborhoods Fix Our Streets and Alleys Grow the Tax Base, Don’t Raise Taxes GayDonnellWillis.com Pol. adv. paid for by Gay Donnell Willis for Dallas City Council, Maggie Murchison, Treasurer. 14 | April 22, 2021 ARTS & CULTURE / SIMCHAS Slowly but surely: movie tidbits

By Susan Kandell Wilkofsky I don’t know about you, but I’m ready. Ready to socialize, eat popcorn and see a film on the big screen. And luckily for me, two events will help usher us all back to the theater. The Angelika Film Center in Dallas, which has been open for several months, is hosting the 51st annual USA Film Festival from April 21 through April 25. And with support from their generous sponsors, this year’s program will be free! For more details and to view the entire schedule, please visit: http:// www.usafilmfestival.com. Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling the festival office at 214-821-6300. No walk- up tickets will be available. And BAR MITZVAH Evan Israel it goes without saying (although I’ll say it anyhow), safety Evan Israel, son of Elizabeth and Joel Israel of Dallas, will be called Photo: © 2020 PM Final Account Holdings, LLC. Courtesy of Focus Features LLC to the Torah as a bar mitzvah at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021, at measures will be in place. Masks “Final Account,” a documentary about the last living generation of everyday will be required and social people who participated in Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich, will screen at the 51st Temple Emanu-El in Dallas. Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen will officiate. distancing seating protocols Annual USA Film Festival at 6:45 p.m., April 22. Joel is the brother of Lauren, 11. He is the grandson of Tina and Steve will be observed for this year’s Israel of Dallas and Kathleen Kurlander of Plano. contact-free event. derived from over 300 interviews the Angelika Film Center & A seventh grader at Frankford Middle School, Evan loves playing Of particular interest to the of men and women ranging from Café, Plano’s premier arthouse, baseball, basketball and soccer. For his mitzvah project, he participated readers of the Texas Jewish Post former SS members to civilians. opened this month with a in various volunteer projects at Jewish Family Service. is “Final Account,” directed by If you miss this screening, don’t new slate of outstanding Evan and his family look forward to welcoming Jeff, Scott and Russ Luke Holland, which is screening fret; you’ll have an opportunity independent films. Hallelujah! Klein to Dallas to share in their simcha. on Thursday, April 22, at 6:45 to see it when Focus Features Film lovers can rest assured that p.m. This timely documentary releases the film on May 21. the Angelika centers (in both provides an urgent portrait of the “Final Account” is co-presented Dallas and Plano) have carefully last living generation of everyday with 3 Stars Jewish Cinema. Stay created an environment that people who participated in Adolf tuned for my review in a future addresses COVID-19 concerns Hitler’s Third Reich. Over a edition of the Texas Jewish Post. and complies with the various decade in the making, the film is Twenty miles to the north, governmental guidelines, so guests can comfortably return to the magic of movies on the big screen. The Angelika Film Center in Plano is located at The Shops at Legacy at 7205 Bishop Road. For additional information, you can visit www.AngelikaFilmCenter. com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, natch! Full disclosure: My husband and I attended an in-theater screening recently. It was both exhilarating and quite natural- feeling at the same time. We were seated so far from any other human being, you would Let The Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park ensure your have needed a megaphone big day is every bit as remarkable as you have always dreamed and binoculars to see and speak to them. The seats were ENGAGEMENT it would be. Specialized for weddings and events,the property Noa Waks and Brett Rudman demonstratively clean and the can be tailored to suit every detail of your vision fromcocktail air conditioning was cranked up Helen and Shami Waldman of Dallas, and Nancy Wiese and Willy hours and receptions, to intimate ceremonies and the most to keep the air moving. Waks of Cascais, Portugal, are pleased to announce the engagement of grand celebrations. I hope to see you there. their daughter, Noa Chantal Waks, to Brett Elliot Rudman, son of Sharon Please come back when you feel Schechter and Abe Rudman of Miami, Florida. Please contact Shannon Rutkowski comfortable — and I sincerely Noa earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at for more informaton directyat ®. hope that’s soon. Don’t you Austin. She is currently a marketing director at OneDigital, LLC. Brett earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and a 469-353-5027 or via email at Hilton deserve a night out? Or freshly popped popcorn, at the very master’s degree in accounting from the University of Miami. Brett is [email protected] DALLAS/PLANO GRANITE PARK least. currently the director of business development at Sportailor, Inc. April 22, 2021 | 15 Your Jewish roots might be in Cairo, or Baghdad

Is your name list. But I did find a “Shellu,” forgotten ancestor. members with Mizrahi heritage of them in historic newspapers, on this list? and it felt close enough. Maybe, Then, he said the name would approach him and they business directories, a I thought, that was just how he appeared twice in a 1950 registry tended to have a certain reaction. circumcision registry, court By Asaf Shalev had transliterated a name that from Iraq. This was a list of people “I would hear this mantra,” he records, previously published (JTA) — In the late 1800s, the could be spelled out any number whose citizenship was revoked said. “We don’t know anything research and through the help of Ottoman Empire was looking of ways. during the Iraqi Jewish exodus about our families because we left social media groups dedicated to to conscript men into its army, “One of the biggest problems — definitely my ancestors. After Egypt or Syria or Iraq in a hurry. the various Jewish diasporas. including the several thousand in this work is transliteration,” years of curiosity, and some We left everything behind and None of these sources are young Jewish ones who were Rosen-Koenigsbuch said on the research, I had finally made a the archives are closed. We came comprehensive. Your family was living in the city of Baghdad. phone from Jerusalem as he began genealogical breakthrough. out alive from those countries, more likely to be mentioned The Jewish community didn’t to confirm my inkling. “There Rosen-Koenigsbuch started on but the documents are not with somewhere, for example, if you like the idea of the imperial are different ways to pronounce the surnames project while doing us. In Europe, most of the Jews donated money or if you sent forces taking away its young men, the names and different ways to his own genealogical research. were annihilated but the archives your kids to Jewish schools. so it arranged to pay authorities spell them.” But his family is not from the are open.’” “There are many limitations, for exemptions. Rabbi Shlomo I asked him where he had Middle East; they’re from Poland. Rosen-Koenigsbuch, who but we have to try to gather the Bekhor Husin of Baghdad found “Shellu.” He pulled up “My parents were Holocaust served as Israel’s ambassador to history because we still have documented the exemptions, his sources and quickly told me survivors,” he said. “And they Jordan from 2006 to 2009, had among us people in their 70s, carefully jotting each down name that the name appeared three didn’t speak. My father was the geographic interest and some early 80s and in 10 years there in medieval Rashi script. times. First, he told me about completely silent.” of the linguistic knowledge to will be no one to talk to,” Rosen- In the following decades, Husin’s Ottoman exemptions, To learn anything about his find out what kind of information Koenigsbuch said. “If we will not many of those names vanished or and among them was a young family’s past, he had to dig. might still exist despite the hurry they will be gone. It’s a very morphed as the Jews living there lad with the name spelled “shin- He discovered elaborate family lacunae. important message to encourage dispersed across the globe. But the lamed-vav.” Shellu. Shaloo. connections and eventually gave He decided to focus on people to start thinking about lists survived and now are housed Shalev. Bingo. This could be a lectures on his findings. Audience surnames and found thousands this.” at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem — if you’re willing ELECT MAC SMITH FOR to deal with the microfilm format on which they are preserved. DISTRICT 13 CITY COUNCIL Retired Israeli diplomat and independent researcher Jacob Rosen-Koenigsbuch has squinted to read and translate every single one of the nearly 3,500 names on Husin’s lists. And the lists are just one of the dozens of idiosyncratic sources that Rosen-Koenigsbuch has consulted in his years-long hunt for lost Jewish family names. Rosen-Koenigsbuch, 73, has published the world’s most complete lists of Jewish surnames from the cities of Baghdad, Damascus, Cairo and — as of this week — Alexandria. (Next up are probably Basra, Mosul and Erbil, he said.) The four lists have been combined by the Hi neighbors: Jewish Telegraphic Agency into I am Mac Smith and I am running for the Dallas City Council, this searchable database. (If you district 13. I am a retired civil engineer. I have lived in Dallas know your name belongs but isn’t for 47 years. I spent 20 years in the contracting business and there, email Rosen-Koenigsbuch, 20 more managing multi- million dollar construction projects who’s always making additions for Dallas Area Rapid Transit. and corrections.) We are being taxed out of our homes. The murder rate in Dallas Chris is focused on: Before I spotted Rosen- has doubled over the last six years and people on the council are Koenigsbuch’s research on the Increasing Student Achievement internet, I had only once ever talking about defunding the police. Homeless encampments seen a written reference to my are sprouting all over Dallas and we are in danger of becoming Responsible Fiscal Stewardship family’s original Baghdadi last another Seattle. I want you to be able to afford your home, to be name. The generically Israeli safe in your home and not to have to worry about a homeless Closing the Achievement Gap sounding “Shalev” was “Shaloo” person pitching a tent in your yard and using your flower bed until my grandfather changed it for a rest room. Supporting Schools and Teachers upon moving from Iraq to Israel I am not a career politician. I don’t know anyone at city hall, I in 1951. An act of assimilation, don’t owe any favors. I bring fresh eyes and a skeptical mind the switch was easy because to the problems of the city. I am qualified by education and “Shalev” and “Shaloo” are spelled Early Vote April 19-27 | Election Day May 1 the same in Hebrew script: shin- experience to understand the city’s problems. 45% of the city lamed-vav. The letter “vav” is budget is related to public works. I am an engineer. I study the Learn more at: problems, I dig out the facts. I look for cost effective solutions. I capable of making both an “oo” www.ChrisPoteetforRISD.com sound and a “v” sound. do the math. Check out my website: www.macsmith413.com I searched and found no for more information. Pol. Adv. for Chris Poteet Campaign “Shaloo” on Rosen-Koenigsbuch’s Political advertisement, paid for by Mac Smith Campaign 16 | April 22, 2021 In their words . . . Sefiras HaOmer: Columnists, opinion from the TJP Counting the Omer, Part 3 Mark Cuban: Dear Rabbi Fried, of the Omer,” the Omer being I have been following your discussion of the the offering brought on the counting of the Omer and have a question. If the second day of Pesach? If the counting is in anticipation of the holiday of Sha- point is to count toward Sha- fearless ‘sport’ vuos and receiving the Torah at Sinai, why is the vuos, it should be called “the count going up: today is one day, today is two counting of Shavuos” since days, etc., rather than counting down like people that is the destination, not by from Pittsburgh do when they anticipate a seminal event in their ASK THE the starting point. If one flies lives, like two weeks left till my kids come to visit, to Detroit from Dallas, it’s 13 days, 12, etc.? Also, it’s not expressed like a RABBI called the “Detroit flight,” I read recently in our daily rewards. In this counting where one would say, “today is the first the destination, not the “Dal- paper that Mark Cuban “is once case, the rich- day, the second day, etc.” Instead, we say “today By Rabbi las flight,” which is merely again innovating in the digital est reward of is one day…two days…three days…” like days Yerachmiel the starting point! space, launching a new kind of all: his owner- piling up — rather than “counting.” Since these D. Fried One of the great Kabbal- online art gallery for creators in ship of a team, questions trouble me every time I perform this istic sages explains the fol- Dallas and beyond.” Why am I not fulfillment of a mitzvah, I’d appreciate some explanation. lowing profound idea, in a cryptic manner: surprised? dream. Marc L. “Omer” literally means sheaves, which one I don’t know Mark personally, IN MY Of course, Dear Marc, piles up to create a pile of wheat or hay. The but as a native Pittsburgher — I’m speculat- First of all, it’s amazing that you noticed Omer is brought from barley, in Hebrew called which he is, also — I may know MIND’S I ing. We all are these subtleties, and great that you’re troubled “se’orah,” which also hints to the phrase, “shiur more about him than some oth- when trying by them! That’s the way we get to the deeper Hashem,” or, “the finite, counted parts from By Harriet ers. I know in what neighborhood to judge the meaning of all that we do, by noticing the dif- G-d.” (Tzemach Tzedek, “Derech Mitzvosecha” P. Gross he grew up: not the more better- character of a ficulties, being brave enough to question them on Omer, as explained by my colleague Rabbi known “Jewish center” called “sport” who and seeking the answers. In that way we re- Akiva Tatz) Squirrel Hill, where I went to high doesn’t follow the usual rules. veal the profound underpinnings of Torah and The explanation of this cryptic statement school myself, with Mark’s uncle But look at what we’ve learned! mitzvos, so keep it up! is the following. We are put in a very finite, as one of my classmates. At one of Since Mark Cuban’s move here, We’ll try to encapsulate the profound in- physical world and expected to connect to the our reunions — early on in Mark’s we’ve found out that he’s a fearless ner meaning of Sefira, counting the Omer, in infinite, to G-d Himself. How is that possible? activity here, but well enough risk-taker — that he has amassed the short space we have here. We might need a The answer is, precisely through the very finite along for me to pose the question a fortune and knows what to do, couple of weeks to complete this! world itself. How so? — I asked his uncle, “Larry, what’s or not do, with it — that he’s a kit- Let’s answer this the Jewish way, with more what with your nephew?” The ten at home but a tiger with his questions! Why do we call this the “counting see FRIED, p.17 response: “I have no idea. We’re team — and that he’s not afraid to still trying to figure him out our- “jump,” as the newspaper article selves…” so aptly put it, into a new “digital But I think I may have figured assets venture.” Once again, he’s Judaism and judging him out, all by myself. Mark Cu- shooting off the court for his own ban is what might at one time have basket. Dear Families, are 11 others feeling just as strong- been called a “sport”: a member Mark Cuban was cast in the Every day we are hearing about more trials and even ly as you do. Can courage be about of a species born into the species, mold of other Pittsburghers who listening to the actual Derek Chauvin trial as it hap- knowing when to argue and when but differing markedly from the took great chances and made great pens. I thought it might be a good time to talk about to listen? expected. While others in his high things happen — for themselves, Judaism and judging. I was chosen once for a jury and • Din v’rachamim — Justice school (not the one Uncle Larry and for others. People like H.J. it was an amazing learning experience, and now I rec- and mercy: These are probably the and I attended) may have been liv- Heinz, Andrew Carnegie, Rachel ommend that we should go with the goal to be chosen. two middot most recognized in ing more usual student lives, Mark Carson, Jonas Salk, Andy Warhol, I was surprised I was chosen because I told them that SHALOM terms of courts of law. We put the was spending his time alone with Gene Kelly, Joe Montana and Fred I am a Jewish educator; however, in reality Judaism FROM THE two together because it is a matter basketball — not actively playing, Rogers: all risk-takers, people with teaches so much about justice that maybe I was a good SHABBAT LADY of balance — you should not have but quite actively listening and open minds and no fear of facing choice. So many of the middot that I teach were called one without the other. Then we learning. My image of him is be- challenges, whatever they might into play in this process. Without going into details of By Laura must know which to give more ing alone in a small bedroom with be: the derisive laughter — the the case, here are some “Jewish Values”: Seymour “weight” to. Our rabbis guide us images of all kinds from the sport lack of moral or monetary support • Dan l’chaf zechut — Give the benefit of the doubt: here as well. We are asked to think what would happen he most loved. So Mark Cuban was — the tenacious search for what This is crucial in a court of law. Can you listen with an if the world were “ruled” by mercy alone? What would — indeed — a “sport” of a kind… they wanted for self, and to give open mind or have you decided without hearing the happen if the world were “ruled” by justice alone? And when he was good and away. And I salute Mark Cuban facts? So, I brought all these thoughts to the jury room ready, not before, he made his for earning his place among those • Emet — Truthfulness: The truth is always impor- and, with 11 others, made a decision that affected move. We’ve all seen, and con- others! tant but how do you know if someone is being truth- many lives. Serving on a jury is our civic duty, it is an tinue to see, the results. That soli- I guess every city, given the ful? How do you determine the credibility of a witness? incredible experience and it is an awesome responsibil- tary, basketball-obsessed kid from chance, could come up with its Combine that with giving the benefit of the doubt — ity. Many of you have had the experience of serving but Pittsburgh emerged as a brilliant own list of recognizable “greats.” what’s a person to do? as you watch this week, think about how hard it is to expert on what he loved most and But my city — Mark Cuban’s city • Shmiat haozen — Being a good listener: On the be the one to make decisions but also how important knew best. I would guess that, un- — doesn’t need a chance, doesn’t jury we had to sit for many hours and listen. Can you it is. I hope I don’t get called again for a long while, but like Cousin Larry and the rest of even need to think twice. Way to be a good listener and not be quick to judge? Can you if called, I will go again AND I will learn something the Pittsburgh Cuban family, Dal- go, Mark Cuban! And may you listen with your heart and mind as well as with your new but perhaps I will tell them I’m a camp director — las got to know much more quickly have continued great success in ears? Can you really hear another person? maybe that will get me on the jury! than Mark’s home what he was re- your newest venture! • Ometz lev — Courage: This courage is not to be Shalom…from the Shabbat Lady. ally all about. It was all basketball. brave in a fight, but to have the inner courage to stand And a specialist’s knowledge of it, Harriet Gross can be reached at harrietgross@ up for what is right. On a jury, it takes courage to stand Laura Seymour is director of camping services at the Aaron Family as with any subject, may reap rich sbcglobal.net. up for what you think is the truth and is right. There Jewish Community Center. In their words . . . April 22, 2021 | 17 EDITORIAL Gun violence an ongoing threat to America’s safety

Last Thursday, a 19-year-old gunman in Austin. State Rep. James E. White At what point do the lives of victims of discharge thousands of rounds in a minute. fatally shot eight people at a FedEx facility (R-Hillster) sponsored a “constitutional unchecked gun violence rise to a level that While high-speed guns may be of value to in Indianapolis where he once worked. carry” bill that is likely to become law. will result in Texas’ highest elected officials our highly-trained armed forces, the only Indianapolis police have identified the Rep. White, with the strong support of responding by exercising leadership in the utility they have outside of a war zone is to shooter as Brandon Scott Hole. Hole used Gov. Greg Abbott, sponsored legislation public’s right to be secure from wanton wreak havoc on civilized society. While they two legally purchased assault rifles in the that would allow Texans to carry firearms violence? Is a law that would allow all likely have utility for our highly-trained senseless attack that killed eight people and in public without a permit. Gov. Abbott Texans to carry firearms in public really in armed forces, their high-volume sales are left several others severely wounded. Hole enthusiastically backed White’s legislation, the public’s interest? a very real threat to the public and law took his own life after shooting others. House Bill 1927, which was approved last America is a nation with more guns enforcement. Four members of Indianapolis’ Sikh week by the Texas House by a vote of 87 to than people. The Associated Press recently None of us is immune from the community were among those who died in 58. reported that there are more than 400 risks of crazed gun violence. Former the attack. Both Rep. White and Gov. Abbott have million guns in a country of approximately Congresswoman Gabby Giffords of Arizona, President Joe Biden called the recent not heeded the painful lessons garnered 330 million people. The United States is, by an active member of Tucson’s Jewish rash of mass shootings a “national from the Indianapolis shootings. In 2020, far, the leader in gun deaths amongst the community, was senselessly shot by Jared embarrassment” last Friday. The president Indianapolis police confiscated a gun from world’s developed nations. Every day more Lee Loughner as she met with constituents ordered that flags at the White House be Hole and took him into custody after he than 300 people are shot. More than 100 in the parking lot of a local grocery store. flown at half-staff to honor the innocent threatened suicide. An Indiana police Americans die each day from gun violence. After more than 10 years of intensive fallen. report last year details that Hole, who was We need to adopt more rigorous rehabilitation, Giffords’ battle for recovery “It’s not only these mass shootings that then 18 years old, had “suicidal tendencies.” background checks and eliminate ghost is a story of heroic courage. are occurring. Every single day, every single Police confiscated a shotgun from Hole and gun kits that transform random gun parts Giffords and her husband, U.S. Sen. Mark day, there’s a mass shooting in the United characterized him as a “dangerous person.” into fully functioning weapons without any Kelly (D-Ariz.), have vigorously campaigned States, if you count all those who are killed It is tragic that Gov. Abbott has not regulation or oversight whatsoever. Texas for more effective gun laws. out on the streets of our cities and our rural acquired insight into the immediate dangers law currently provides that individuals with “The sad thing is, you know, we can have areas,” said President Biden. of gun violence from recent incidents of gun state-authorized permits may openly carry it both ways. We can have a strong Second President Biden noted that last week’s violence in Texas. handguns. But troubling facts remain. At Amendment and allow responsible people to carnage in Indianapolis took place on the At this writing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick present, at-risk individuals may successfully buy and own firearms and, at the same time, 14th anniversary of the murder of 32 people has said that the 18 votes necessary for the purchase firearms that are used to kill and we can address this issue of criminals (and at Virginia Tech University. He added that Texas Senate to approve H.B. 1927 do not maim innocent victims. dangerous people) getting guns,” Kelly told gun violence “pierces the very soul of our exist. Apparently, 17 Texas state senators Texans have enjoyed hunting and fishing Minnesota Public Radio in a 2017 interview. nation” and characterized such shootings as favor the law. However, State Sen. Kel Seliger dating back to the state’s earliest days. an “epidemic” in the United States. (R-Amarillo) may not favor the law, which It is no understatement to say that our A version of this editorial appeared in the April 22, 2021, The president’s remarks came as the has the practical effect of blocking the state’s founders could not have imagined issue of the Jewish Herald-Voice in Houston. Reprinted Texas House of Representatives is meeting legislation from becoming law. assault rifles available today that can with permission.

put together as poetry or a song, transcendent being — one who Nadav and Avihu: FRIED and all of this world. is connected to the upper, spiri- continued from p.16 This also applies to one’s life; tual realms even while living in an older person is not merely a this world. How do we face death? We all know that the whole compilation of days, weeks and Omer, “the sheaves,” or days is greater than the sum of its years, rather the sum total cre- which we “pile up” the “finite, parts. That is the way G-d cre- ates a persona of one whose life counted parts of G-d,” is not In the lead to this in our guts and in our ated the world. A musical note, experiences make him or her a merely counting; it is the launch- week’s Torah portion, after hearts, much as we might played on its own, has no mean- wise, unique individual. That’s ing point from which we add up a seven-day ordination cognitively recognize the ing. When notes are put togeth- why the Torah tells us to stand days of preparation, all woven ritual for Aaron and inevitability of death? Are er in the proper way, the very up out of respect to an elderly together in a tapestry which cre- his sons to initiate the we able to believe in the same notes which are mean- person. ates us as “Shavuos Jews,” worthy Priesthood and worship possibility of sacrificial ingless on their own could play In the spiritual realm as well, of accepting the Torah and con- at the Tabernacle, fire service to a greater cause? Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in if we utilize our days to grow necting to the Divine. from the Lord suddenly D’VAR Do we expect to meet with C minor, a truly sublime experi- spiritually, through the physi- Think about this and see how consumes Nadav and TORAH God after death, as Nadav ence! The same applies to a ran- cal acts ordained by the Torah it answers your questions, and Avihu, two of Aaron’s sons. and Avihu may well have dom brush stroke on a canopy; to fulfill G-d’s will, day by day we will address it more next Rabbis debate whether it done? Can living out each By Rabbi the sum total, if put together those finite parts are woven to- time. was a sin by the youths, day as we believe God Michael Cohen properly, could paint the Mona gether to create a persona which or rather their purity wants us to live, be both Rabbi Yerachmiel Fried is the dean of DATA Parashat Acharei Mot Lisa, a masterpiece! This ap- far transcends the sum of its that triggered this event. a gift to us, and our gift plies, as well, to random words parts, producing a spiritual, (Dallas Area Torah Association). Following their death, to God? Striving toward Moses tells his brother Aaron of our greatest moral purpose defines New Braunfels Area Car Club God’s words — “Through those our worth. Working through such who are near to me, I will show ultimate questions empowers us to myself holy.” So closely following make the most of the time that we SWAP MEET the ordination ritual Nadav and have on this earth. And, this is true Avihu have just undergone, Moses’ whether we have suffered or are & Sunday Car Show words suggest he meant they were suffering through loss of others dear motivated by holiness, not sin. to us, or contemplating our own Could Nadav and Avihu have meant mortality. April 30 - May 2, 2021 to offer themselves as a sacrifice? Comal County Fairgrounds Using the possibilities presented Rabbi Michael Tevya Cohen is the director of 801 E. Common Street New Braunfels by Nadav and Avihu, we can ponder Rabbinical Services and Pastoral Care at The • how we individually will face death. Legacy Willow Bend in Plano. He is a member of www.newbraunfelsareacarclub.com Do we accept death as part of life, the Rabbinic Association of Greater Dallas. Face Masks Required! 18 | April 22, 2021

The 18-year-old’s objections He said he learned to be tough still being used by the Dallas District centrally located district which CANDIDATES were frowned upon by school and and passionate as one of four Attorney’s office and other DA includes downtown and Near continued from p.3 community leaders. “They were children of a single mother. Diane offices throughout the country. Southside. The position was telling me to lie low and don’t make Benjamin emphasized education, In his free time, he is involved vacated by Ann Zadeh, who is community. It always has been,” she waves.” He didn’t. The students and he took his studies seriously. with Operation Underground running for mayor. said. voted and decided to hold the event He attended Akiba Academy and Railroad Abolitionist Club and Beck, a Fort Worth resident who She faces Candy Evans, Hosanna at a more inclusive venue. graduated from St. Mark’s School. the Men’s Advocacy Group of New was defeated in her race for the Yemiru and Barry Wernick. Now he wants to stand up for He went onto study international Friends New Life. Both assist in Texas House of Representatives last —James Russell injustices across Dallas as candidate relations and linguistics at the rescuing and working with survivors year, is backed by the Fort Worth for Council District 11. He is one of University of Texas, where he was of human trafficking. Firefighters Association and Sierra four candidates running to succeed recruited by the U.S. Air Force and Wernick and his wife Alyssa are Club and received the Fort Worth term-limited Councilman Lee Army Russian linguists to study at the parents of three daughters. Star-Telegram Editorial Board’s Kleinman. He faces Candy Evans, Trinity University. He also studied at To him, what’s good for District endorsement. Hosanna Yemiru and Jaynie Schultz. the Moscow Power College in Russia. 11 is good for the whole city, he said. She faces five other candidates. Public safety is the lawyer’s and After working in the Israeli “I’m united for Dallas for the greater The race has been eventful. mediator’s number one issue. Ministry of Justice and the good.” Candidate Erik Richerson was “Businesses don’t open in Immigration Ministry, he moved —James Russell found ineligible because of a past neighborhoods with bullets,” he back to Texas and graduated from criminal conviction. Another said. “And crime doesn’t know the Dedman School of Law at SMU Fort Worth City Council candidate, Darien George, district lines.” in 1998. withdrew after lashing out at He loves his city, but he doesn’t Wernick is also an actor and opponent Jordan Mims and love the direction it’s going, he said, filmmaker. After he passed the bar, yelling at others during a forum. Barry Wernick worried about the uptick in violent he left Dallas and set his sights on According to the Star-Telegram, crime and human trafficking. His New York City. He picked up minor Beck inserted herself between the Barry Wernick has never had public safety-first platform earned and stand-in roles, including as Mr. two men. a problem standing up against him the endorsement of the Dallas Big in the TV show “Sex and the Beck knows how to tackle tough injustice. Police Association. In a statement, City.” situations. She enlisted in the As student body president at DPA President Mike Mata said Wernick returned to Dallas 13 Army Reserves when she was 17 St. Mark’s School of Texas in the Wernick “understands the dangers years ago, and began to combine and was deployed to Iraq. She came late ‘80s, he led the charge against of our profession and will help make his filmmaking skills with his legal back, enrolled in the University of holding an event at a country club sure we have the training and tools training. He produced the “Justice Texas at Arlington and finished barring people of color and Jewish needed to keep violent crime away for Jennifer” documentary television her undergraduate degree. Three people from membership. from North Dallas.” series investigating the 18-year-old Elizabeth Beck weeks before finishing, she gave “It was awful,” he said. “It was the Wernick said he would also bring cold-case murder of his sister-in-law. birth to her daughter. She went on ultimate blow. I said, ‘We’re going to his training as a mediator to solve He also produced an award-winning Elizabeth Beck has stepped to earn her master’s degree in city have this at a place where my Black issues facing the city. “This is what I educational video for children facing into the race for the open District and regional planning at UTA and friends and myself are not allowed.’” try to do: solve cases,” he said. abusers in court, which he says is 9 council seat in Fort Worth, a then a law degree at Texas A&M April 22, 2021 | 19

School of Law. Plano City Council With Plano’s growth since the served as a board member for Plano The two other Jewish candidates, She is involved with Planned 1980s, he’s running for City Council Youth Leadership and the Friends Judy Kumar (Dallas City Council, Parenthood of Greater Texas “to tackle our city’s maturity head- of the Plano Public Library as well District 9) and Michael Fetzer and Annie’s List, which trains on.” on the board of his homeowner’s (Dallas City Council District 2), did Democratic women to run for That includes expanding the association, Avignon Windhaven, not accept the TJP’s request for office. She also serves on the board city’s tax base. He’s worried the including a recent stint as president. an interview. of Beth-El Congregation. current policy of discouraging new He was also active at Temple Even though she already has revenue streams could hurt Plano’s Shalom while raising his children. early as an active Boy Scout (a role a full plate, she said her faith homeowners and economy. He now occasionally attends Adat I continue as an adult leader today), compels her to continue to serve “Shortchanging Plano now Chaverim in Plano. “The Jewish and continue in my service to my her community. will cost homeowners more later religion is centered around the community, schools, profession and “We’re asked how we can make and hamper our ability to keep up concepts of being humble, generous neighborhood,” he said. “Morality the world a better place. It’s not with other North Texas cities that and caring. ‘Love your neighbor as is a combination of good deeds, enough to be a good person and may attract away our corporate you would love yourself’ refers to thoughts, intentions, attitudes and do no harm. The imperative is to Steve Lavine citizens. To keep and attract these loving yourself and learning to love actions. That’s how I strive to live my fix something,” she said. Running companies and their employees and accept others the same way,” he life.” for office is a “natural progression” Steve Lavine moved to Plano in we must be forward-thinking and said. Lavine is facing incumbent from the kinds of roles she has had 1983 and noticed immediately how maintain our open mind on equal Lavine said that Judaism’s council member Anthony in the community, she said. similar it was to his hometown of rights, inclusivity and other issues emphasis on serving the community Ricciardelli in the May 4 contest. If elected she’s prioritizing Skokie, Illinois. of importance to all our citizens,” he helps to inform his decisions. —James Russell infrastructure, including transit “While I was growing up there, said. “My essential guidepost is that Early voting will continue through and city services, to support Skokie was growing and building Other priorities include providing ‘it’s not about me.’ After my family April 27 and the general election is and attract businesses and out — adding housing, schools, a safe environment and supporting life, servant leadership is the most May 1. For more voting and election residents. She is also focused on shopping and other amenities at a police and firefighters. rewarding role in my life. I started information, visit dallascityhall.com. addressing a looming affordable swift pace — while being close to “We must continue to invest in housing crisis and diversifying the culture provided by Chicago,” he our police and fire departments to the city’s economy by fostering said. keep their equipment up to date and Granite • Marble • bronze entrepreneurship. “I was attracted to Plano as hold on to the top management and 8921 C.F. HAWN FREEWAY, “Fort Worth is home for me, a place where my family and I the experienced personnel who keep DALLAS, TEXAS 75217 not only because it’s the place could grow up with the city. I’ve our city one of the safest in America,” (214) 398-4459 I’ve called home my entire life, enjoyed looking forward to another he said. Fax: (214) 398-6672 but because it’s a great place great new city service, restaurant, He’s served in various roles to live,” she said. “Fort Worth program, shopping spot, or other with the city and in community, DON SPRADLING, PRESIDENT has amazing people, vibrant amenity just about every year. Plus, including as chairman of the HOME: (972) 222-0672 neighborhoods, and a strong being close to Dallas and Fort Worth Library Advisory Board and on the GARY SPRADLING, VICE PRESIDENT sense of community. gives us access to a wide range of Parks and Recreation board. He’s —James Russell other cultural amenities,” he said. volunteered with the Boy Scouts, and WE SUPPORT ISRAEL! Jubilee Gala

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By Tina Wasserman 8-ounce bowl. Set aside. Israeli Marinated Onions This past weekend my with Sumac synagogue had a celebration 2. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch for Yom HaAtzmaut on Zoom. pieces. Doesn’t need to be perfect • ½ 4-inch white or red onion Through the auspices of Jewish thickness or cubes. • 2 teaspoons sumac Rock Radio and a great nibble • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or of hummus and crispy pita and 3. Place the chicken in a 2-quart white balsamic vinegar veggies supplied by Little Greek, nonreactive bowl with the olive oil, • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt I was transported to Israel and lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the Jewish camping experiences that shawarma spices. Mix to coat well. 1. Peel and slice the onion in half from mold modern Jews today. In Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or top to bottom. Thinly slice the onion the background were beautiful more. Reserve remaining spices for in the same direction and place in a pictures of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, another time. 1-quart glass or nonreactive bowl. the shuks, the desert of Sinai and the caverns of Rimon. I missed 4. When ready to cook, position your 2. Add the remaining ingredients traveling to Israel so much. The racks or remove one rack so that and set aside for an hour or more to Photo: Tina Wasserman last time I was there I was leading the dish can fit in the oven with the slightly soften the onions and blend Israeli Marinated Onions with Sumac a 10-day tour exploring Israeli skewers upright. Heat the oven to the flavors. 3. If using a mixer, turn it onto #2 setting. lox and forgo the bagel! foods and culture. It made me 350 degrees. Add the water and then add the oil. Stir miss the khachapuris, the halvah Serve with Shawarma or any grilled until all liquid is incorporated. • Do not be intimidated by the and the shawarma on laffa bread. 5. Cut the onion in half horizontally meats such as fajitas! amount of oil. I promise you the I missed it so much that I created and place one or both halves, cut 4. Add the remaining ½ cup flour and dough will be easy to spread out with my own shawarma with my own side down, in a 9-inch glass pie plate Yield: about 1¼ cups run the mixer for 6 minutes, OR, place your fingertips and the taste will be spice mix gleaned from research or 8-inch glass square pan. Place a the ½ cup flour on your counter or a fantastic! and the foods that accompany rimmed baking sheet or pizza pan Tina’s Tidbits: board and knead the flour into the it. No, I didn’t have a 3-foot-high under the dish to catch any drippings dough until a smooth, soft, slightly skewer laden with 20 pounds of if the skewers fall down a little (OK if • Sumac is a red berry that has a sticky dough is formed. Israeli Salad meat to slice thinly, but I got an that happens) slightly citrus taste. As a garnish, it With or without the herbs, this idea from Jamie Geller to place a adds a beautiful maroon color. In 5. Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon salad is so refreshing and great as small amount of chicken thighs (in 6. Thread the meat on the 2 skewers, addition, it adds a touch of acidity to olive oil. Turn dough in bowl to coat a topping for the Shawarma. It is so Israel they most often use turkey pressing the meat tightly together. a dish. with oil, cover with plastic wrap and ubiquitous at an Israeli table that you bathed in the fat of lamb to create place in a warm, draft-free spot (a might consider it to be their “salsa.” that unique taste) on the vertical 7. Spear onion half with both the • The longer this mixture sits, the turned-off microwave oven is perfect skewers in the oven to roast. skewers (or use both halves, 1 skewer softer the onions become but that is for this, or a warming drawer if you are • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Israeli Independence Day might for each) great. lucky to have one). • 1⁄₃ cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil be over, but the heartwarming • Kosher salt and freshly ground effect of eating Israeli food keeps 8. Pour any remaining marinade over • If you use a red onion, the color will 6. Let dough rise until double in size black pepper us connected until the next time the meat and place in the oven. Roast be slightly bleached out because of (about 1 hour). Punch down dough • 1⁄₃ cup coarsely chopped parsley we can be there and taste the foods for 45-60 minutes or until chicken the vinegar. and cut into 12 pieces. Dough is very • 5 scallions, thinly sliced into right off the cart. reaches 165 degrees. Convection soft and sticky so flour your hands well rounds, or ½ onion, finely diced The following are all the ovens will probably use a shorter before shaping into balls. Place dough • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint accompaniments you will need for amount of time. Laffa balls on a heavily greased baking sheet • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and your shawarma plate. If you want and let rest while you get your board diced into ¼-inch pieces I LOVE this recipe! The bread is softer to be very authentic, drizzle some 9. Remove meat from skewers and and thicker than pita but still thin and pan ready. • 3 tomatoes, seeded and cut into tahini sauce over the sandwich and serve with marinated Sumac Onions, enough to wrap some food inside to ¼-inch pieces stuff in some french fries to really Israeli Salad and Laffa and drizzled make a sandwich. The amount of oil 7. Heavily oil a large cutting board and transport you back to the streets of with some tahini if you wish. used makes it very easy to pat out heat a flat, nonstick griddle or ridged 1. Combine the lemon juice, Jerusalem. and place on a grill plate or skillet… grill. olive oil and seasonings in a small, Serves 2-3 people. Recipe may be unless you have a taboon in your screw-top jar. Adjust seasoning if Israeli Shawarma doubled. backyard! 8. Place a ball of dough on the oiled necessary and set aside. board and lightly pat the dough into a 2. Combine all the vegetables in The spice mix: Tina’s Tidbits: • 7½ cups bread flour circle about 8 inches in diameter. Don’t a serving bowl. • 1 tablespoon cumin • 1 package Rapid Rise yeast worry if it is not a perfect circle; it will 3. Just before serving, toss with • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • I generally freeze all of my brown- • 2 tablespoons sugar stretch when placing it in the pan and the salad dressing and serve. • ½ teaspoon allspice based spices in the freezer to keep • ½ tablespoon salt gets torn apart while eating anyway. Serves 6-8 as a side dish. • ½ teaspoon sweet or hot paprika their flavor intact over a period of • 3 cups water (your choice) time and it prevents any microscopic • ¼ cup fragrant extra-virgin olive oil 9. Cook dough on one side until lightly Tina’s Tidbits: • 1 teaspoon salt bug eggs from hatching and (Tunisian, Greek or Italian) golden and edges look puffed and dry. • 1 tablespoon turmeric contaminating the spice. • Additional oil for greasing bowl and Flip dough over and cook for a few • This salad is only as delicious as • 1 teaspoon ground coriander board minutes until underside is done. This its components. If tomatoes aren’t • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • This recipe can easily be doubled. should take only about 3-4 minutes in season, try using cut-up cherry • ½ teaspoon ginger This makes a generous portion for 1. Combine 7 cups of the flour, yeast, total. or pear tomatoes. No need to seed two. It can also be made with turkey sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl them! • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs thigh or even tender lamb chunks. or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a 10. Keep covered until all Laffa is made. • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil dough hook. • To seed a ripe tomato, cut the • Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 • Always use the thigh meat from the Tina’s. Tidbits: tomato in half horizontally. Hold the tablespoon) turkey or chicken as they will not dry 2. Measure the water in a large glass tomato cut side down over your sink • 1 onion out as fast. If you are using boneless measuring cup and microwave for 1 • Serve with vegetables and and then gently squeeze and shake • 2 9-inch skewers breast, figure about 20 minutes more minute and 35 seconds (or until it is Mediterranean dips or fold over a down. Most or all of the seeds will be or less so meat isn’t dry. Also use a around 120 degrees on an instant-read filling and eat it like a sandwich. Or, removed. 1. Combine all the spices in an little more olive oil in the marinade. thermometer). spread with some cream cheese and