Category Archives: Texas Jewish Post

Obituaries: November 30th, 2023

Mary Frances Antweil Mary Frances Antweil Mary Frances Ginsburg Antweil, 93, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, 2023, in Fort Worth. Born in Fort Worth on Dec. 16, 1929, Mary Frances was the daughter of George and Sarah Schuster Ginsburg. After graduating from R.L. Read more » »

FIDF: ‘Today’s support in soldiers’ hands tomorrow’

Photo: Courtesy Tia Einhorn“Americans are going above and beyond with their support,” said Tia Einhorn (second from right), shown with Hava Shafner (left) and Max Miller (right), along with two IDF soldiers in uniform. Tia made aliyah just before the Oct. 7 massacres. Read more » »

Obituaries: October 26th, 2023

Martin Baron Martin ‘Marty’ Baron Martin “Marty” Baron, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Marty was born to Celia and Albert Baron in Newark, New Jersey, on Feb. 12, 1935, the youngest of four children. When Marty was 7, his family moved to Miami Beach, where he spent the remainder of his childhood. Read more » »

Larry Schoenbrun is DHHRM’s 2023 honoree

Photo: DHHRM2023 Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Hope for Humanity honoree Larry Schoenbrun and his wife Celia Hope for Humanity celebration, Oct. 25 By Deb Silverthorn The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (DHHRM) will celebrate Hope for Humanity, honoring Holocaust survivors and saluting Larry Schoenbrun, beginning at 5: 30 p.m. Read more » »

BBYO is back in Tarrant County with Ralph Berets Chapter

Photos: Courtesy NTO BBYOTeens enjoy a day at the lake at their chapter retreats, April 2023. This retreat incorporated multiple programming folds and offered unique programming. The chapter also received a game-changer grant for innovative programming and a Shabbat Grant for their Shabbat elements. Read more » »

DJHS ‘rock stars’ to be celebrated

Photo: Courtesy Dallas Jewish Historical Society 2023 Ann Sikora Humanitarian Award honorees, from left, Jeri Finkelstein, Marilyn Pailet and Liz Liener Sept. 28 honors to Jeri Finkelstein, Liz Liener and Marilyn Pailet By Deb Silverthorn The Dallas Jewish Historical Society (DJHS) will rock around the clock, at least from 5: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. Read more » »

Dot Heller, 89, still the dancing queen

Photo: Deb SilverthornDot Heller looks at a painting by B. Wilson, a former ballroom dancing student of hers who was inspired by her. The painting intended, and succeeded, to portray Dot and her late husband Sel — for more than 60 years gliding through life in love. Read more » »

Obituaries: August 10, 2023

Alvin Daiches Alvin Daiches Alvin Abe Daiches died peacefully at his home early Saturday morning, July 22, 2023. He was 81 years young. Born and raised in Fort Worth, along with his brother Larry, Alvin was the son of Joe and Lillie Daiches. He graduated from R.L. Read more » »

‘Shameful, farfetched, completely detached from reality’

Photo: Israeli Mission to the United Nations António Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, claimed that Israel “obviously” used excessive force in its counterterrorism operation in Jenin. Read more » »

Shearith weddings on same day built longtime bond

Photo: Michael SudhalterHarrell and Marilyn Pailet and Eileen and Aaron Kreisler marked their 60th anniversaries on June 30, 2023. Pailets, Kreislers celebrate 60th anniversaries By Michael Sudhalter Harrell Pailet wasn’t surprised to receive a phone call from his longtime friend, Dr. Aaron Kreisler, in 1997. Read more » »