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Aish HaTorah is a world leader in creative Jewish educational programs and leadership training, dedicated to answering the vital question, "Why be Jewish?" Aish HaTorah, founded in Jerusalem by Rabbi Noah Weinberg in 1974, is dedicated to revitalizing the Jewish people by providing opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds to discover their heritage in an atmosphere of open inquiry and mutual respect.
Ohr Somayach - For more than 30 years, Ohr Somayach has been instilling Jewish pride in university students the hard way – through knowledge. A world leader in Jewish outreach, Ohr Somayach has always understood that quick fixes for flagging Jewish identity don’t work. And that only Jewish learning can give a young man “ownership” of his heritage, and a deep, enduring sense of pride and identity.
Orthodox Union - The union was established in New York City in 1898 to foster Orthodox beliefs and practices. To pursue its goals, the union sponsors numerous elementary and secondary day schools oriented toward Orthodoxy and supports some 15 Orthodox institutes of higher learning (yeshivas). It also publishes the quarterly Perakim and two bi-monthlies, Jewish Life and Jewish Action. The union’s main auxiliary unit, Women’s Branch (established 1924), publishes Hachodesh and operates the Hebrew Teachers Training School for Girls. The National Conference of Synagogue Youth was set up in 1954. Many manufactured foods that meet the requirements of Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) bear the union’s mark of approval and affiliations.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas - For nearly a century, the Federation has been the central coordinating agency for the Dallas community. It is the one place where philanthropy, volunteerism and shared commitment come together to make a difference in the community and the world. From hometown to homeland, Federation brings life-saving and life-sustaining caring to Jews in need in Dallas and overseas.
Jewish Community Center of Dallas - The Jewish Community Center of Dallas is part of your extended family, your home away from home − providing programs and services for all ages and stages in life. Within our walls or around the world, our members gather together to meet, play, learn, celebrate and be part of the Community. As always, everyone, regardless of age, faith or background, is welcome.
Jewish Family Services of Dallas - Jewish Family Service will preserve and strengthen the quality of life for individuals and families in the Jewish and Greater Dallas communities by providing essential and affordable mental-health and social services.
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Torah Day School of Dallas - Torah Day School of Dallas (TDSD), the fastest-growing Jewish day school in Dallas with an enrollment of 250 students from age two through grade eight, provides a solid academic curriculum that meets and exceeds state and national learning standards. The Judaic studies program at TDSD has its roots in the 5000-year-old teachings of Jewish learning.
Mesorah High School for Girls - The mission of Mesorah High School for Girls is to cultivate a Torah-centered community of responsibility and friendship, and through a framework of academic excellence, to instill in each student a love of learning and a deep understanding of her unique role as a Jewish woman.
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Our community is fortunate to have numerous kosher establishments, all supervised by the Vaad Hakashrut of Dallas, Dallas Kosher (DK). For more information, visit the DK website www.dallaskosher.org
Restaurants
•Cafe Fino
(7522 Campbell Rd, Dallas, TX 75248; SW corner Campbell & Coit, map 972-931-9500)
Full service dairy restaurant Serving Pizza, pasta and other delicious Italian dishes. See their web site for more info.
•Esther's Steakhouse
(580 W. Arapaho , Richardson, TX 75080; access from Hampshire off of W. Arapaho, map, 972-479-9838)
Full service Middle Eastern grill restaurant (meat), open daily for dinner only and Saturday night after sundown. All items baked on premises are Pas Yisroel. BYOB of kosher wine. Adult dining only.
•Madras Pavilion Restaurant
(101 South Coit Road, Richardson, TX 75080; mall just south of Beltline, map, 972-671-3672)
Full service restaurant serving south Indian vegetarian and dairy cuisine. Popular Lunch Buffet is served every weekday. Private meeting & party room available. Off premise catering and take-out meals available upon request.
•Café Carmel (13410 Preston Road, Dallas, TX, 75240; behind Capital One Bank, access parking lot from Dilbeck Rd. map, 972-726-9800)
Dairy restaurant & cafe serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Open Sunday 9am-8:30pm, Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:30pm (early closing on Fri. afternoon), Sat. Night 7-10:30pm (winter only).
•Natalie’s Kitchen & Market (7114 Campbell Rd., Dallas, TX 75248; SE corner of Hillcrest & Campbell. map, 972-380-1010)
Middle Eastern meat grill restaurant featuring: falafel, shwarma, schnitzel, liver, lamb, kabobs, Israeli and Moroccan Salads , fresh hot pita bread and more. NATALIE'S MARKET (next door) has dozens of salads, cheeses, frozen dinners and dry goods, plus prepackaged Rubashkin meats, poultry and deli meats.
Deli Counters & Bakeries
•TOM THUMB BAKERY, KOSHER DELI AND FRESH MEAT MARKET
The Market at Preston Forest
(11920 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230; NE corner of Preston & Forest, map, 972-392-2501)
Fresh Glatt Kosher meat & fish department (including a variety of Sushi), a full service kosher deli department and a kosher bakery are under DK supervision. All breads & rolls in the Bakery are pareve; cakes, pastries and other baked items as marked. Prepared foods, fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, meats, deli sandwiches and platters are available for take-out in sealed trays or containers indicating DK supervision. Fresh fish ground for Holiday orders. A limited menu of cooked to order items are available daily and may be eaten in the cafe area. Full time DK Mashgichem: Shmuel Berkowitz or Michael Baum. DK Certification is limited to this location only.
•TOM THUMB BAKERY, KOSHER DELI AND FRESH MEAT MARKET
New North Dallas Location!
(1380 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080, map, 972-680-6010).
Fresh Glatt Kosher meat & fish department (including a variety of fresh Sushi), full service kosher deli department and a kosher bakery are under DK supervision. As of July 1st 2007 all breads & rolls in the Bakery are pareve and all cakes, pastries and other baked items produced are either pareve or dairy as marked. Take-out hot prepared foods, fried chicken, rotisserie chicken & meats, hamburgers & fries, hot lunches; deli sandwiches and other deli products are provided in sealed containers indicating DK supervision. A limited menu of 'cooked-to-order' items and prepared foods may be eaten in the café area. Full time DK Mashgichem: Moe Gabbai and Shaul Cajas. DK Certification is limited to this locations only.
•ESTHER'S BAKERY
Next Door to Esther's Steakhouse
(580 W. Arapaho , Richardson, TX 75080; access from Hampshire off of W. Arapaho, map, 972-479-9838)
Variety of baked goods, including fresh Moroccan pastries & Esther's own Challah baked fresh every Friday.
Kosher Markets
•MILK & HONEY MARKET & GRILL (420 North Coit Rd., Richardson, TX, map, 972-404-0704)
Specialty items, Israeli products and full service grill counter featuring: felafel, schwarma, kebab and more.
Ice Cream
•GOOEY'S TREATS YOGURT SHOP
(11700 Preston Road, Dallas, TX; SE corner of Preston Rd. & Forest Ln., map, 214-691-9391)
Open daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm, Gooey's offers eighteen flavors of low-carb frozen yogurt, low fat and sugar free flavors as well as specialty yogurt pies for all occasions.
•GOOEY'S TREATS YOGURT SHOP
(2nd Store now under DK supervision: 19177 Preston Road, Suite 165, Dallas, Texas 75252, map, 469-737-8986)
Open daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm, Gooey's offers eighteen flavors of low-carb frozen yogurt, low fat and sugar free flavors as well as specialty yogurt pies for all occasions.
•COLDSTONE CREAMERY
(18101 Preston Road, Dallas, TX; NW Corner of Preston & Frankford 75252, map, 972-380-2653)
Super-premium ice cream, yogurt & Italian sorbet made fresh on site every day with your choice of countless mix-in combinations then scooped into fresh-made waffle cones or bowls. Custom-made cakes made fresh in a variety of mouthwatering cake and ice cream combinations wrapped in fluffy white frosting or fudge ganache. DK certification limited to this location.
Misc
• SAY IT SWEETLY (972-788-4695)
Wide variety of packaged pareve candy and chocolate. Packaged especially for gifts, weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc. Call Sorochel for product & price list.
•SIMCHA KOSHER CATERING
(3230 Towerwood Drive, Suite B, Dallas, TX, 75234, 972-620-7293)
The metroplex's only Jewishly-owned, fully equipped, full service kosher caterer (meat or dairy). Catering is offered at several area venues and is available for any size group. Drop off orders delivered in sealed DK packaging. Full service catering with wait staff, china, utensils, etc. is available for off-premise banquet service.