A Jewish Happy Birthday from G.W. Bush
While he isn’t the Black Eyed Peas, it is still pretty cool to hear a former Prez say “Mazel Tov.” Check out G.W. Bush’s birthday address to the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Author Archive for Leora Maccabee
Leora Maccabee is Editor in Chief and a regular blogger for TC Jewfolk. She grew up benefiting from many great Twin Cities Jewish institutions, and is excited to use this blog to give back to the community that is such a strong part of her identity. Leora is an attorney at Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand LLP. Contact her at Leora@tcjewfolk.com.
What Does Barbie Say About YOU?
Wednesday night I’m speaking on a panel called “The Future of Judaism: Told from the 20’s/30’s Perspective.” I’m sort of nervous about it. I need your help.
Mar 09, 2010 | 12 comments | View Post
The “Bite Tushy” Scene and Other Great Jewish Movie Moments
The Oscars are over. Or as B.B. King would croon “The Thrill is Gone.” But thanks to Heeb Magazine, we can still read and watch the “100 Greatest Jewish Movie Moments.”
Mar 08, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Wanted: TC Jewfolk Minnesota Politics Writer
TC Jewfolk is looking for an assertive, passionate and creative writer to cover the Minnesota (Jewish) politics beat for the blog during this spring’s legislative session, and into the election season this fall. Are you up for the challenge?
Mar 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
What the Bleep? This week’s news
A lot of crazy #&#%$* happens in the Jewish world each week. Don’t miss these stories on circumcision bans, swastika graffiti, Rudy Boschwitz’s legal troubles, the IDF on Facebook, and a chance to trade bibles for porn.
Mar 06, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
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Hey Jews! Donate Your Shoes [UPDATED]
The Sabes JCC, Saint Paul JCC, and Minneapolis Jewish Day School are teaming up to get shoes from Jews (say that 3x fast) to donate to families in Haiti through a charity called Soles4Souls.
Size Doesn’t Matter: Israel’s hot new tourism campaign
It isn’t the size that counts, it’s how you use it. (Video after the jump)
Mar 02, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
The Intifada Comes to Campus: Movie Preview
A preview of the just-released intense documentary about anti-Israel activism on college campuses called “Crossing the Line: The Intifada Comes to Campus.”
Mar 01, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
What the Bleep?! This week’s news
Don’t miss these stories on hot Jewesses, Obama Muslim rumors, an Israeli spy in Hamas, a skinhead turned Jew, Jewish money stats, and the EU on Palestine.
Win free tickets to gypsy klezmer band Gadji-Gadjo at the Cedar
TC Jewfolk is giving away two pairs of free tickets to Gadji-Gadjo at the Cedar. Think Klezmatics before they got mellow meets punk, a cappella and that bar scene from Fiddler on the Roof.
Feb 25, 2010 | 11 comments | View Post
