Author Archive for Leora Itman

Leora Maccabee Itman is the President of Jewfolk Media, Inc. and Editor in Chief of TCJewfolk.com. She grew up benefiting from many great Twin Cities Jewish institutions, and is thrilled 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.

Temple of Aaron Announces Its Hip New Rabbi, Jeremy Fine, to Start in July

Temple of Aaron Announces Its Hip New Rabbi, Jeremy Fine, to Start in July

Twin Cities, meet the first of the new pack of cool rabbis to come to town, Rabbi Jeremy Fine, at Temple of Aaron.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY cast. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)

“Addams Family” Musical at the Ordway: Get the Discount!

Get ready for a macabre Broadway touring musical that is “wackily entertaining,” featuring music and lyrics by MOT Andrew Lippa. Get a discount for the May 8-10 shows! Free Tickets No Longer Available

Jewish Jobs: JFCS Hiring a Full-Time Graphic Designer

Jewish Jobs: JFCS Hiring a Full-Time Graphic Designer

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is looking to hire a Graphic Designer (37.5 hours per week). Do you have what it takes?

Yes, that's my lovely blue Mazda. Sporting the first TC Jewfolk bumpersticker in the Twin Cities. Woot!

Get Your TC Jewfolk Swag

It’s about time you decorate your car with TC Jewfolk swag. TC Jewfolk’s official “Ya, sure … Jew Betcha” bumperstickers are finally available! Donate $10 & score one for your car!

Win Tickets to “Madame Butterfly” at the Ordway

Win Tickets to “Madame Butterfly” at the Ordway

Love. Betrayal. Intrigue. Your free tickets to the selling-out performances of “Madame Butterfly” at the Ordway. Plus free admission to the cast party after the show.

An Interview With Actor Michael Levin, Plus Win Tix to “What’s the Word For” at Illusion Theater

An Interview With Actor Michael Levin, Plus Win Tix to “What’s the Word For” at Illusion Theater

TC Jewfolk interviews Michael Levin, the MOT star of Illusion Theater’s “What’s the Word For?”, which opened this past weekend. Plus an opportunity for you to win free tickets to the show.

You’re Invited 3/29: A Night of Kosher Komedy at the U

You’re Invited 3/29: A Night of Kosher Komedy at the U

If you’re free 3/29, and want to crack up with a ton of college kids, head over to the University Hotel for Hillel’s Night of Kosher Komedy with stand-up comedian Joel Chasnoff.

Matzo balls! YUM!!!

Chew on This: Our Fav TC Jewfolk Passover Articles

A selection of TC Jewfolk’s best Passover articles to get you thinking & prepping in your kitchen. Plus resources if you need a cool Seder to go to in the TC.

Leora with Rye Deli Co-Owner David Weinstein, sporting TC Jewfolk's new "Ya, sure ... Jew Betcha" T-shirts

TC Jewfolk “Jew Betcha” T-Shirts the Talk of the Town

TC Jewfolk’s fabulous “Ya, sure … Jew Betcha” t-shirts are the talk of the town. And not just in Minneapolis, but Los Angeles too.

Win Tickets to Saturday’s Jewish Film Festival Showing of Argentinian Comedy “My First Wedding”

Win Tickets to Saturday’s Jewish Film Festival Showing of Argentinian Comedy “My First Wedding”

I dare you to watch this trailer and not laugh. Unless you’re planning a wedding. Maybe then you might cry – oh no, you mean THAT could happen to me?

Bryan Fenkart (Huey) in the National Tour of MEMPHIS. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

“Memphis” at the Ordway Touches Deep and Rocks the House

Really, what’s not to love? The music, the dancing, and the story that whisked me with it, along with the rest of the audience. We all could have given the Company a standing ovation long into the night.

Free Tickets to Opening Night of the Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival

Free Tickets to Opening Night of the Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival

We’re giving away two pairs of free tickets to Opening Night at the Film Fest, the Minnesota Premiere of “Dorfman” plus a pre-show reception, and a Q & A with the film’s screenwriter and composer!

Bachmann Lashes Into Obama on Israel and Iran

Bachmann Lashes Into Obama on Israel and Iran

TC Jewfolk spoke with U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann in her Washington, DC office about the threat of Iran, who she thinks is to blame and what she thinks we should do about it. [Video Below]

Congressman Erik Paulsen Talks About Why Minnesotans Should Support Israel

Congressman Erik Paulsen Talks About Why Minnesotans Should Support Israel

Part II of TC Jewfolk’s exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). On America’s strong friendship with Israel, and why Minnesotans should support Israel. [Watch the video interview below]

Congressman Paulsen Decries Past Hesitancy on Iran and Expresses Hope for Sanctions To Have Impact

Congressman Paulsen Decries Past Hesitancy on Iran and Expresses Hope for Sanctions To Have Impact

Part I of TC Jewfolk’s exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). On the dangers of a nuclear Iran, the potential impact of sanctions, and bipartisan support for action on this issue. [Video interview below]