Author Archive for Emily Cornell

By day Emily Cornell connects people and brands at a Minneapolis agency. By night (and, let's face it, often during the day), she connects people to other people online and off. Follow her on Twitter @ECCornell, find her on LinkedIn or drop her a line at emily@tcjewfolk.com.

Home for the Holy Days: Twin Cities Communities Welcome You

Home for the Holy Days: Twin Cities Communities Welcome You

Not having a “home” for the High Holy Days can make you feel a little lonely. Here’s our 3rd annual lists of Twin Cities synagogues and independent minyans that invite you to join them.

Sign at entrance to Mea Shearim.

On The Tzniut Project

Record breaking heat here in the Twin Cities. And a series on one of my favorite blogs has me thinking about what it means to stay covered up.

Hot Summer Concert: Win Tickets to Balkan Beat Box at the Cedar

Hot Summer Concert: Win Tickets to Balkan Beat Box at the Cedar

Balkan Beat Box returns to The Cedar on July 19th and TC Jewfolk has your chance to win a pair of tickets. Hurry up and enter to win by Thursday, July 14th.

Hillel Seeks Director of First Impressions

Hillel Seeks Director of First Impressions

Hillel is look for a rockstar part-time administrator to help make a positive impact on Jewish life on campus. Are you that somebody?

Noshin’ Bites: The Liver Spread-A-Palooza is Coming!

Noshin’ Bites: The Liver Spread-A-Palooza is Coming!

Chopped Liver Spread-A-Palooza 2011, the world’s biggest matzah and another chance for glory in a kosher recipe contest? You betcha it’s all inside this edition of Noshin’ Bites!

And You Thought Milk Was Expensive…

And You Thought Milk Was Expensive…

The U.S. consumer is no stranger to rising food costs. But would *you* join a boycott to drive down the price of cottage cheese? Israeli shoppers did just that, as The Jewish Daily Forward reports.

A Billboard to Bring Gilad Shalit Home?

A Billboard to Bring Gilad Shalit Home?

Gal Sitty, a young Los Angeles native, is raising money to erect a “Free Gilad Shalit” billboard near the UN. He’s halfway to the $10k goal with 6 days left to raise money.

Keeping Kosher on a Budget: Coupons to the Rescue?

Keeping Kosher on a Budget: Coupons to the Rescue?

I’m fascinated by “Extreme Couponing.” But I’ve been wondering if there’s a way to save big while staying kosher(style) and eating healthy. Turns out I’m not the only one asking the same thing.

Help Wanted: Join the TC Jewfolk Staff

Help Wanted: Join the TC Jewfolk Staff

We’re looking for a few good folks to join our team. Learn more about TC Jewfolk’s open spots for contributing and guest writers.

Come Celebrate: “Ahava Raba” CD Release Tonight

Come Celebrate: “Ahava Raba” CD Release Tonight

Matthew Levitt celebrates the release of “Ahava Raba,” his first Jewish music album. Tonight’s Jewish Culture Showcase at the Acadia Cafe will also feature other local Jewish artists.

You Scream, I Scream: Magnum’s Here!

You Scream, I Scream: Magnum’s Here!

I have to believe that more than a few of us who heard that Magnum had arrived and thought of only one thing: Israel.

On This Day of Remembrance

On This Day of Remembrance

Yom HaShoah gives us a chance to reflect and remember both the horrors and the heroes. Here are two ways for you to do so – including a community commemoration tonight at 7pm.

Another Epic Story: MN Opera’s Wuthering Heights Breathtaking

Another Epic Story: MN Opera’s Wuthering Heights Breathtaking

In case you haven’t gotten your fill of epic storytelling this week, head to see Minnesota Opera’s “Wuthering Heights” for a breathtaking performance.

Manischewitz Cook-Off Yields Scrumptious Recipes

Manischewitz Cook-Off Yields Scrumptious Recipes

The Manischewitz’s 5th Annual Cook-Off winning recipe is Chicken and Egg Donburi. Here’s the recipe for those of you who haven’t yet tossed out your rice.

Kosher Express Brings Meat Straight to Your Door

Kosher Express Brings Meat Straight to Your Door

A spotlight on one of our advertisers. Learn more about The Kosher Express – bringing kosher meat straight to your door.