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Can A Princess Be President? Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein Will Let You Know This Thursday!

Can A Princess Be President? Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein Will Let You Know This Thursday!

This Thursday come hear Peggy Orenstein, a Minnesota Native and Jewish mother, speak about the effects of the ‘girlie-girl’ culture at the Mpls Fed’s event “Can A Princess Be President?”

The Necessity of Creating a New Pro-Israel Space

The Necessity of Creating a New Pro-Israel Space

The Jewish Community does not have one opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We must create a variety of spaces for Jews to speak on this tough issue.

This Thursday: Extraordinary Women Share Secrets At Semple Mansion

This Thursday: Extraordinary Women Share Secrets At Semple Mansion

Don’t miss Thursday’s Minneapolis Jewish Federation networking event for young women in their 20s, 30s & 40s: with amazing and inspiring women. Wine, apps, and fascinating discussion!

Jewish Day School: Worth the Cost?

Jewish Day School: Worth the Cost?

Is the rising cost of Jewish day school financially and morally sustainable? Rabbi Aryeh Klapper on Jewish Ideas Daily looks at a new model for Jewish day school, and whether it can fix the system.

Israel awaits.

Spend This Simchat Torah Surrounded by Jewish Singles… in Israel!

Not Your Usual Trip! See Israel Like You’ve Never Experienced It Before! Innovative and sensational, specifically designed with YOU in mind. International Jewish Singles 30s-50s Israel Tour.

National Council of Jewish Women, Minneapolis, Seeks Executive Director

National Council of Jewish Women, Minneapolis, Seeks Executive Director

The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Minneapolis is looking for an Executive Director. Do you have what it takes?

Adath Seeking Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Adath Seeking Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Adath Jeshurun Congregation is looking for a full time Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Do you have what it takes?

Jewish Jobs: Beth El Synagogue Seeks Marketing Director

Jewish Jobs: Beth El Synagogue Seeks Marketing Director

Beth El Synagogue is seeking a full time Marketing Director to manage all marketing, communications and public relations functions. Do you have what it takes?

Jewish Jobs: Beth Jacob Seeks a Youth Director

Jewish Jobs: Beth Jacob Seeks a Youth Director

Beth Jacob is looking for a dynamic individual, passionate about Jewish youth, to oversee and direct our successful Junior High and High School Youth program (Kadima and USY). Do you have what it takes?

A Nation that Dwells Alone: Why Does the World Pick on Tiny Israel?

A Nation that Dwells Alone: Why Does the World Pick on Tiny Israel?

Why is Israel’s capital, Jerusalem not recognized by any country in the world? Come to an event May 15th at Oakridge Country Club to learn why, and what to do about it.

A Jewish, Indian Love Story

A Jewish, Indian Love Story

“I am Indian and Jewish,” said Haran, “and this is my country. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else, and life is good and getting better.” Jewish Ideas Daily on love, and family among Jews in India.

Sarah, in Israel

How Israel Became My Peaceful Place

I was home, the place in which my ancestors resided 3,000 years ago. The place in which I have prayed to since the minute I learned to read Hebrew, and the place in which my faith is the culture.

You’re Invited: The 2nd Annual J’Outique

You’re Invited: The 2nd Annual J’Outique

Don’t miss J’Outique – a one-stop-shop for shopping the wares of local artists for Mother’s Day, Graduation, Confirmation, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, and just because you deserve it! At the Sabes JCC. May 10th.

Two Jews on Parenting: You Named the Baby What?

Two Jews on Parenting: You Named the Baby What?

Jeff and Carin are a couple of local Jews, each with a couple of kids. They have a lot of opinions on parenting. Each month, they’ll share their perspectives on a topic. This time, it’s baby names. Crazy, common, and Jewish.

Why Support Sholom at “Food for Your Soul?” One Family’s Story

Why Support Sholom at “Food for Your Soul?” One Family’s Story

Through many experiences, our family formed a close bond with Sholom. That’s why I was thrilled to co-organize the Food for Your Soul Under 40s Dinner Parties.