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Author Archive for Guest Post
TC Jewfolk guest writers come from a wide range of backgrounds. We're always looking for new voices. Interested in writing about Jewish movies, music, politics, gossip, news or ritual? Email Leora@tcjewfolk.com.
Israel: Taliban or Democracy?
At a Women of the Wall event on Friday, Rabbi Susan Silverman and others were faced with violent opposition from Haredi men.
Reuniting With History: One Family’s Auschwitz Journey
Seventy-one years ago today my great-grandfather was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. This month, my family published his memoir.
Play At Mount Zion Tells the Stories of Local Holocaust Survivors In Their Own Words
“We could talk. We could recall. We could tell stories,” said Holocaust survivor Erwin Farkas. This play at Mt Zion Temple shines light on the Holocaust through oral histories from those who lived it.
There is No Good Way of Explaining Hate to Your Children
A reflection on Anti-Semitism and Hate in general, from Minneapolis to Boston.
Film Review: No Place On Earth
“We were masters of our own fate in the cave.” Laura French reviews the riveting documentary, No Place On Earth.
Jewish Arts Lab, Or Why I’m A Jewish Artist
“At our recent Lab, I asked the participants to write a six-word memoir on being a Jewish Artist. There was one that really stood out to me: ‘Artist everywhere, Jew not always present.’”
Adath’s Rabbi Kravitz Honored As One Of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis
Guest post by Adath Jeshurun president Barbara Rubin-Greenberg on why Rabbi Kravitz is so deserving of this fantastic honor.
Better Late Than Never, Senator Portman
Earlier today, Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced his support of gay marriage, after his son came out as a gay man. No matter his reasons, this is a good thing.
My Rides With Magen David Adom
What stood out most to me was the language he was speaking. It wasn’t Hebrew. It wasn’t even Russian, a language that seems to be more popular in this area. It was Spanish, and I was the only person there who could speak it.
Temple Israel Interfaith Seder: Welcoming Strangers, Making Friends
All seders are chaotic in different ways. At the Interfaith Seder, guests dunked and downed their parsley before the prayer was finished, and one popped an entire slice of horseradish into her mouth.
Jewish Community Action’s Immigrant Seder Celebrates Freedom
Each year at Passover, Jews come together to tell the story of Exodus and celebrate our emancipation from bondage. For the past ten years, Jewish Community Action (JCA) has shared this tradition with our neighbors at the annual Immigrant Freedom Seder.
Theater Review: Compulsion Or The House Behind
The current production of “Compulsion, or the House Behind”, from the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, provides a “behind the scenes” twist about the life of a man who became consumed by Anne Frank.
Get Funding For Your Art Project From Rimon
Are you a writer, dancer, playwright, visual artist, or filmmaker? Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council is accepting grant proposals in its spring round of funding for arts-related projects.
Top 10 Reasons To Attend The Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival
This year the Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary with 19 incredible films. Win FREE TICKETS to opening night.
Check It Out: One-Day Jewish Texts Symposium At The U
The Center for Jewish Studies (CJS) at the University of Minnesota is hosting a one-day symposium on Sunday, February 17 about how poets and media artists engage with Jewish texts. Check it out!
OSRUI Is In My Blood: A Camp Memoir
Rabbi Locketz has been a camper, counselor, song leader, assistant director, and will be returning this coming summer for his ninth year as a member of the faculty. There’s no doubt about it; OSRUI is in his blood.
You’re Invited: Get A Taste Of Masorti
Masorti represents the religious rights of all Jews in Israel, and is changing the religious culture in the holy land. Meet Masorti Rabbi Yonatan Sadoff at Adath this Thursday, January 17th.
The Year 2012 In Sports
2012 was a year full of highs and lows for Jewish sports and athletes. Here are the ones that stood out, for better and for worse, in this athletic year.
You’re Invited: ENGAGE! 2013
Register for ENGAGE! 2013, a night of learning and fun, presented by the St. Paul JCC and Talmud Torah of St. Paul with support from the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul.
Elf The Broadway Musical — A Christmas Extravaganza!
Elf The Musical makes a “sparkle jolly twinkle jingly” splash at the Ordway this month!
