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What Must Be Said… The Jewish “Audacity of Hope”

What Must Be Said… The Jewish “Audacity of Hope”

The word “Chutzpah” has crept into the English vernacular but describes a distinctly Jewish characteristic…It is this Chutzpah – the “audacity of hope”- that is the secret to Jewish immortality.

Photo: J Street

My “Coming Out” Story … As a J Street Supporter

Minnesotan Mara Baron “comes out” as a J Street supporter after an especially inspiring policy conference in Washington, DC. And invites you to join her.

Jewish Jobs: Temple of Aaron Seeking Full-Time Director of Informal Ed and Marketing

Jewish Jobs: Temple of Aaron Seeking Full-Time Director of Informal Ed and Marketing

Temple of Aaron, a 1000+ family progressive Conservative synagogue in St. Paul is seeking a full-time Director of Informal Education and Marketing. Do you have what it takes?

Join JCA to Defeat the “Photo ID” Constitutional Amendment

Join JCA to Defeat the “Photo ID” Constitutional Amendment

“Photo ID” would make it hard or impossible for over 700,000 Minnesotans to vote. It affects all of us. Join Jewish Community Action to take a stand on this issue before the vote in November.

Camp TEKO is hiring: Do you have what it takes?

Camp TEKO is hiring: Do you have what it takes?

Camp TEKO, Temple Israel’s Jewish day camp on Lake Minnetonka is hiring Counselors, Lifeguards, Specialists, advocates for youth with special needs and a summer office manager. 18+

Sabes JCC’s Online Auction: Your Cheat Sheet to the Coolest items

Sabes JCC’s Online Auction: Your Cheat Sheet to the Coolest items

TC Jewfolk’s cheat sheet for the coolest items at the Sabes JCC’s online auction. Hotel stays, spa days and more! All for a fabulous cause. Attend the annual benefit to bid on 100+ add’l items!

Jenna Zark

You’re Invited: A Workshop for Playwright (and TCJewfolk writer) Jenna Zark’s New Play

TC Jewfolk writer Jenna Zark has a new play. Get a sneak peak at the St. Paul JCC’s reading with top-notch local actors on Monday night, April 30th.

Jewish Jobs: Shir Tikvah Seeking Religious School Teachers

Jewish Jobs: Shir Tikvah Seeking Religious School Teachers

Shir Tikvah of Minneapolis is seeking several dynamic Religious School and Hebrew School Teachers for the 2012-2013 school year. Do you have what it takes?

Jewish Jobs: Shir Tikvah Seeking Part-Time Youth Group Advisor

Jewish Jobs: Shir Tikvah Seeking Part-Time Youth Group Advisor

Shir Tikvah of Minneapolis is looking for a part-time dynamic Youth Group Advisor to inspire our youth to embrace and sustain their connection to Jewish Life. Do you have what it takes?

Jewish Jobs: Camp Butwin Looking for Nature, Boating Ropes Course Specialists and Lifeguards

Jewish Jobs: Camp Butwin Looking for Nature, Boating Ropes Course Specialists and Lifeguards

Camp Butwin in Eagan is looking for Summer Camp Specialists – do you have what it takes?

Martinis, Manhattans, and Dancing Shoes: Sabes JCC Goes Mad Men on May 3rd!

Martinis, Manhattans, and Dancing Shoes: Sabes JCC Goes Mad Men on May 3rd!

Bring out your skinny ties or little black dresses with pearls and come on down to the hottest new venue in town for the Sabes JCC’s Annual Benefit!

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Twin Cities’ Yom Ha’atzmaut Walk for Israel

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Twin Cities’ Yom Ha’atzmaut Walk for Israel

So you can get an “Ima” tatoo. Because blue and white are the “best colors with your skintone.” Awesome sephardic music. And it’s cheaper than flying to Israel. Our Top 10.

Israeli military checkpoint

The Unseen Shield

The Shin Bet (motto = “the unseen shield”) operates with transparency, providing personnel with legal propriety as they fulfill the responsibility of keeping Israelis out of harm’s way. An look at the organization and its history.

Jewish Jobs: Adath Seeks Sunday School K-2nd Grade Director

Jewish Jobs: Adath Seeks Sunday School K-2nd Grade Director

Adath Jeshurun Congregation is seeking to hire a Sunday School K-2nd grade “B’Yachad” Director. Do you have what it takes?

Plan for your Financial Future April 16 with JFCS NextGen

Plan for your Financial Future April 16 with JFCS NextGen

So on April 16, grab a beer and some appetizers at Stella’s and get tips on how to plan for your financial future.