Calling All Previous and Current B’nai Mitzvah Parents
The countdown has begun – less than a year until my oldest child’s bat mitzvah. As a parent, mixed emotions flood my head. I want your thoughts.
Author Archive for Jason Kapel
Contributing Writer Jason Kapel was born and bred in St. Louis Park, and currently lives with his two children in Golden Valley. Known throughout the community as “Micki’s Son”, he has slowly began to solidify his own identity through his involvement with Young Leadership of Minneapolis Jewish Federation and other activities. Contact Jason at Jason@tcjewfolk.com.
Celebrating 25 Years As A Jewish Adult
This month is the 25th anniversary of my Bar Mitzvah. 25 years since, in the eyes of our faith, I became a man. So how am I doing?
Oct 14, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
A Mensch in the Making
A broken leg reaffirms what a mensch my son is becoming.
Sep 23, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
The Definitive Single Parent Quiz
People keep telling me I’m a good parent. And maybe I am. Or maybe I’m not. Take this quiz to see how your single parenting skills stack up against mine.
May 27, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
One More Seat at Your Seder Table
Inviting the uninitiated to a Passover Seder is the best introduction to Judaism we can provide, and it makes our Seders even better.
Apr 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Oy What a Shande: My Confession and a Question
I went to a doctor for a LASIK surgery exam, but the doctor WASN’T JEWISH! Could my thoughtlessness lead to the downfall of our people?
Mar 09, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Another Single Father Conundrum
As single parents, we daily make decisions that affect multiple stakeholders. Some decisions make it difficult to stay altruistic in a self-seeking situation.
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
A Jew In The Woods
I’ve always used Jewish stereotypes to get out of doing things many other Minnesotans do. But later this week I’m heading to outstate Minnesota.
Dec 28, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
In Need of a Hanukkah Tradition
I haven’t established a tradition of daily gift giving during Hanukkah. But this is the year my children get eight gifts, even if they’re lame gifts. Advice?
Nov 30, 2010 | 9 comments | View Post
On Halloween: Let the Kids Play
After last night’s trick-or-treating, Jewish dad Jason Kapel wonders at what point can we just let kids enjoy what Halloween has become?
Nov 01, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
My TC Jewfolk Year in Review
I joined TC Jewfolk a year ago as a monthly contributor. At the risk of sounding self-absorbed, let me look back at what I’ve observed and learned.
Oct 27, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
diaTribe Reviews: A Man’s Responsibility
In A Man’s Responsibility, Rabbi Meszler blends modern, liberal attitudes with traditional Jewish teachings to help explain the role of Jewish men in today’s society.
Shaking Up High Holiday Tradition
This high holiday season, my family is going to do something different, and it just might be both at odds and in alignment with the tenants of Jewish custom.
Aug 30, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Chewing the Fat – Let’s Talk Marketing
As I begin my stint as marketing chair on the Minneapolis Jewish Federation Young Leadership Executive Committee, marketing to the people is on the brain.
Jul 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Moving away from the Holocaust: so what or now what?
The Holocaust is a critically important part of our history, but it has very little day-to-day impact on me. Am I part of the problem? Part of a society moving into the future without taking enough time to study the past?
May 25, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
