Help Me Write My #ish
It’s time to write my #ish, I want to get it just right, and I need your help. Here’s my quick run-down of the hot new Jewish website www.whatsyourish.com.
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.
The Holocaust and My Life: on Family and Surviving Part I
I wanted to write about being a third generation survivor, the effect that has had on my life, and if being a fourth generation survivor would have an equivalent effect on the lives of my children.
Chewing The Fat — Easter vs Passover
When a Jewish holiday and Christian holiday occur at about the same time, that’s my queue to wrangle myself up a non-Jew to help me compare the holidays.
Bacon & Lox: The Joy of Bacon
The departure of Stephanie as co-writer Bacon has got me thinking about the food bacon, so enjoy, as Bacon & Lox gets foodie (kind of).
Mar 01, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
Bacon & Lox: Jewish Deli Virgin Gets Deflowered
In this episode of Bacon & Lox, our very own Stephanie the Shiksa experiences a true rite of passage as she visits her first Jewish deli.
Jan 18, 2010 | 8 comments | View Post
Bacon & Lox: The Christmas-Hanukkah Sound Off
Debating the merits of Hanukkah versus Christmas goes back for generations. In this holiday sound-off, we’ll look at the music, traditions, forced family interaction, and even the national uproar regarding retail signage.
Dec 21, 2009 | 4 comments | View Post
The Quintessential Single Parent Dating Question
At what point in a relationship do you introduce your children to your special friend? The easy answer is, “Whenever you know that the relationship has a good chance of being long term”. It’s an accurate answer, safe, uncontroversial, at times realistic, and very boring. I’m not ready to accept that one, at least for this discussion. I want something more.
Nov 16, 2009 | 7 comments | View Post
Young Leadership of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation – Defying Segmentation
This is just a sampling of how being active in Young Leadership has affected my life. But no matter what you are looking for, whether it’s networking, friendship, dating, volunteering opportunities, etc., there are people and possibilities here ready to make a difference in your life. That’s because all of us come to the Federation for different reasons, from different backgrounds, and each has a unique story. So when we all come together, we don’t partition ourselves into little sub-segments of clearly defined characteristics, we interact, make new connections, and broaden our own experience.
Oct 16, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
