A Random Walk With Rashi –What Hammurabi Says, And All The More So
Anybody Want To Give This One a Pshat?
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“My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding” a Hilarious Romp
The bizarrely funny, poignant, political yet not too political musical currently at the MN Jewish Theatre Company has the audience rolling with laughing while at the same time packing an emotional punch.
Feb 19, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
A Random Walk With Rashi – Sarah Seethes While Isaac Teethes
What Went On In That Biblical Shower? You Decide
Feb 16, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Listening to Saddam: American Tapes Reveal an Alternate Reality
“The Saddam Tapes”: a peek into the Saddam regime’s grasp of reality. The truth, as recorded, is a mixture of the politically prosaic and the terrifyingly ideological.
Feb 13, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
A Random Walk With Rashi: Biblical Horseplay
How many variations on yud, tzadi, chet, kuf can you find?
Feb 09, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Book Fair Author Lisa Miller’s “Heaven” Agonizing or Thought-Provoking, Depending on You
Is heaven a place? Who gets to go? Will you see your spouse there? What about your dog? Don’t pack your bags yet, but join Sarah once again as she journeys through the pages of Lisa Miller’s book ‘Heaven.’
A Random Walk With Rashi: Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!
Abraham and Sarah request the honor of your presence at a feast to celebrate the weaning of their son, Isaac. BYOB.
Feb 02, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
A Random Walk With Rashi: With Radical Amazement
Join us as we reconvene and find Sarah in a shtik nachas.
Jan 26, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Novel “Comedy in a Minor Key” a Gripping Wartime Story
“Comedy in a Minor Key” a dark comedy of wartime manners that is impossible not to enjoy despite the serious subject.
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
“The False Friend”: Goldberg’s New Novel a Fascinating Trip Through Truth and Memory
“The False Friend” transports to all the places a book could take me, shouting its relevance way beyond the experience of Celia, now 31, looking back to her 11-year-old-self. Read the book, then come to the St. Paul JCC to hear Myla speak.
Jan 13, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
“Must Read” Jewish Books of 2011
The holidays are over, the coffee-table books have all been unwrapped and set aside, and winter isn’t going anywhere. Settle in for some good reading. Literary critic D. G. Myers here presents the 38 best Jewish books of 2011, all of which merit your attention.
Yemen Blues’ Well-Meaning Reach Exceeds Its Grasp
Ravid Kahalani, the frontman for Yemen Blues, has a message to deliver. I just wish Kahalani would shut up and let the music do the talking for him.
Jan 03, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
“Cinderella” at the Ordway Perfect for Those Looking for Magic
There’s no question, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Cinderella” at the Ordway is one the most enjoyable performances I’ve seen in town this year. Don’t miss it and bring your daughters and sons (in princess and prince wear).
Dec 18, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
A Random Walk With Rashi: Goodfathers
“Funny how? I mean, funny like I’m a clown? I amuse you? I make you laugh? How am I funny? Tell me. Tell me what’s funny.”
Dec 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Matisyahu Shaves Beard, Changes His Act
Matisyahu is going through a change in his life. It’s apparent that he’s had a moment of clarity, and he’s running with it.
Dec 14, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
