You’re Invited: New Jew in Town Late Night Happy Hour!
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Maccabeats Review: Let’s Do It Together
If you were one of the lucky ones that watched the Maccabeats concert, join me in reviewing the event. I’ll give you some of my thoughts, then add yours.
Hava Nagila (The Movie): The Review
A new film that explores the song we all know, but know nothing about.
Shabbat 250: Shabbat Dinner For Hundreds Of Jews On Campus
On April 19th, 250 Jewish students came together on campus to celebrate a Shabbat dinner, through the efforts of U of M Chabad and Hillel.
ArtsLab: Embracing the Beloved
This love affair with the sun is sure to melt the ice. A musical performance for the ages, playing at the Sabes JCC on May 1st.
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.
Berek and Amanda Awend Create Jewish Americana
Debbie Friedman made Jewish music modern for her time. The Awends want to make Jewish music modern for now.
Goodnight, I Love You, and Nine Millimeter Guns
New Jew in Town Daci Platt describes her first encounter with rappers HaDag Nachash, who will be in town Sunday.
It’s Israel Week, How Are You Celebrating?
With Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzma’ut, this week is Israel Week in the Twin Cities. We run down all the cool stuff happening to celebrate.
The Maccabeats Are Coming To Town
The weather outside is frightful, but The Maccabeats are so delightful. These Jewish a capella sensations are coming to Minneapolis, and TC Jewfolk has two tickets to give away!
Win Tickets To The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Target Center this weekend (April 12-13). Learn about their Jewish founder, and win tickets to the event.
Interview With Former Michigan Basketball Player Ron Garber
Local Jew Ron Garber on Michigan basketball, J Street, and ice cream.
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.
From Backstage to Center Stage: Mort & Micki Naiman
Sabes JCC benefit honorees Micki and Mort Naiman have been working tirelessly for years to strengthen our local Jewish community.
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.’”
Need Some Creative Thinking? Ask These Kids!
Israeli kids are learning how to be future problem solvers thanks to their visionary teacher, dedicated parents and a strong partner in Minnesota.
Passover Madness, Final Round
From thirty-two down to two. This is the final matchup. Vote now on Facebook for either God or Matzah Ball Soup.
New Jew in Town: Meeting a “Real” Writer
Rebecca Kanner, author of Sinners and the Sea, inadvertently taught me an important life lesson at a Federation event.
Passover Madness, Final Four
We’re down to our final four. Vote now on Facebook! God vs. Frogs and Matzah Ball Soup vs. Chocolate Covered Matzah.
Passover Madness, Final 8
We’re down to the final eight teams in our Passover Madness bracket. God vs. Miriam. Frogs vs. Blood. Matzah ball soup vs. Brisket. Macaroons vs. Chocolate-covered matzah. Vote now on Facebook!
Passover Madness Tournament, Round of 16
Round One saw plenty of upsets and close calls. What will the Round of 16 have in store? Only one day to vote for this round, so vote now on Facebook!