Pop Parsha: The Voice’s Todd Kessler—The Man Without a Mane
Rabbi Jeremy Fine recently caught up with NBC’s The Voice contestant Todd Kessler (of Team Ceelo) to hear about his music.
Category: Religion & Beliefs
Does Zionism Matter Anymore?
The word Zionism is wrought with controversy. But is it a relevant term in the 21st century? And what does the answer say about the state of Jews and the Jewish state?
A Difficult but Meaningful Fast
Fasting is an incredibly powerful tool for seeing deeper within ourselves and the world around us. Enter: Yom Kippur. A reflective article for the Highest of Holydays by Rabbi Avi Olitzky.
The Wandering Jew: In Need Of New Arguments
Anti-Semitism and anti-Israel cries are drowning out support for Israel. When you consider the differences between the pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel rallies, it’s not hard to see why.
Minneapolis Jew to Know: Cara Levin
I thought I was familiar with the Minneapolis Jewish community… until I heard about Cara Levin.
The Missing Piece to your High Holiday Experience: Your Voice
Don’t just let your cantor and choir sing to you while you sit there and contemplate your life, love, and transgressions, this High Holiday season. Use your voice!
Pop Parsha: Al Franken and Nitzavim
Words of Torah before Sen. Franken at the Jewish Federation of St. Paul’s Gala. Will the high holidays be just a moment of repenting before we go about our everyday business? Or something more?
Of Pomegranates and Perspectives – Thoughts for the New Year
Why did Rabbi Meir continue studying from his teacher even after he went rogue? Perceiving the essence beyond the surface.
Dybbuks, Golems and “The Possession”: A New Look at Jewish Exorcism
Seeing “The Possession” in the movie theater this week made me realize that exorcism wasn’t started by Catholics.
Frizzy Hair? Coupons? What’s a Jew to Do?
How do we balance stereotypes, honest but not always positive portrayals of Jews and at times being the “only Jew in the room”?
Imagine, Israel’s Greatest Basketball Team…
As Maccabi Haifa prepares to come into town and play the TWolves, here is a look at some of Israel’s greatest players.
Ask Rabbi Zalman: Does G-d Care How I Vote?
TC Jewfolk’s column for questions you were afraid to ask in Hebrew school. Today’s question for the Rabbi? Does G-d care how I vote? Or… What’s the difference between G-d and the President of the U.S.?
Somewhere to Go: My Jewish Grandfather’s Journey
He was eighteen when his family heard he would be drafted. He would be stuck in freezing barracks, getting up every day at the crack of dawn.
New Jew in Town: Jewish Geography Should be an Olympic Sport
Everyone has a favorite Jewish geography story. Mine takes place in Paris in the summer of 2005.
People of the Book
I was surprised when three or four people said something like, “I don’t read, but my favorite movie is…” Wait, what? What do you mean you don’t read?
Adath’s Newest Rabbi: A Humble Trailblazer
A trailblazer at heart – he was the first openly gay person to be admitted to JTS – and in practice, in his vision of how to create a warm, spiritual community, the TC welcomes Rabbi Weininger.
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In Case You Missed Matisyahu at First Ave Last Night…[Video]
Matisyahu absolutely rocked First Ave last night. The music, the lights, the swaying. It was spiritual and yet totally pop. Check out our videos of “One Day” and “Sunshine” from his show!
New Jew in Town: Making Friends Easier Than Expected
Being the new kid at Federation’s happy hour is less mortifying than being the new kid in high school.
Ask Rabbi Zalman: Sweet! There’s a Jewish Valentine’s Day Too?
TC Jewfolk’s column for questions you were afraid to ask in Hebrew school. Today’s question for Rabbi Zalman? Wait, so we get a Jewish Valentine’s Day? Tell me more! Says “Jewish Love Child.”
A Random Walk With Rashi: A Little Ewe Will Dew You
Closing the door on Chapter 21, and on pace to align our study of the Akedah with its reading on Rosh Hashanah – our own veritable transit of Venus.
Rav Elyashiv’s Mixed Legacy
Last Wednesday night, in the middle of a blazing heat wave, a quarter of a million people flocked to the funeral of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv. Who was he, and why was this 102-year-old so revered?
