TC Jewfolk “Jew Betcha” T-Shirts the Talk of the Town
TC Jewfolk’s fabulous “Ya, sure … Jew Betcha” t-shirts are the talk of the town. And not just in Minneapolis, but Los Angeles too.
Category: Voices
From Chicago to Israel: What’s “Good” for Israel
I felt like I had descended into Bosh’s hell, minus the nakedness. The smoke, the strobe lights, the thumping techno music, the 20-somethings groping each other, and me, the American, in glasses.
Message of Hope from Israel
Barak has an impressive list of accomplishments for anyone his age, but what is most remarkable about him is his commitment for peace and his hope for a positive future in Israel, despite all obstacles, and despite his own background.
Mar 21, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
The Wandering Jew: Israel in Abstraction and Reflection
The draw and fear of Aliyah. The problems and undeniable gifts of Israel. What can the greater picture mean to a single, wandering Jew?
Mar 19, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
Protecting The Soul Of A Child (With A Little Help From Hillel)
We set out to find positive lessons he could learn from being targeted by this hateful anti-marriage amendment. Then what could be a lesson in the scary parts of life could become a positive lesson in the power to make the world a better place.
A Chance of Snow … In Jerusalem?
When Jerusalemites stack up on batteries and canned foods in preparation for an impending snow “storm,” this Chicagoan-turned Israeli just laughs and reflects on what a REAL winter feels like.
Mar 13, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
The 2012 Minnesota Twins: 7 Short of a Minyan???
The 2012 Minnesota Twins won’t win the World Series, but they’re one of the Jewiest teams in the Major Leagues.
Mar 09, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
A Purim Primer: If You Can Read This You’re Still Too Sober
You can tell Purim is a real Jewish holiday because it follows the classic Jewish script: They tried to kill us. We won. So let’s eat. But is there more?
Who Needs a Minyan? Let Me Count the Days
Trying to get to minyan was so hard, I just had to write a play about it.
Mar 07, 2012 | 5 comments | View Post
Purim…Not just for the Kids!
Is Purim a holiday just for kids with the adults as bystanders? Rabbi Locketz of Bet Shalom says no. Seriously? You’re supposed to drink until you don’t know the difference between Haman & Mordecai!
Reality Check on Inclusion of People with Disabilities
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month, a unified effort among Jewish organizations to raise awareness and foster inclusion of people with disabilities, their families, and those who love them.
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
The Secret to One Balebusta’s Success
She went from unable to make scrambled eggs to a Shabbat-dinner-making, Sukkah-decorating, Seder-creating, full-fledged balebusta.
Feb 21, 2012 | 17 comments | View Post
Vote No on the Marriage Amendment, it’s the Jewish Way
This November Minnesotans will be voting on the “MN Marriage Amendment. This is an issue of blatant discrimination; voting “No” is the Jewish thing to do.
Feb 16, 2012 | 17 comments | View Post
Signs of God
While some people don’t believe in God, some of us see signs of God everywhere we go. The question is, how open are you to recognizing the signs of God surrounding you?
TC Blogger Finds “Pretty Good Reasons” to Oppose Marriage Amendment
A blogger turns outrage at the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment into a civil and informative daily read designed to persuade voters why the amendment is bad for Minnesota.
Feb 12, 2012 | 13 comments | View Post
