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Book Fair Author Lisa Miller’s “Heaven” Agonizing or Thought-Provoking, Depending on You

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.’

Laura B. Adams and Tinia Moulder in "My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding."  Photo: Sarah Whiting

Win Tickets to “My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding”

The Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. is bring this hilarious, award-winning musical to the Twin Cities. Want to win free tickets? And more info about a fab opening night event with Young Leadership.

Reflecting on Tu B’shvat, and the Inconsistencies of Mother Nature

Reflecting on Tu B’shvat, and the Inconsistencies of Mother Nature

Tu B’shvat marks the beginning of the spring renewal and a reminder that the inconsistencies of nature can wreak havoc on society. That’s why we need Nechama.

Live Auction Opportunity: One week stay in a gorgeous penthouse condo in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Try Your Luck at the HMJDS Annual Benefit

Take your chance at the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School’s Annual Benefit with a live auction, silent auction, chance contests & more, all helping a great community institution.

Seeking Nominations for “The Real Mensches of Minneapolis”

Seeking Nominations for “The Real Mensches of Minneapolis”

Are you a mensch? Want to meet the Executive VP of Original Programming and Development for “The Real Housewives,” “Top Chef,” and “Millionaire Matchmaker”? Then read on.

Tallit Magic

Tallit Magic

When I said the bracha and wrapped myself in my Tallit I was no longer an observer. I was not on the outside looking at others but feeling the embrace of my own tallit. And each time I run my hands through the fringe and wrap the tzitzit around my finger, I am transported back to being 3-years-old in shul, sitting next to my dad.

Israeli Knesset Member Yoel Hasson to speak at Adath February 8

Israeli Knesset Member Yoel Hasson to speak at Adath February 8

Continuing to foster open community dialogue, J Street Minnesota and the JCRC invite you to a conversation with Member of Knesset Yoel Hasson, “Why the Future of Israel is the Two-State Solution.”

You’re Invited to “Ghost Stories,” an Evening of Spoken Word at the St. Paul JCC

You’re Invited to “Ghost Stories,” an Evening of Spoken Word at the St. Paul JCC

The stories of war. Of the Holocaust. Of trauma and redemption. From the Hmong and Jewish and other communities. You’re invited. February 5th.

On Matisyahu, Shaving, Facing Truth, and Finding Ourselves

On Matisyahu, Shaving, Facing Truth, and Finding Ourselves

Matisyahu shows the world his face and gives us an opportunity to re-claim our identity.

Eighteen month old Muhamed with his donor, Maharan, and Maharan's mother

“Whoever Saves a Life, Saves an Entire World”- the Talmud

Arabs in need of a bone marrow transplant, but with no suitable genetic match in the family, have one last – and unexpected – place to turn for hope.

Volunteer Your Time: WIth Babies.

Got Free Time? Give Back and Get Back with JFCS

According to the Greater Good Science Center, based at UC Berkeley, “volunteering lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex.” So, you interested in donating a few hours?

"Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Shall Set You Free) sign in Auschwitz

In Honor Of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, has been declared International Holocaust Remembrance Day by the United Nations. The JCRC reflects on its significance.

A Random Walk With Rashi: With Radical Amazement

A Random Walk With Rashi: With Radical Amazement

Join us as we reconvene and find Sarah in a shtik nachas.

Novel “Comedy in a Minor Key” a Gripping Wartime Story

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.

Jewish Jobs: JFCS Seeks Full-Time Communications Specialist

Jewish Jobs: JFCS Seeks Full-Time Communications Specialist

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is looking for a full-time communications specialist. Do you have what it takes?