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Sending Mein Kampf Back to School

Sending Mein Kampf Back to School

The German state of Bavaria is republishing Mein Kampf for the first time since 1945. Should the book be published, and if so, by whom? A feature from Jewish Ideas Daily.

Can A Princess Be President? Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein Will Let You Know This Thursday!

Can A Princess Be President? Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein Will Let You Know This Thursday!

This Thursday come hear Peggy Orenstein, a Minnesota Native and Jewish mother, speak about the effects of the ‘girlie-girl’ culture at the Mpls Fed’s event “Can A Princess Be President?”

Every excuse you ever needed not to share cheesecake.

Shiksa Eats: Miniature Nutella Cheesecakes

As promised, here is this week’s Shavuot recipe. It’s a twist on the traditional Shavuot dessert of cheesecake.

TC Jewfolk Launches Housing/Bulletin Board for Twin Cities Jewish Community

TC Jewfolk Launches Housing/Bulletin Board for Twin Cities Jewish Community

Looking for a roommate to host crazy awesome Shabbat dinner potlucks with you in your fabulous apartment in Uptown? Consider it a Twin Cities’ “kosher craigslist”.

The Necessity of Creating a New Pro-Israel Space

The Necessity of Creating a New Pro-Israel Space

The Jewish Community does not have one opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We must create a variety of spaces for Jews to speak on this tough issue.

Eternity Utters a Day

Eternity Utters a Day

The location where my father is buried is breathtaking, next to snow-capped mountains under clear blue skies. The loneliness was breathtaking, too.

Hobnob with Twin Cities Entrepreneurs at JFCS NextGen Event May 23 at Chino Latino

Hobnob with Twin Cities Entrepreneurs at JFCS NextGen Event May 23 at Chino Latino

Ever thought of starting your own business? Learn how to take a good business concept to the next level and get tips from local entrepreneurs at JFCS NextGen’s Entrepreneurial Speakers Forum!

Temple of Aaron Announces Its Hip New Rabbi, Jeremy Fine, to Start in July

Temple of Aaron Announces Its Hip New Rabbi, Jeremy Fine, to Start in July

Twin Cities, meet the first of the new pack of cool rabbis to come to town, Rabbi Jeremy Fine, at Temple of Aaron.

A Random Walk With Rashi: On the Precipice of Pericope

A Random Walk With Rashi: On the Precipice of Pericope

“We pick things up where Hagar and her son Ishmael have been banished from Gerar, and have just plotzed from exhaustion in the desert,” begins Phil’s humorous summary of Rashi’s thoughts. Join him.

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Shiksa Eats: Blintzes Are Like Mini-Crepes, Right?

Following the mini-disaster that was matzah, I’m stepping up to bat again with a traditional Jewish recipe- blintzes!

Jewish Day School: Worth the Cost?

Jewish Day School: Worth the Cost?

Is the rising cost of Jewish day school financially and morally sustainable? Rabbi Aryeh Klapper on Jewish Ideas Daily looks at a new model for Jewish day school, and whether it can fix the system.

Israel awaits.

Spend This Simchat Torah Surrounded by Jewish Singles… in Israel!

Not Your Usual Trip! See Israel Like You’ve Never Experienced It Before! Innovative and sensational, specifically designed with YOU in mind. International Jewish Singles 30s-50s Israel Tour.

National Council of Jewish Women, Minneapolis, Seeks Executive Director

National Council of Jewish Women, Minneapolis, Seeks Executive Director

The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Minneapolis is looking for an Executive Director. Do you have what it takes?

Getting Hosed On Independence Day

Getting Hosed On Independence Day

I’m a Zionist. That’s why I moved to Israel from Chicago. But that was before I woke up the morning of Yom Ha’Aztmaut to discover that I had no water.

Eurovision 2012 will take place in Baku, Ajerbaijan later this month. Photo credit: Vlad Gerasimov

Eurovision Song Contest: In Tune with What’s Right

The Eurovision Song Contest is all about music, cultural exchange and joyful competition. Its inclusiveness stands as in sharp contrast to the “Boycott Israel” crowd.