How Israel Became My Peaceful Place
I was home, the place in which my ancestors resided 3,000 years ago. The place in which I have prayed to since the minute I learned to read Hebrew, and the place in which my faith is the culture.
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You’re Invited: The 2nd Annual J’Outique
Don’t miss J’Outique – a one-stop-shop for shopping the wares of local artists for Mother’s Day, Graduation, Confirmation, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, and just because you deserve it! At the Sabes JCC. May 10th.
May 04, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
The Token Jew of My Book Club
Desperate to find a book club where she belongs, TC Jewfolk writer, Nina Badzin, discovers that the chosen people are not her first choice.
May 03, 2012 | 33 comments | View Post
Two Jews on Parenting: You Named the Baby What?
Jeff and Carin are a couple of local Jews, each with a couple of kids. They have a lot of opinions on parenting. Each month, they’ll share their perspectives on a topic. This time, it’s baby names. Crazy, common, and Jewish.
May 02, 2012 | 8 comments | View Post
Why Support Sholom at “Food for Your Soul?” One Family’s Story
Through many experiences, our family formed a close bond with Sholom. That’s why I was thrilled to co-organize the Food for Your Soul Under 40s Dinner Parties.
May 02, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
What Must Be Said… The Jewish “Audacity of Hope”
The word “Chutzpah” has crept into the English vernacular but describes a distinctly Jewish characteristic…It is this Chutzpah – the “audacity of hope”- that is the secret to Jewish immortality.
“Addams Family” Musical at the Ordway: Get the Discount!
Get ready for a macabre Broadway touring musical that is “wackily entertaining,” featuring music and lyrics by MOT Andrew Lippa. Get a discount for the May 8-10 shows! Free Tickets No Longer Available
Apr 30, 2012 | 11 comments | View Post
The Rebirth of Near-Dead Devices, and a Few Words with Josh Gondelman
Communication devices have a lifecycle, where curious things can happen. My interview with a NY Jewish comic filing up his free time writing letters to anyone in the world who wants one.
Apr 29, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
My “Coming Out” Story … As a J Street Supporter
Minnesotan Mara Baron “comes out” as a J Street supporter after an especially inspiring policy conference in Washington, DC. And invites you to join her.
Apr 27, 2012 | 4 comments | View Post
Get Your TC Jewfolk Swag
It’s about time you decorate your car with TC Jewfolk swag. TC Jewfolk’s official “Ya, sure … Jew Betcha” bumperstickers are finally available! Donate $10 & score one for your car!
Apr 26, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Does Your Mom Cook on Shabbat? A Kid’s Eye View
I began to lead a double life, steeping myself in Jewish culture like a tea bag every morning and leaving it after school. Leading a double life as a child led to a search for peace; and Shabbat gave me more than I expected.
Apr 26, 2012 | 5 comments | View Post
The Scoop on Corporate Social Responsibility: Ben & Jerry’s Deconstructed
I recently attended a lecture by Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and fellow Jew, Jerry Greenfield. The free ice cream didn’t hurt (Cherry Garcia, anyone?), and I was glad to hear Jerry’s business philosophy.
Apr 26, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
Let’s Talk Kosher
I had a kosher hot dog for lunch today, and realized that I had no idea what the difference was between that hot dog and the Ball Park Franks in my fridge. So I went on a quest to find out.
Apr 25, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
The Seed of Israel’s Destruction: The Right of Return
What happens when borders are drawn arbitrarily? The Palestinians’ Right of Return as a symptom of military and political inattention, and its repercussions.
Apr 24, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Join JCA to Defeat the “Photo ID” Constitutional Amendment
“Photo ID” would make it hard or impossible for over 700,000 Minnesotans to vote. It affects all of us. Join Jewish Community Action to take a stand on this issue before the vote in November.
Apr 23, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
