Minnesotans Celebrate Israel’s Birthday at the State Fair Grounds
The Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration At the State Fair grounds felt like an Israeli shuk right here in Minnesota. We were there to tell you about it.
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Our Lunch With Rabbi Gershom Sizomu
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu leads a group of 1,500 people who somehow managed to create a thriving Jewish community in the landlocked country of Uganda.
Shabbat 250: Shabbat Dinner For Hundreds Of Jews On Campus
On April 19th, 250 Jewish students came together on campus to celebrate a Shabbat dinner, through the efforts of U of M Chabad and Hillel.
Two Jews on Parenting: Ready? Oh, K.
One of these 5 year olds is starting kindergarten. The other is finishing. And as usual, their parents have a lot to say about it.
Reuniting With History: One Family’s Auschwitz Journey
Seventy-one years ago today my great-grandfather was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. This month, my family published his memoir.
ArtsLab: Embracing the Beloved
This love affair with the sun is sure to melt the ice. A musical performance for the ages, playing at the Sabes JCC on May 1st.
“Parallel Lives” Israeli Paratroopers On Their Visit to the Twin Cities
TC Jewfolk caught up with the “Parallel Lives” Israeli soldiers, who encountered more snow and more love for Israel than they ever imagined.
Play At Mount Zion Tells the Stories of Local Holocaust Survivors In Their Own Words
“We could talk. We could recall. We could tell stories,” said Holocaust survivor Erwin Farkas. This play at Mt Zion Temple shines light on the Holocaust through oral histories from those who lived it.
Berek and Amanda Awend Create Jewish Americana
Debbie Friedman made Jewish music modern for her time. The Awends want to make Jewish music modern for now.
How To Save A Life — Heroism In Auschwitz
“To this day, this woman does not know who this man was or what his fate was. All she knows is that he saved her life.”
Israeli Prime Ministers, A Walk Through Time
A look at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Facebook page, reveals some historical treasures from the State of Israel.
There is No Good Way of Explaining Hate to Your Children
A reflection on Anti-Semitism and Hate in general, from Minneapolis to Boston.
Goodnight, I Love You, and Nine Millimeter Guns
New Jew in Town Daci Platt describes her first encounter with rappers HaDag Nachash, who will be in town Sunday.
It’s Israel Week, How Are You Celebrating?
With Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzma’ut, this week is Israel Week in the Twin Cities. We run down all the cool stuff happening to celebrate.
The Maccabeats Are Coming To Town
The weather outside is frightful, but The Maccabeats are so delightful. These Jewish a capella sensations are coming to Minneapolis, and TC Jewfolk has two tickets to give away!
Curious Tales of the Talmud
“The stories in the Talmud reveal an imaginative richness and a striking sense of an ongoing task of narration as a crucial part of the interpretation and preservation of a treasured culture.”
Win Tickets To The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Target Center this weekend (April 12-13). Learn about their Jewish founder, and win tickets to the event.
Interview With Former Michigan Basketball Player Ron Garber
Local Jew Ron Garber on Michigan basketball, J Street, and ice cream.
We Remember…
Yom Hashoah, 5773. 68 years after the end of World War Two. Today we remember all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. May their memories be a blessing.
Film Review: No Place On Earth
“We were masters of our own fate in the cave.” Laura French reviews the riveting documentary, No Place On Earth.
From Backstage to Center Stage: Mort & Micki Naiman
Sabes JCC benefit honorees Micki and Mort Naiman have been working tirelessly for years to strengthen our local Jewish community.
