Meir Shalev Doesn’t Disappoint With His Latest Book, “My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner”
I was captivated by this quirky family memoir by Meir Shalev, the acclaimed Israeli author.
Tag: "Sabes JCC"
Art Survives: Expressions from the Holocaust
The artwork of survival. A Sabes JCC art exhibition reveals much about pain, hope and humanity. A guest post by Jodi Elowitz.
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Jewish Jobs: JCC Seeking “Housekeeping and Events Coordinator” [Update - Position Filled]
The Sabes JCC Minneapolis is hiring a Housekeeping and Events Coordinator. Do you have what it takes?
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Jewish Jobs: JCC Seeking “Operations Coordinator” [Update - Position Filled]
The Sabes JCC Minneapolis is hiring an Operations Coordinator. Do you have what it takes?
The Sabes Jewish Community Center… Experience It!
Exploring the Community Center with something for everyone shapes a path for lifelong learning and community connections.
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Jewish Jobs: Minneapolis JCC Seeking “Membership Sales Consultant” [Update - Position Filled]
The Sabes JCC Minneapolis is hiring a Membership Sales Consultant. Do you have what it takes?
Meet Mahmud Shimshillewitz
New comedy “The Infidel” asks: can a British Muslim also be a Jew? Go see it at the Mpls Jewish Film Festival – it’s a riot!
Anya’s War, a Shanghai Holocaust story
The book is an unusual Holocaust story based around 25 hours in Shanghai. And better yet – the author is coming to town this Monday.
Clowning Around With Hadassah: Don’t Miss Dudi Barashi’s Visit
It’s a simple reward, a smile, a laugh from a child; it’s a moment of happiness during a long hospital stay; it’s all in a days work for a Medical Clown.
Dancing That’s Hotter Than Shwarma
For all of you who have wondered “why are Israelis so HOT?”, here’s a chance for you to learn how to move like them.
Because Addiction is a Jewish Problem.
Join JFCS of Minneapolis for “Freedom Song” at the Sabes JCC. Because Addiction is a Jewish Problem.
World’s Greatest Klezmer Band Plays Again Tonight! Don’t Miss Out!
Klezmer band Millie & the Mentshn comes to town. Jenna Mitelman attended their first show last night and was blown away. Read her review, plus details about their last remaining show TONIGHT.
The VOICES of Minnesota’s Soviet Jews: the Inspiration and the Film
During an informal brainstorming session I asked, why not document the stories of Soviet Jews in Minnesota? A year later we have 25 hours of raw video footage and a 60-minute documentary premiering on June 8th.
Alef List: The Best Jew To-Do’s
May’s events calendar has some pretty cool Twin Cities Jewish events. Check out the Alef List for the best of them.
Alef List: The Hottest Upcoming Events
Plenty of great things to do in the next two weeks – highlights include Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations (of course!), some great jazz and another awesome Young Leadership happy hour.
Win an All-Film Pass to the Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival
TC Jewfolk has your chance to win a pair of All-Festival passes. Ten days of Jewish film, exploring and celebrating Jewish culture and identity.
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Hey Jews! Donate Your Shoes [UPDATED]
The Sabes JCC, Saint Paul JCC, and Minneapolis Jewish Day School are teaming up to get shoes from Jews (say that 3x fast) to donate to families in Haiti through a charity called Soles4Souls.
Why “Jason Neufeld is Impotent” – an interview with Humor Festival performer Alix Sobler
On February 27th and 28th, award-winning New York native-turned-Winnipegger Alix Sobler will be performing at the Minneapolis Jewish Humor Festival. TC Jewfolk caught up with Alix in advance of her show.
New Year’s Resolution – Join a JCC: Get Fit, Lose Weight, and Make a Difference
If joining a gym and getting fit, losing weight, or building muscle is on your New Year’s Resolution list, become a member of the JCC. The Jewish Community Centers of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are offering deals to get you in their doors this January.
Get Inspired: A Weekend with Israeli Ambassador Asher Naim
Want to be inspired? Find a time this week to listen to the former Israeli Ambassador Asher Naim tell the incredible story of the dramatic mass emigration of 14,000 Ethiopian Jews from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, to Israel, in what is known as Operation Solomon, and his role in making that journey possible.
Noshin’: Meet the Authors of “Jewish Cooking Boot Camp”
If you’ve ever thought, “Oh God, how am I going to do this?” about entertaining for the holidays — any holiday at all — there’s a new cookbook you might be interested in: Jewish Cooking Boot Camp: The Modern Girl’s Guide to Cooking Like a Jewish Grandmother.