Shavua Tov: This Week’s Jewish News

A Minneapolis Jewish attorney faces rape charges, JAPs at UMadison get grilled on Youtube, a Jewish celebrity mash-up to “Poker Face,” a nasty cartoon of Joe Lieberman plus critiques of him and Hadassah from the Jewish community, and a theft from Auschwitz.

Minnesota Mamaleh: Holiday Gifts

Hanukah can be a time when gift giving gets out of control. This year, Jason and I tackled the problem head on and came up with creative ways to make family gifts more meaningful.

TC Jewfolk Gets a Makeover

If you’re reading this article in your email, RSS feed, or on Facebook, click the link and read it on the blog. TC Jewfolk just got a makeover. A big one. You won’t want to miss it.

Jewish Film Contest Seeking the Next Spielberg

Here is your excuse to buy a new video camera, to show your parents that you really are movie star quality, or to debut your writing on a national stage. The national Jewish Film Comp 2010 is looking for submissions.

PopRocks: Jewish Rock Star Edition

Last week PopRocks was hanging out at the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism’s Convention, listening to a variety of amazing Jewish performers. Here’s a taste of what you missed:

Alef List: Events 4 Hip Jews

With Hanukkah just about over, it’s time to make your plans for Christmas. Chinese food and a movie on Christmas day is a must. And Christmas Eve? Don’t miss the biggest, hottest party of the year for Twin Cities Jews.

Noshin’ Recipes: Hanukkah Menu

Chances are, you’re going to want to eat — and possibly serve others — dinner at some point over the course of the eight-night celebration we call Hanukkah (spelling squabbles aside).

Learning From Hanukah’s Miracles

Although the Book of Maccabees and the siddur attribute the victory to God, nothing would have happened unless the Maccabeees picked up their swords and shields and went to battle.