Alef List: Happenings for Hip Jews

From a new Jewish Culture Showcase to a Passover-Safe Wine Tasting, there’s definitely no shortage of awesome events for hot, fun Jews in the next few weeks.

Wanted: TC Jewfolk Minnesota Politics Writer

TC Jewfolk is looking for an assertive, passionate and creative writer to cover the Minnesota (Jewish) politics beat for the blog during this spring’s legislative session, and into the election season this fall. Are you up for the challenge?

Descent Into the Ice Cream Tub

That is the story of the Jewish People. They lost all ability to battle their baser desires. They fell from their “spiritual mountain,” into the chasm of sin. The lesson for ourselves is to take care of our level of happiness.

Ask Shuli: Nice Neighbor or Wild Thing?

Dear Shuli: We’re trying to get to know our new next-door neighbors, who have two children about the same age as ours. Should I worry about their kid influencing mine, or hope that mine provides the good influence? — Neighbor Tsores

What the Bleep? This week's news

A lot of crazy #&#%$* happens in the Jewish world each week. Don’t miss these stories on circumcision bans, swastika graffiti, Rudy Boschwitz’s legal troubles, the IDF on Facebook, and a chance to trade bibles for porn.

Jewish Guilting and Shaming

Guilt provides an opportunity to learn from our mistakes, but shame can get in the way of living a happy, healthy life.

It's Time for an Optimistic View of the Economy

Whether you’re employed and could use some tips on balancing life at work and at home, or you’re searching for a job, you’ll benefit from the FREE conference “Creating New Dreams: Moving Forward in the Changing Economy” on Sunday, March 14.