Happy Birthday Birthright
3,000 young Jews from around the world are in Israel right now celebrating the 10th anniversary of Birthright. Pretty amazing if you ask me.
Lebanon beats Israel . . . in hummus making, that is
It has been called the “Third Lebanon War” by Israel’s Army Radio. But the bombs are shaped like falafel, and the hummus is the only thing covering the clothing of the troops.
Ask Shuli: Doomed Day Schools?
Dear Shuli readers: Od pam: oy! (Once more, oh my!) The level of high-intensity news out of the Twin Cities Jewish community this week is incredible!
What the Bleep? This week's Hot News
Don’t miss these stories on: the new Jew on the Sup Court, Black jokes about Jews, Jewish punk rock (video), TTSP, more on Obama & Netanyahu, the #ish, and more.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Random Acts of Kindness
In honor of Mother’s Day AND May Day – a few thoughts on Kindness, and its role in *all* religions.
Breaking News: Talmud Torah of Saint Paul to Stay Open
Talmud Torah of Saint Paul votes to stay open despite budgetary woes.
What My Catholic Mother Taught Me About Being Jewish
My Catholic mother would never guess the role she has played in helping me to discern a Jewish identity and to live a Jewish life. But as every parent of small children knows, “little pitchers have big ears.”
Noshin's Victory Garden: Tips to Get You Started
Nothing tastes as good as food straight out of the garden. And even in cold Minnesota we can grow all sorts of yummies.
We are your electronic gizmo (take that AJW)
Minnesota’s Jewish print newspaper just made a promise to its aging readership that it would never get hip to the 21st century. Leora weighs in.
Review: An Enchanted Evening . . . at the Ordway's "South Pacific"
Broadway musical “South Pacific” at the Ordway is fun, poignant and far-from-dull, despite its 1950s roots. Read the review, and then buy tickets with TC Jewfolk’s sweet discount.