Cartooning Anti-Semitism… Or Hatred of Israel … Or Anti-Semitism
When does the switch flip and depictions of Israeli Jews as blood-thirsty, horned devils endangering Palestinians move from legitimate political commentary to unacceptable Jew-bashing?
On Hasids and Drugs: "Holy Rollers" at the Lagoon Gets Mixed Reviews
On its face, the film “Holy Rollers” (now showing in Minneapolis) sounds intriguing. Some of the reviews disagree.
diaTribe: Despite the Tantalizing Title, "Sima's Undergarments for Women" Disappoints
I was hoping to relax with a glass of lemonade and dive into this sexy, hopeful novel about finding love and happiness in an underground bra shop. No such luck.
What the Bleep?! This week's hottest Jewish news
Don’t miss these stories on: Segregationist protests in Israel, Elton John in Tel Aviv, UC Irvine, Jewish mensches, 36 under 36, the PR Director for Hamas, Hotdog legal wars, and German neo-Nazis.
"So, which one of you is their REAL dad?"
In honor of Father’s Day, and Gay Pride Month, we bring you a father’s day story from Rabbi Michael Adam Latz at Shir Tikvah.
Minnesota Mamaleh: “Spiritual But Not Religious”
Spirituality and religiosity exist hand in hand. Or separately. Who knew? A few Mamas, Oprah and a new acronym jump in to help muddle through it all.
BP, Moshe's Staff, and Jewish Environmentalism
“If I were to mention using a man made tool to extract liquid from the Earth, what current news item would you immediately think of?” A Dvar on this week’s surprisingly relevant parsha by Rabbi Da-vid Rosenthal.
Noshin' Recipe: Homemade Mac n' Cheese
This mac n’ cheese is gooey, soul-soothing, family-friendly, and quick to make, to boot. And, if you bake it in a pretty dish, it can even feel a little fancy. Definitely fancy enough for Shabbat.
Win Free Tickets to Neil Simon's "Come Blow Your Horn" at Theatre in the Round
Neil Simon’s first play “Come Blow Your Horn” – filled with his trademark one-liners and master comedy – is coming to Minneapolis’ Theatre in the Round 7/2 – 8/1. And we’re giving away 2 free tickets.
diaTribe: "Sex and the City II" is a Romp in the Desert
While the plot-line and scenes in Sex and the City II have stayed true to the series, both have ignited anger because of what people think the film is saying about the Muslim Middle East.