A Ger in Alexandria
People who know me well know that I am Jewish. People who know me better know I wasn’t born Jewish. Very soon, a change in Israel may force me to reevaluate how I see myself as a Jew.
diaTribe Reviews: The Tale of the Dueling Jewish Books!
There is no universal way to be a Jew. It is what you and yours make of it.
What the Bleep?! This week's hot Jewish news
Don’t miss these stories on: a controversial rape conviction in Israel; a Boston Rabbi accused of child molestation; Mel Gibson’s latest craziness; mud-slinging at Ahava; conversion in Israel, and celebrations for Jewish love day.
Minnesota Mamaleh: The Hardest Word
The singing, the play doh, the occasional tantrum. Those I can handle. But making sure that my kids end up nice, kind people? That’s really and truly…hard.
Noshin' Recipe: I Heart Huckleberries
Huckleberries: The next favored child of the berry family. And my new favorite summer berry for making gin, muffins and syrup.
Win Free Tickets to Balkan Beat Box at the Cedar (plus a rockin' discount)
The rockin’ world music band Balkan Beat Box is playing at Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center and TC Jewfolk has the hook up – 2 pairs of free tix to give away, plus a 20% off discount.
UJews Need Your Help
UMN Hillel student president Michael Mauer sets an ambitious goal to raise $18,000 by August 15th by asking 1,000 people to donate $18.
There's An App For That
The JTA recently released a new smartphone-friendly version of their website. Temple Israel, a reform synagogue in Minneapolis, is reaching out to the world with a brand new blog.
My heart Aichahs for you . . . and other Tisha B'av Pick up Lines
It’s time for Tisha B’av. A MAJOR sorrowful holiday. Unless you’re the Jewish site Bangitout.com. In that case, Tisha B’av is a perfect opportunity to try out some new Jewish pick up lines…
diaTribe Review: Peep Show Draws In, But Does It Delight?
Joshua Braff’s Peep Show had everything I was looking for in a summer novel: an easy-to-read, interesting story. And a few things I wasn’t looking for.