Alef List: Dog Days Edition
The dog days of summer are here. And even though you’re tempted to sit at home and melt in your AC-filled haven, you should check out the Alef List for the best Jew-to-do’s.
diaTribe: 97 Orchard Street Is So Worth the Trip
Jane Ziegelman’s “97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement” is better than a pickle on a stick.
In Honor of The Fringe: My Top 10 Jewish Entertainers
In honor of the MN Fringe Festival and the Jewish actors, directors and writers involved, I have pulled together a list of my ten favorite Jewish entertainers.
diaTribe Review: "Scottsboro Boys" at the Guthrie is Tortured Brilliance
Don’t miss “The Scottsboro Boys” at the Guthrie – you have never seen a piece of theater like this at the Guthrie, or anywhere else, and you may never again.
What the Bleep?! This week's Jewish news
Don’t miss these stories on: a potential mosque at Ground Zero (week 2); our new Jewish Supreme Court Justice, local Mazal Tovs; Gay nuptials; and another reason to hate Iran.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Mama, What’s Heaven?
There are many things that I want my kids to take at face value. But most things I want them to question and figure out all on their own. I’m quirky that way.
Generation GPS: a Happy Hour for the American Dream
This Tuesday, JFCS will host a free happy hour and discussion, “Generation GPS – Your Roadmap from College to Career” with the experts at generations.com.
Is Elena Kagan The Next Aharon Barak? And Does Anyone Care?
Senate confirms Solicitor General Elena Kagan as our next Supreme Court Justice. But will she be the next Aharon Barak? And so what?
Noshin' Review: "The Kosher Baker" Cookbook
With more than 160 dairy-free recipes, is that enough to make it worth picking up a copy of “The Kosher Baker” for yourself?
U.S. Anti-Semitism Is On the Rise: Are You Surprised?
The ADL has issued its latest annual report on Anti-Semitism in the US. California tops the list once again. Everyone rejoice.