This Month In Jewish (TMIJ): May 2012
First Installment of This Month In Jewish, a recapping of all the month’s Jewish news. This month: Netanyahu, the Ultra-Orthodox, and Swedish Fish!
Shiksa Eats: Cheese Pancakes
For a unique and (mildly) healthier twist on your pancakes, try adding your leftover cottage cheese from Shavuot.
Aquarius in Zion
It’s a “New Age” in Israel. Jewish Ideas Daily looks at Israel’s spiritual revival, it’s teachings, practices and politics.
Numbers: Breaking it Down with Hadag Nachash on Shavuot
A reflection on “Misparim” by Hadag Nachash, a powerful message of protest, and a fascinating perspective on Israeli society. Just in time for Shavuot and our ancient census time.
P’Chotchka—A Fast-Paced Evening of Art, Music, Video, & Theater
What do singer-songwriter Adam Levy, actor Dylan Fresco, and photographer Sylvia Horwitz have in common? They’re participating in P’Chotchka on Monday, June 4, 6-8 pm.
Choosing Judaism: My Non-Straightforward Path to Bat Mitzvah
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah at age 27 sheds light on faith and future as a Jew. Sarah Malakoff shares her experience of becoming a Jew in adulthood alongside her fellow B’nei Mitzvah students.
Sending Mein Kampf Back to School
The German state of Bavaria is republishing Mein Kampf for the first time since 1945. Should the book be published, and if so, by whom? A feature from Jewish Ideas Daily.
Can A Princess Be President? Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein Will Let You Know This Thursday!
This Thursday come hear Peggy Orenstein, a Minnesota Native and Jewish mother, speak about the effects of the ‘girlie-girl’ culture at the Mpls Fed’s event “Can A Princess Be President?”
Shiksa Eats: Miniature Nutella Cheesecakes
As promised, here is this week’s Shavuot recipe. It’s a twist on the traditional Shavuot dessert of cheesecake.
TC Jewfolk Launches Housing/Bulletin Board for Twin Cities Jewish Community
Looking for a roommate to host crazy awesome Shabbat dinner potlucks with you in your fabulous apartment in Uptown? Consider it a Twin Cities’ “kosher craigslist”.