Can We Talk? About Israel?
Loving and supporting Israel whole-heartedly but criticizing when warranted- it’s a delicate dance whose steps we need to master.
We're Hava Na Baby!
Having a baby? The St. Paul JCC has got your back. Check out their 2-week program that starts next week.
Critiquing Orthodox Judaism… From Within
Lawrence Grossman with Jewish Ideas Daily examines recent internal critiques of Orthodox Judaism, its theology and educational thrust.
Shiksa Eats: Chocolate Rugelach
This week I attempted rugelach. It’s like a chocolate croissant, but richer… and in cookie form! Of course, my rugelach exploded in the oven. (disaster photos included)
St. Paul's Jewish Federation Announces Name Change … and Disagrees with Shakespeare
“A Federation by any other name….” St. Paul’s Jewish Federation sheds its former name for one that makes more sense, and connects it to the rest of the country’s Federation system.
Join NextGen for a Big, Free, Brew-haha This Thursday!
Beer. Fun. Friends. More Beer. And the chance to do good with Jews. Be there. Summit Brewery. This Thursday.
Finding "Laughter" on Stage: an Interview with Actor Ari Hoptman
The AJW interviews actor Ari Hoptman in Park Square Theatre’s play, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” a Neil Simon play filled with crazy, wacky fun, colorful characters and classic Catskills humor.
Hey, Wha Happened? The Fall of the 4th Greatest Jewish Pitcher of All Time
Once a highly sought-after free agent, Jason Marquis has fallen on tough times. Cut this season by the MN Twins let’s look at Marquis’ career& what’s next for the 4th greatest Jewish pitcher of all time.
Funny Jews Wanted for the Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest
Do you like cracking jokes at parties? Think you could quit your day job and be a comedian? Then try your hand at comedy with Acme Comedy Club’s “Funniest Person in the Twin Cities 2012” contest.
My JMom knows best
If you told me years ago I would start an online dating site for Jewish moms to set up their kids, I wouldn’t have believed you. And then I met my girlfriend on the site.