Better Late Than Never, Senator Portman
Earlier today, Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced his support of gay marriage, after his son came out as a gay man. No matter his reasons, this is a good thing.
My Rides With Magen David Adom
What stood out most to me was the language he was speaking. It wasn’t Hebrew. It wasn’t even Russian, a language that seems to be more popular in this area. It was Spanish, and I was the only person there who could speak it.
Temple Israel Interfaith Seder: Welcoming Strangers, Making Friends
All seders are chaotic in different ways. At the Interfaith Seder, guests dunked and downed their parsley before the prayer was finished, and one popped an entire slice of horseradish into her mouth.
Jewish Community Action's Immigrant Seder Celebrates Freedom
Each year at Passover, Jews come together to tell the story of Exodus and celebrate our emancipation from bondage. For the past ten years, Jewish Community Action (JCA) has shared this tradition with our neighbors at the annual Immigrant Freedom Seder.
More Than A Nosh: Butcher and the Boar
TC Jewfolk’s official treyf lover hits the hottest spot in Minneapolis and anxiously awaits an attack by the Kosher Mafia.
Book Review: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
I missed the book signing, but Deb Perlman’s Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is filled with recipes that will delight your taste buds and earn you a place at every dinner with your in-laws.
Congressman Ellison Speaks His Mind About Israel and Palestine
Exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN). We discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and why people shouldn’t say it’s never going to end.
New Jew in Town: An Israeli in Louisiana on Sayed Kashua
This event has passed. Israel’s #1 TV Show is produced by an Arab Israeli. Sayed Kashua shares his story, and his TV show, at 7pm at the Sabes JCC.
Theater Review: Compulsion Or The House Behind
The current production of “Compulsion, or the House Behind”, from the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, provides a “behind the scenes” twist about the life of a man who became consumed by Anne Frank.
Congressman Paulsen On Israel: Future Is Bright
Exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). On the future of U.S.-Israel relations, the continuing danger of a nuclear Iran, and his firsthand impressions of Israel.