Businesses Retool In Face Of New Reality
Owning Copperwing Distillery in St. Louis Park means that one thing that Brian Idlekope, Kyle Kettering and Chris Palmisano have no shortage of is alcohol. Due to the coronavirus, one […]
Resources For A Socially-Distant Jewish Life
While so much of our lives is being canceled because of coronavirus, religion is one that moves on. Fortunately, we have the technology and a LOT of synagogues are embracing […]
JFS Services Continue
JFS has made the decision to cancel all in-person group meetings, activities and events until further notice. We remain open during normal business hours; however, in-person visits in our building are available by appointment only.
What Services Are JFCS, JFS & Others Offering?
As the community is beginning to hunker down in voluntary – or involuntary – quarantine, the Jewish community’s two main social service agencies are preparing to continue as much of […]
Stopping With The Kissing
The first thing we did was stop kissing the Torah.
JCCs To Close Temporarily Due To Coronavirus
No COVID-19 cases are connected to either building.
‘Pandemic,’ A Poem
What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath— the most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, […]
Jewish, Muslim, LGBTQ Groups Lead Charge On Hate Crimes Bill
Jewish advocacy groups are co-leading the effort to pass a bill this legislative session that will help Minnesota address a rise in hate crimes that has plagued the country and […]
Letter from MRA, JCRC, and Federations Regarding COVID-19’s Impact on the Jewish Community
In the face of COVID-19, an unprecedented global crisis, we are committed to protecting the health and safety of the Jewish community and our neighbors, comforting those in need of […]
Six Twin Cities Synagogues Closing In Response To Coronavirus
Sholom to temporarily stop non-essential visitation.