Sholom Opts For COVID Transparency, But Situation ‘Wearing’
Sholom had it’s first employee death from coronavirus this week.
UPDATE: Minnesota Rabbinical Association Agrees to Keep Synagogues Closed
The Minnesota Rabbinical Association has updated their earlier statement regarding religious gatherings in light of new guidance from the state.
Camp Ramah In Wisconsin Announces Closure For 2020
While Camp Ramah in Wisconsin was holding out hope that it may have summer programming by delaying the start of camp, ultimately the challenges caused by COVID-19 were too much […]
Escaping The Abuse Of My Past
My entire childhood is bound within six albums, they’re stacked full of certificates, letters I’ve written to the newspaper. They chronicle smiling photos of my late grandparents, they follow my […]
Missing My Beloved Synagogue
If you had told me February 29 was the last time I would attend services for who knows how many weeks – months really – I would have stopped and […]
Who The Folk?! Ronen Pink
Who knew that having a 3D printer would be so important right now? Ronen Pink certainly didn’t. But the tool he bought himself eight years ago with Bar Mitzvah money […]
Watch TC Jewfolk’s ‘Campfire Conversation’
In this live streaming conversation, Lev Gringauz of “The Jews Are Tired” podcast and Lonny Goldsmith, Editor of TC Jewfolk, “sit down” with directors from Camp Butwin, Camp Olami, Herzl […]
MJF Gives $1 Million To Support Summer Camps
Minneapolis Jewish Federation saw camps closing as a possibility at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, and started planning.
Running With An Idea
Five weeks into our quarantine and I feel that my family has been doing what everyone else is doing. We adopted a new kitten, started an herb garden, and tried […]
Friendly Visitors Available to Chat
JFS’s new Friendly Remote Visitor program (FRV), created to combat the isolation and loneliness of the COVID-19 stay at home directive, has recruited and trained a group of volunteers who are eager to help. If you or anyone you know could benefit from a phone call with a friendly volunteer, just to check in, chat a bit, and reassure them that someone cares, please contact Margie Solomon at (651) 690-8907 or by email at [email protected].