TC Jewfolk’s Most-Read, Listened To In 2020
Originally for this article, I was going to use a photo of a dumpster on fire, and was quickly informed that may be a little too cliché. It doesn’t mean […]
Israeli Treat Taste Test
Several weeks ago, I asked my 9-year old what she wanted for Hanukkah. I was surprised that one of her requests was “treats from around the world.” What a wonderful […]
Straddling A Peoplehood And A Nation
As a septuagenarian American Jew belonging to the Baby Boomer class of 1949, my life in this country has unfolded in a manner beyond the most fervent prayers of my […]
Who The Folk? Emily Lauer
What’s it like trying to run your home-based bakery business while your entire household is also at home? Emily Lauer decided that was the time to move Fruit and Grain […]
The Crisis Of Dishonor
“Who is honored? One who honors others.” –Ben Zoma, Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Sages) The word COVID may be a conjunction of sorts, but the Hebrew Kavod or Kuvid is translated to mean Honor. “Kol […]
Rabbi Jeremy Fine Announces TOA Departure
Rabbi Jeremy Fine said that there were only a handful of jobs in the country that would cause him to consider leaving St. Paul’s Temple of Aaron, his spiritual home […]
Holocaust, Genocide Studies To Be Included In MN Standards
Advocacy works!
Who The Folk?! Alejandro Baer
Talking with UMN Associate Professor Alejandro Baer.
Jewish Job: Development Position At JHSUM
Job Title: Development Position Organization Name: Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest Job Type: Part-time Salary Range: $20,000-$25,000 Deadline: Open until filled Job Summary/Description: The Jewish Historical Society of […]
Jew Review: Chickies At MOA
Here’s a fun fact that has absolutely nothing to do with this piece: supposedly every entrance to the Mall of America is adorned with a mezuzah. Here’s another fun fact […]