Israel’s Hope in the Desert
Last week I stood in the scorching sun of the desert. I stood on the improbable grass under my feet which had a sophisticated water system, men and women working […]
Robin Washington Recruits Diverse Voices in New Role at ‘The Forward’
Acclaimed journalist Robin Washington, who lives in Duluth, Minnesota, started in April as editor-at-large of The Forward. This flagship position, aimed at elevating and expanding diverse voices, is well-suited for […]
Thanking Minnesotans For Showing Up To Support Israel
On Thursday, May 13, I was part of a crowd of Minnesotans gathered at the State Capitol building in St. Paul to show our support for the State of Israel […]
Yad B’Yad Campaign Supports Increased Need At JFS
Barbara Sarapas has been a client of the Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) Kosher Meals on Wheels program for more than two years, but the combination of her […]
Who The Folk?! Kerry Gershone
How did the pandemic lead Kerry Gershone to start her cottage food business? It turns out the need to make baked goods for people doesn’t diminish when you don’t have […]
Talmud Torah of St. Paul Celebrates 2021 Graduates, Recognizes Combined 130 Years of Teaching
Talmud Torah of St. Paul (TTSP) will celebrate the graduation of four high school seniors from their Midrasha Program on Saturday, May 23 in a virtual Graduation Ceremony. The community aspect of TTSP’s program is […]
Parenting By Parsha: Bamidbar
This week we begin the book of Bamidbar. Literally translated, the title of this book is ‘In the Wilderness,’ but the English name somehow ended up as Numbers. Actually, though, […]
How to Talk About Israel
Over the course of this past year, I have spent countless hours leading conversations about Israel using a curriculum called iEngage Israel. The program which was offered in a half […]
WTF Do We Do Now?
Tired, scared, isolated. That’s how it’s felt in recent days with the current round of violence in Israel. Even though we aren’t under threat of actual rockets or airstrikes here […]
Jewish Job: ADL Hiring A Community Engagement Manager For The Twin Cities
Job Title: Community Engagement Manager, Twin Cities Organization Name: ADL Job Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week Salary Range: $30,000 Deadline: 5/21/2021 Job Summary/Description: As part of ADL Midwest’s interest […]