From Devils Lake To The Shores Of Devils Lake
I spent the first 14 years of my life in Devils Lake, North Dakota, population about 6,000. Until my brother was born, I was the only Jewish child in town. […]
The Letters Project: A Space For Youth To Wrestle With Israel/Palestine
One of the most amazing and impactful classes I’ve ever taken.” “A chance to learn from an engaging book, other Jewish teens, and rabbis in the community.” “An amazing opportunity […]
Parenting By Parsha: Chukat
Talk to the rock, says God. The rock will give you water.
After 15 Months, Synagogues Starting To Reopen
This past Saturday wasn’t just a normal Shabbat morning service at Beth Jacob Congregation — it was the first time the senior rabbi had the opportunity to lead services to […]
Summer Shabbat Celebrations
JFS Community Chaplain Rabbi Lynn Liberman, BCC, and para-chaplain and cantor Deb Winston will offer a series of three videos to celebrate Shabbat this summer.
Shira Aronow The 35th Recipient of the Howie Stillman Young Leadership Award
Despite being unable to host its annual event because of COVID-19, the Howie Stillman Young Leadership Fund still found a way to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Jewish high school […]
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Who The Folk?! Jake Jarecki
Apparently the smallish, sun-drenched lawn behind Bet Shalom is the perfect amount of space to start a business. That’s where Jake Jarecki started Feed Me Farms, his urban farming venture […]
Parenting By Parsha: Korah
I once got lost in the desert with friends. Not a metaphorical desert, either. A group of us were out hiking in the desert about 30 minutes north of Eilat […]
How to Start Giving and Investing Jewishly—It’s Easier Than You Think
When you donate to a non-profit or choose where to invest your money, do you do it Jewishly? What does that even mean? As the Director of the Jewish Community […]