Keren Or (Ray of Light), a program of Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, is a creative arts contest for Jewish youth. Minnesota Jewish students in grades 7-12 are invited to submit original poetry, creative prose, and photographs. Keren Or was founded in 2004 by Jerry and Eileen Siegel (z’’l) to honor the memory of […]
A resource guide for upcoming Jewish Holidays in the Twin Cities
As springtime awakens our landscape with tweeting birds and budding trees, so too are our artistic souls ready for renewal. The longer days provide more natural light for creation, and we exit the hibernation of winter ready to reconnect. Come by the Capp Center in St. Paul on Sunday, April 19 between 2-4 p.m. for […]
I’ve noticed a growing trend among parents to pay kids for tasks that used to be expected. Allowance charts, chore apps, payout schedules, many homes now run like miniature workplaces where wiping a counter or rinsing a plate earns compensation. I don’t judge what works for other families, but it’s not how we do things […]
I’m not doing it perfectly. I know that. But Passover was never really about perfection. It was always about choosing to carry the story forward.
Welcome to the 2026 emcee Today, we’re thrilled to share that our third annual storytelling show will once again be emceed by the incredible Jordana Green, co-host of The Adam & Jordana Show on WCCO Radio. This stunning night of stories – and storytelling – is what brings Jordana back each year. “The way they […]
A haunting voice, a forgotten legacy, and a golem waiting to wake. Welcome to ADAM, a bi-weekly serialized historical fantasy rooted in Jewish mysticism, folklore, and history. Each installment reveals a new chapter in the unfolding tales of three Jewish women living during three different moments of history. In this chapter, I introduce a historical […]
As an elite gymnast considering her college opportunities, Lacie Saltzmann was most concerned with academics, team culture, and a great Jewish community on campus — which is how the Texas all-around champion ended up at the University of Minnesota. Saltzmann has competed in every meet this season as a true freshman and has been entrusted […]
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, members of the Twin Cities Jewish community gathered for a gorgeous day of learning, creativity, and togetherness. And it was, as one participant put it: Spectacular. A Thoughtfully Structured Day The day was thoughtfully structured in three parts. First, a soft landing with registration, lovely nosh, and space for friends […]
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, While starting to get my house ready for Passover, I’ve discovered a lot of snacks that are just past their expiration date. I don’t want to keep them because I won’t eat them now […]
Join us on April 27 for an evening of learning about the myths of Jewish migration, as viewed through the life story of David Blumenfeld, whose papers are archived in the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives. Guests will enjoy presentations by two of Blumenfeld’s family members, Professor Deborah Hertz and Frederick Hertz, with introductory remarks by […]
Care for the earth and the sanctity of water are central motifs in David Jordan Harris and Nirmala Rajasekar’s new artistic co-creation, Sacred Bridge: Earth and Water. Building on more than a decade of musical collaboration, Harris and Rajasekar weave music, poetry, and wisdom literature into a concert drawing on the deep pool of Sephardic […]