Jewfolk, Inc.

What Is Jewfolk, Inc.?

Jewfolk, Inc. is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates and sustains independent online + in person journalism and engagement hubs in local Jewish communities.

All Jewfolk, Inc. communities inform, connect, engage, and inspire Jewish adults using innovative methods, strategies, and communication.

Our goals are to:

• Connect people and deepen personal relationships;
• Build awareness about Jewish efforts; and
• Strengthen local Jewish communities.

We envision Jewish communities that embrace diverse ways to be Jewish, offer wide-ranging entry points into Jewish life, foster meaning and pride in personal and Jewish communal identity, and empower people to experience Judaism in their own way.

Our work is aligned with what we believe. We are:

• Curious
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Responsive
• Open-Minded

Jewfolk Inc. proudly supports Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, including its right to self-defense.

We believe in the power of connection to create and sustain welcoming, thriving, vibrant, engaged, local Jewish communities. Our editorial and commenting policies can be found here.

Learn about Jewfolk’s impact on our communities in our 2023 Impact Report.

Meet The Jewfolk, Inc. Team

Libby Goldstein Parker (she/her) is the Executive Director of Jewfolk, Inc. Born in Israel, and raised in LA and Vegas, Libby’s desire to experience four seasons – and excellent public schools for her kids – brought her to the Twin Cities in late 2007 where she has been cursing snow shoveling ever since. She has been the Executive Director of Jewfolk, Inc. since 2015, following many years of nonprofit work in community foundations, family foundations, and a Jewish senior care organization. Libby’s professional passions center around creating new initiatives from scratch, championing gender equity in Jewish organizations, and serving as a connector and network weaver. She has expertise in social media for Jewish organizations and in building authentic relationships with audiences and funders. Libby, her husband, and three kids live in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Contact Libby at [email protected].

Galit Breen (she/her) is the Operations and Development Manager for Jewfolk, Inc. Galit was the original Minnesota Mammaleh columnist for TC Jewfolk when it first launched over a dozen years ago. Galit is also the Co-Producer of Listen to Your Mother Twin Cities, the bestselling author of Kindness Wins, a guide to teaching your child to be kind online and the TEDx Talk, “Raising a digital kid without having been one.” Her writing has been featured on The Huffington Post; The Washington Post; Buzzfeed; TIME; and more. She lives in Eagan with her husband, three children, and two puppies. Reach Galit at [email protected].. Reach Galit at [email protected].

Lonny Goldsmith (he/him) is the Editor In Chief of Jewfolk, Inc., and Editor of TC Jewfolk. Lonny is an award-winning journalist who is an alum of the Detroit Jewish News, Chicago Tribune, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune, among others. He’s involved in his third Jewish community after growing up in Michigan and spending a three-year stint in Chicago. He likes to write, cook, and watch sports (sometimes in that order). He can be reached at [email protected].

Lev Gringauz (he/him) is the Associate Editor for Jewfolk, Inc. He was born and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, and recently graduated from the University of Minnesota after several years of traveling. Lev has been an award-winning contributing writer and podcaster for TC Jewfolk for several years, alongside freelancing for other Jewish publications, and is excited to bring his Russian-speaking quirks to the Jewfolk team. Guilty pleasures include lots of anime, romcoms, playing guitar, and attempting to cook. You can reach him at [email protected].

Genevieve Parker (she/they) is a FolkMedia Client Account Manager. In that role, she also runs Jewfolk’s social media accounts. She is a recent transplant to the Twin Cities and comes to us with a background in nonprofit program and development management. Genevieve’s spare time is spent cooking delicious meals, taking short bike rides, reading three library books at a time, and appeasing her dog, George, with daily walks and games of tug. Please be in touch at [email protected]!

Sam Fisher (he/him) is the Cincy Jewfolk Editor and Engagement Associate. Sam grew up in Cincinnati and, after a few years in Los Angeles including a few with Moishe House, Sam joined the Jewfolk staff in April 2023 to be face of Cincy Jewfolk locally. Sam studied improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, California, where he focused on his writing and acting career and finished his degree at the University of Cincinnati. Be in touch at [email protected]!

Connect with Jewfolk, Inc. Communities

Cincy Jewfolk

TC Jewfolk

Advertise With Us

Our media kits, linked here, offer a wide variety of a la carte ads and ad bundles. Our ads manager is happy to help customize your bundle to suit the unique needs of your company. Take a look here to learn more and contact [email protected].

FolkMedia Consulting

FolkMedia offers fee-for-service digital and social media management and coaching for Jewish organizations. Curious about working with us? Take a look here to learn more and contact [email protected], we’d love to hear from you.

Our Donors

Jewfolk, Inc. would not exist without YOU, our donors – individuals, private foundations, businesses, and Jewish Federations. We thank you all by name, here.

Our Board of Directors

Effie Cohen (Vice President), Matt Erickson, Nancy Getzkin, Drea Lear, Jennifer Lewin (President), Andrea Nadel-Tikh, Mark Price, Rachael Rosen, Aaron Raskin (Treasurer), Amy Shapiro (Secretary), Jim Stein (Ex-Officio), and Alon Ventura.

Nonprofit Organization

Jewfolk Media, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. Its EIN is 27-4463056 and here’s our IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status letter. Copies of our tax filings may be requested at any time by contacting us.