What's your great Jewish idea?
The Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Schusterman Philanthropic Network are offering micro-grants to fund Jewish ideas in greater Minneapolis.
Celebrate Thanksgivukkah at Rye Deli
Thanksgiving on a latke? It exists at Rye Deli — and proceeds support the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
You Say You Want A Revolution
Intrepid young Jews begin redefining the Jewish community of the future.
A Glimpse Into Israel’s Booming Film Industry
Indeed, the Israeli film industry has gained remarkable traction in recent years, thanks in part to over $10 million in public funding and international investments the industry has received yearly since 2000. This has led to more opportunities for filmmakers and thus, better films. In 1995, .3% of Israeli moviegoers bought tickets to Hebrew-language cinema. Today, 10% of Israel’s box office sales are for Israeli films.
Israel, As Told Through Graffiti
The story of Israel is a tumultuous one, and it isn’t always easy to explain. But Heffez stumbled upon graffiti as the perfect storyteller to simplify the narrative without dumbing it down. Heffez spent a year in Israel and the West Bank photographing and translating over 200 pieces of street art. Unsurprisingly, he was met with plenty of roadblocks along the way: tear gas and a broken leg, to name a few.
You're Invited: Join the Revolution
I’ve said it before in this space, and I’ll say it again: you guys have an amazing Jewish community – and I don’t think you fully realize it.
Shooting the Breeze With a Jewish Scholar
After a hilarious conversation with a Jewish scholar, I have to say… I’m kind of a Jewish scholar groupie.
Jewish University For A Day: What You Don't Know About Judaism
From the influence of Judaism on Bob Dylan’s music, to the mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls, there’s something you don’t know about Judaism.
You're Invited: New Jew in Town Late Night Happy Hour!
Join us and other New Jews in Town for a late night happy hour! You don’t have to be a new Jew to come.
New Jew in Town: The Little Russian Boy
It’s thrilling, really, to suddenly be a part of a holiday that people across the world are celebrating; one that I never even knew existed: Spring.