Sephardic Music Festival Vol. 1 – A Musical Mezze
If I lived in NYC, I’d be heading to the Sephardic Music Festival this week. Luckily there’s a compilation album to give us TC Jewfolk a taste of what we’re missing.
Monday Dish: Can Jews Celebrate Thanksgiving?
I’m willing to bet a pumpkin pie that most of us will be spending Thursday with family and/or friends celebrating Thanksgiving. But let’s dish: is it ok for Jews to celebrate Turkey Day?
Noshin': Win Big in the 5th Annual Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-Off
Manischewitz’s Cook-Off has your chance to win big (up to $25,000 big!) with your favorite kosher entree. Get out those recipes – entries are due by December 31st.
The Monday Dish: Comforting Strangers
My mom’s been attending funerals for people she’s only tangentially connected to and it has me thinking about comforting mourners. Here’s your chance to dish.
Review: MJTC's "Asher Lev" A Fine Example of Local Theater
“My Name is Asher Lev” comes to life in MN Jewish Theatre Co’s production. A fine example of local theater, it’s no substitute for the book. [Updated]
St. Paul JCC Hires New Exec Director
Michael Waldman steps into the role left vacant by Dori Denelle. The St. Paul native is excited to be coming home to the J that raised him.
Noshin’: (More) Holiday Cooking
Another holiday means more meals. Here’s an easy recipe for Grilled Mahi Mahi with Vinegar Spiked Vegetables so you’ll have one less to plan.
"The Last Seder": Laughter and Tears for Anybody With A Family
TC Jewfolk reviews Park Square Theatre’s hilarious and heart-warming production of Jennifer Maisel’s “The Last Seder,” which opened Friday in St. Paul.
Greg Levey Makes Fun of the Middle East, Me Laugh
I don’t do politics. So Gregory Levey’s “How to Make Peace in the Middle East in Six Months Or Less Without Leaving Your Apartment” was perfect for me.
Noshin': Bite-Sized News
One of my favorite tricks is to eat smaller meals in the few days prior to the fast, so this edition of Noshin’ is bite-sized bits of news.