Why the Temple Was Destroyed
Have you ever seen a movie or read a book a second time and wanted to shout out to the ‘good guy’ “Don’t open the car door – it’ll explode!” […]
Mah Jongg and Community: A Strategy for Better Cognitive Health
Mah Jongg, or simply “Mahj,” has recently exploded across the country, and in particular, is having a “Minnesota Moment.” And there are many reasons why. For those unfamiliar, Mahj is […]
Marc Shaiman’s Lively, Fun Memoir Shares Extraordinary Moments in a Half Century of Showbiz
Picture the 91st Academy Awards in February 2019 when Bette Midler, accompanied by lyricist, composer and music producer Marc Shaiman (When Harry Met Sally; South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut; […]
Finding Jewish Practice as an Adult
I’m a Jewish mother. Like my mother before me and hers before that. (Any farther back and we’re talking about turn of the century Jews in Eastern Europe, and I […]
‘Pirkei Avot’ Offers A Guide To Living as a Mensch
I put the box with my new computer part on the table in the salon, relieved that it had at last arrived. Meanwhile, my cleaner was busy sweeping and washing […]
Elected Officials Must Say No to Antisemitism
I was privileged to serve Beth Jacob Congregation for 33 years and was actively engaged in appropriate political activities during that time as well. Indeed, this very publication documented my […]
IWitness and Transfer of Memory Exhibits Promise that Holocaust Survivors’ Memories Live On
On a beautiful Minnesota spring day, I sauntered into the lower level of O’Shaughnessy Science Center at the University of St. Thomas’s St. Paul campus to virtually converse with six […]
Mike the Builder
Let’s be honest: It’s NOT a myth that Jewish men are totally useless when it comes to home repairs, tools, construction, etc. My dad sure couldn’t do much more than […]
When Is The Right Time To Invite Guests For Shabbat?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My roommate and I are having a minor disagreement […]
For the Love of Bomb Shelters
We grew up with a bomb shelter in our basement. My dad, an engineer, was the first to build a designated home bomb shelter in rural Windom, Minn., during the […]