Four Ways To Get Out Of A Funk
“Hi! How are you?” asks an acquaintance at a grocery store. “I’ve been better,” I answer. “We have two close relatives in the ICU right now and…” I’m about to […]
A First-Timer’s Guide To Cecil’s
I am just slightly too young to have memories of the Lincoln Del. However, I’ve been to Crossroads many times, Brother’s Deli downtown, the short-lived Rye, the even shorter-lived Meyvn, […]
Jew Review: ‘A Rainbow Thread’
When I was in college in the late 1980s, I devoured the work of Jewish feminists like Ellen Umansky and Judith Plaskow. They unearthed for me the previously hidden voices […]
A Freelancing Mom’s Life
I can still remember the exact moment when my career as a full-time staff writer ended. I was sitting in front of my computer at the Jerusalem Post when I […]
Stop Complaining, Start Offering Solutions
Editor’s note: The author formally managed Birthright Israel, among other projects, for the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Jewish Federations. Recently in the Forward, there was an article complaining about the […]
Penny’s Coffee Rolls Out New Israeli-Inspired Menu
Shawn McKenzie has big plans for Penny’s Coffee — and they involve za’atar. Penny’s, known for its modern design, artisanal coffee, and crepes, added Shawn to the team in the […]
Jewish Artists Preparing For Art-A-Whirl
If you’re planning to visit some of the 800 artist studios during “Nordeast” Minneapolis’ 24th annual Art-A-Whirl from May 17-19, you’ll certainly want to be sure to support the Jewish […]
An Open Letter to My Mom
To Mom It May Concern, Well, well, well. Another year has gone by, and again, I find myself incredibly irritated. I write this letter to convey my complete and utter […]
Jews, Ramadan, & Solidarity
We know how validating it can be to see ourselves reflected in institutions.
Game of Thrones: This Time, It’s Biblical
It never ceases to amaze me how invested we all get in fictional worlds like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, heck – even Hunger Games has a cult-like following. […]