AVIV 613 Vodka Launch Party A Swanky Good Time
AVIV 613 Vodka, sourced directly from Israel, had their official launch party Wednesday night. With signature cocktails and Crave catering, it was the place to be in downtown Minneapolis.
The Cultural Significance Of Thanksgivukkah
Culturally, what Thanksgivukkah really boils down to is chotchkes (worthless baubles, to be polite), food and jokes.
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
You're Invited: Its Time to Dash!
The St. Paul JCC and Sabes JCC Dreidel Dash is Sunday, December 8, and includes a 5k race, a 10k, the Maccabee mini-mile, and a post-dash bash.
U of M Students Party, Israel Style!
On Thursday, November 7, Israel groups on campus organized one big Israel party to recognize Israel’s accomplishments and beauty. Israel Club Night was the one event that pro-Israel students all across the political spectrum were able to celebrate Israel’s existence!
A Little Bit Of Light And A Lot Of Bit Of Love
Getting to know Grandma and Gramps was one of the biggest perks of my marriage. My husband is lucky enough to have grown up with both grandparents, a privilege I […]
Prayer For A Shattered Heart
For Phyllis Sommer & Michael Sommer & everyone else whose heart is shattered.
Shabbat Infusion: Opening Our Eyes
The peace of Shabbat invites us to love, to care for others. While the rest of the week opens our eyes to the material world, Shabbat opens our eyes to what is priceless. Being in community, loving and caring for others, opens our eyes to see the face of God (however we understand that). I see God’s face in the joy of young adults creating space, eating, praying, talking, and learning at Makom.
Shabbat Infusion: The Torah is Political
On my first trip to the State Fair I had my first taste of state politics, not just fried pickles on a stick. Candidates mingled with fair-goers at the great […]
A Veritable Kosher Two-fer
The Twin Cities based law firm of Fredrikson & Byron numbers just south of 300 attorneys and professionals globally (though the truth be told, I think they are mostly here in town). Of this total, somewhere in the vicinity of 20-30 are Jewish, or one way or another, or leaning that direction.
The Power of Citizenship
The world loves to remember JFK. Schools and streets have been named for him; parks, buildings, and an airport bear his name. Children are named after him. He is quoted in speeches. His words rest on plaques and refrigerator magnets and bumper stickers. Images of his face adorn book covers, posters, and the walls of college dorm rooms, offices, and people’s homes. He is one of only a few figures in American history known simply by his initials—no further identifying factors are needed.