Let's Kibbitz: on Defending (or not) Israel
Israel’s in the news again. Oy! Have all your friends been asking “your opinion” about the Gaza Flotilla crisis because you’re Jewish? How did you respond?
The VOICES of Minnesota’s Soviet Jews: the Inspiration and the Film
During an informal brainstorming session I asked, why not document the stories of Soviet Jews in Minnesota? A year later we have 25 hours of raw video footage and a 60-minute documentary premiering on June 8th.
It's BBQ Time?: Are Americans Celebrating Memorial Day Wrong?
Do American’s celebrate Memorial Day wrong? Compared to Israel we do. Instead of honoring those who have fallen in service for our country we BBQ.
Let's Kibbitz: On Jew-Dentifying Yourself at Work
You were a kippah at shul. You put a mezuzah on your doorposts, but are you “out” as a Jew at work? When is it okay to be Jewish at work? And how?
Attending My First Jewish Wedding: the Crib Notes Version
Covered in sweat and with feet that kill, I am here to declare my first Jewish wedding a success.
AISH Connections Offers Trips for College Students
Aish Connections announces summer trips to NYC for college students.
Too Many Jews on Supreme Court? Pat Buchanan Thinks So
We can add another person to the list of people who don’t like Jews and we are yet again reminded that we live in a country (and world) where there are people who do not like us.
The (real) Day the Earth Stood Still
This coming week is the anniversary of the most world changing event in the history of mankind. It is also one of the least well-known Jewish Festivals on the Jewish calendar.
Let's Kibbitz: on Snubs at Summer Weddings
We’re asking you to answer this question amongst yourselves. Nu, two Jews, three opinions, right? Let’s have it.
A Young Mother's Struggle With Anorexia: a free event at Temple Israel [UPDATED]
Most of us know someone who has been affected by an eating disorder. Come hear author Erica Rivera discuss her experiences with anorexia as a young mother.