An Interfaith Seder
What could be “interfaith” about a Seder? Aren’t Seders about gefilte fish and chicken soup, childhood memories of warm Jewish family gatherings, and a few Yiddish jokes thrown in?
Give PM Netanyahu a Piece of Your Mind
A call for action from Rabbi Morris Allen and the Rabbinical Association on an issue that affects the treatment of converts to Judaism in Israel.
Descent Into the Ice Cream Tub
That is the story of the Jewish People. They lost all ability to battle their baser desires. They fell from their “spiritual mountain,” into the chasm of sin. The lesson for ourselves is to take care of our level of happiness.
It's Time for an Optimistic View of the Economy
Whether you’re employed and could use some tips on balancing life at work and at home, or you’re searching for a job, you’ll benefit from the FREE conference “Creating New Dreams: Moving Forward in the Changing Economy” on Sunday, March 14.
Want to Make Your Voice Heard in Washington and in Israel?
This March, we here in Minnesota have the unique chance to travel together as one community of faith, to learn and to listen, to speak and to teach at AIPAC’s Policy Conference.
All She Ever Wanted Was To Belong
The final post in TC Jewfolk’s series for Jewish Disability Awareness Month. A guest column by Shelly Christensen.
Before Rosa Parks, there was Irene Morgan
In honor of African American History Month, Robin Washington, Editor of the Duluth News Tribune, reflects on the life and work of civil rights activist Irene Morgan.
Healing Hands for Haiti: a Local Activist's Perspective on the Crisis
I worry that Haiti is already slipping from people’s attention and interest and the real work has not even begun.
Rabbi – Ethereal Scientist or Pedantic Lawyer?
Now that I’ve finally decided to become a Rabbi, the question I ask myself is in which field does that fall, science or law?
The Impact of Inclusion: on Jewish Disability Awareness Month
The third post in TC Jewfolk’s series for Jewish Disability Awareness Month. A guest column by Shelly Christensen.