Commemorating The Yahrzeit Of Roe

Last year, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned nearly 50 years of federal precedent allowing abortion access as a constitutional right. Overnight, Minnesota became a Midwestern safe haven to those […]

Written by on 27th June 2023

Pride Month Resources

This is a non-exhaustive list of local, Jewish, and national organizations that advocate for and support the LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride! Local J-Pride “J-Pride creates community through queer-focused Jewish programming […]

Written by on 8th June 2023

A person looking at a camera in a close up black and white image with the person blowing a balloon.

Keren Or Featured: Lena Spirn

Lena Spirn, a 7th grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. She won 3rd place (tied) in 7-9 grade prose for “That […]

Written by on 6th June 2023

Cityscape shot from high in the air, with a sunset in the background.

Keren Or Featured: Eliora Estrin

Eliora Estrin, an 8th grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. She won 2nd place in 7-9 grade poetry for “Butterflies in […]

Written by on 6th June 2023

Dusk over a lake, with the photo taken overlooking a dock and with the other side of the lake with trees visible. Blue and purple hues across the image.

Keren Or Featured: Etty Last

Etty Last, a 12th grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. She won 2nd place in 10-12 grade prose for “A Darker […]

Written by on 5th June 2023

Photo of a Canadian Railway train under a bright blue sky with many individual spots of clouds.

Keren Or Featured: Leah Smith

Leah Smith, a 9th grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. She won 3rd Place in 7-9 grade poetry for “Some Moments.” […]

Written by on 5th June 2023

Keren Or Featured: Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan Cohen, a 12th grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. He won 1st place in 10-12 grade prose for “The Lies […]

Written by on 2nd June 2023

A close up of a group of feathers all around the frame of the photo, with what looks like blue sky visible in the center.

Keren Or Featured: Isa Melendez

Isa Melendez, an 8th grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. She won 1st Place in 7-9 grade photograhy for “Feathers.” Here’s […]

Written by on 2nd June 2023

Two women with long hair and dresses running away from the camera holding hands.

Keren Or Featured: Amelia Wise

Amelia Wise, a 12h grader, is one of this year’s Keren Or (Ray of Light) creative arts contest winners. She won 1st place in 10-12 grade poetry for “An Ode […]

Written by on 1st June 2023