Jewfolk Podcaster Micah Siva Brings ‘Nosh’ Book Tour To St. Paul
With her first book on the verge of being released last fall, Micah Siva joked about giving birth to three things in nine months – the first two being a […]
Who The Folk?! Jacob Rapport
There are many ways to listen to the Torah being chanted, whether during services or while trying to learn the trope for a portion. But for Jacob Rapport, many of […]
Jewish Students Gain Little After UMN Meeting
Twenty-four hours after meeting with a group of Jewish student leaders at the University of Minnesota, the school’s interim president has released a summary of the meeting and some commitments […]
Minnesota Hillel Director Benjie Kaplan Stepping Down
After more than 10 years and rebuilding Minnesota Hillel both structurally and programmatically, Benjie Kaplan is stepping down from his role as executive director eto become the Campus Support Director […]
Jewish Students Unsure Of Next Steps After Meeting With UMN Administration
A day after anti-Israel students met with University of Minnesota administrators with a list of demands for taking down their tents on Northrop Mall, a group of Jewish student leaders […]
Anti-Israel Protesters Force Closure Of UMN Buildings
After a call from an anti-Israel group to “escalate” protests on the University of Minnesota campus, around 200 people showed up on the steps of Coffman Union to protest Israel’s […]
Minnesota Rep. Omar Calls Jews “Pro-Genocide” or “Anti-Genocide” On Columbia Visit
While walking through Columbia University on Saturday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN) said that Jewish students were either “pro-genocide” or “anti-genocide.” Omar made her comments to a reporter for Fox 5 […]
Who The Folk?! Yedidya Yasu
Yedidya Yasu was all set to come to St. Paul to start his role as Shaliach from Israel for the year late on October 7. For obvious reasons, the arrival […]
Jewish Students Angry, Scared Of “Toxic” Campus Climate
Around the country, college students have been arrested for protesting Israel’s war with Hamas, setting up encampments in the middle of campus, and harassing media for covering it. While things […]
Liz Palmer Helping Reshape TTSP As New Executive Director
Liz Palmer, who was named the interim executive director of Talmud Torah of St. Paul last fall, accepted the position on a full-time basis last month after a unanimous vote […]