Meet the Scenic Designer Behind CTC’s The Wizard of Oz
For Adam Koch, getting the opportunity be the scenic designer for the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of The Wizard of Oz is a full circle moment. Sort of. “The Wizard […]
Who The Folk?! Abbe Blacker
While mah jongg is having a big moment of popularity right now, Abbe Blacker has at the forefront, teaching the game privately in homes and through community education programs in […]
Ramsey County Commission Endorsement Convention Marred By Antisemitism Claims
Sunday’s Ramsey County Commissioner District 5 endorsing convention was marred by claims of antisemitism as neither St. Paul City Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, who is Jewish, nor State Rep. Maria Isa […]
What if I Miss A Day Counting the Omer?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My kids are really enjoying counting the omer as […]
UMN Gymnast Lacie Saltzmann Earns All-America Honors
University of Minnesota freshman gymnast Lacie Saltzmann earned post-season First Team All-America status by finishing fourth in the uneven bars at the NCAA semifinals on April 16. The effort on […]
Full House Welcomes Israeli Leader Yedidya Harush To Minnesota
Yedidya Harush took the stage at the annual JNF Breakfast for Israel – Twin Cities on Tuesday morning, which was something Harush wasn’t expecting to be able to do even […]
Minnesota Jewish Educator Reimagines Supplemental Hebrew and Torah Study
After years of helping shape Jewish learning across Minnesota, Rabbi Yosi Gordon, known for his charismatic teaching style, is leading a new education endeavor. He’s introduced Yosi’s School, an independent […]
The New Romantic Dramedy ‘Fantasy Life’ Gives Amanda Peet A Killer Showcase
In the last few years, Jewish-themed comedies have been enjoying a mini resurgence on the big screen (Bad Shabbos, Between The Temples) and television (Nobody Wants This). Actor Matthew Shear (The […]
How To Deal With Obnoxious Sports Parents?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, It’s youth sports season, and I have a question […]
In Open Discussions and Facing Protests, IDF Reservist Vists UMN
For two hours Monday afternoon, Lior Biran sat a table in the middle of Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota with a sign that read “I am an Israeli, […]