Most American Jews Feel Less Safe, New Survey Finds
More than nine in 10 American Jews feel less safe as a Jewish person in the United States, according to a new American Jewish Committee survey. The AJC’s State of […]
Who The Folk?! Dave Snyder
As a long-time community organizer, Dave Snyder has the background and relationships in the Twin Cities to help navigate the current situation. We talk about the work he’s doing to […]
Should Terms Associated With Holocaust Be Used In Debating ICE?
Since the government’s operations started here in Minnesota, more than 3,000 agents have been sent to the state. Two Americans were killed by Federal agents last month – Renee Good […]
How Do I Explain The Frustration of Last Minute Cancellations?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I made dinner reservations with a friend over a […]
Who The Folk?! David Fhima
When it comes to the types of restaurants he wants to open, Chef David Fhima leans heavily on where he came from. Born in the one-time French colony of Morocco […]
Nani Vazana Brings Ladino Music To Minneapolis
Nani Vazana likes bringing the chutzpah on stage when she performs, starting with the choice to perform in a language that few even know – Ladino. “[My father] forbade it […]
Jewfolk, Inc. Introduces FolkLab: A New Initiative for Jewish Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement
For years Hineni, the adult Jewish education program of Talmud Torah of St. Paul, has been a fixture in the Twin Cities Jewish community, working with rabbis from all synagogues […]
‘Havdalah of Hope’ Moved Online After Saturday ICE Shooting
The planned “Havdalah of Hope” at Temple Israel tonight is being moved to Zoom only after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by Federal agents at Nicollet Avenue and […]
On A Freezing Day, Interfaith Clergy Brings Warmth To Challenged Community
A day after President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as president, the Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Church’s Bishop in Washington, D.C., called on the president to […]
National Jewish Leaders Arrive In Minnesota For “ICE Out” Events
Rabbi Amy Eilberg didn’t make a special trip to Minneapolis to take part in Friday afternoon’s rally against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ongoing “Operation Metro Surge.” It was merely […]