Who The Folk?! Michael Arato
How long after camp ends does the year-round staff give themselves until they start thinking about the next summer? For Herzl Camp‘s Michael Arato, jotting down notes and thinking ahead […]
Past, Present MJF Leadership Send Letter of Support to Herzog
Sixteen past presidents of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation board of directors sent a letter of support late last week to Israel President Isaac Herzog. The letter was drafted by past […]
Who The Folk?! Bruce Goodman
After physically recovering from being attacked in the Minneapolis Skyway by a mugger, Bruce Goodman learned there was other healing that he had to complete as well. With the help […]
Being Present to Others: My Time in the Courtroom & Community in Pittsburgh
I took a deep breath, made the call, said ‘yes’ and plunged in. I have experience, I have degrees and a board certification to back me up, yet even with […]
What Makes a Good Question for the Advice Well?
Got a question? E-mail me to submit a question. Dear Miriam, What makes a good question for the Advice Well? Signed, Reader Dear Reader, While this is not really […]
Hillel’s Growth and Evolution Continues
Since the Hillel movement began 100 years ago, and more so, since Minnesota founded our Hillel in 1940, investing in vibrant and engaged Jewish communities and the development of college […]
Near-Death Experience Leads To Family Forcing Legislative Action
Last summer, 11-year-old Adina Togal was enjoying a carefree summer at Herzl Camp when – as it happens with so many kids – she came down with strep throat. For […]
Empowering Israel’s Future: The Extraordinary Legacy of the E. David Fischman Scholarship
In 1949, Polish-born Edward David Fischman arrived in St. Paul with the weight of the Holocaust on his shoulders, having lost most of his family, including his wife and only […]
Marnie Marmet Celebrating Launch Of Memoir
Marnie Marmet had always wanted to write a book, but hadn’t set out to write a memoir. Still, after a year of online writing classes, that was exactly what she […]
How Do I Encourage My Son To Keep Volunteering?
Got a question? E-mail me to submit a question. Dear Miriam, My high school son has been involved in volunteering with our synagogue for several years. What started as a […]