Who The Folk? Naomi Kritzer
Election Day is coming up soon, so what better way to dig into many of the key races by talking to someone who writes a ton on ALL the races? […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Sim Shalom’ by Noah Diamondstein
With all the busyness of fall holidays and big fall transitions like school behind us, we could all use a little peace (and quiet)! I thought I’d share a BRAND […]
Tree Of Life
As I turn the corner the tall, tan walls of the synagogue appear in the distance looming over everything else on the street. Welcome to Squirrel Hill. The gate which […]
From Sunrises To Sunsets: ‘Fiddler’s Journey To The Big Screen’
When I was a kid (Canadian-born, Midwest adolescence), one of my best friends, an Evangelical Christian, was allowed to pretty much watch just two studio films: The Sound of Music […]
20 Years After His Death, How Paul Wellstone’s Legacy Persists
In 2002, a bruising senate campaign was nearing the finish line, where incumbent DFL Sen. Paul Wellstone was running for a third term against St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman. Wellstone, […]
Who The Folk?! Scott Rosenberg, Part 2
Wondering where we left off last week? This week is part two of our interview with local muckraking journalist Scott Rosenberg. In this part of the interview, we cover why […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Creation Song’ by Josh & The Jamtones
We’ve just started reading Torah over again from the very beginning, and so it’s THE time to share an awesome song about the creation of the world! This one comes […]
‘Clergy Boys’ Kicks Off New Beth El Music & Arts Season
For Beth El Synagogue’s Rabbi Alexander Davis, being on the bima isn’t something that he always knew wanted to do. While some know it as a calling, it wasn’t until […]
Unraveling Joy
This is an excerpt from Jenna Zark‘s new book Crooked Lines: A Single Mom’s Jewish Journey, which began life at TC Jewfolk and was published by Koehler Books in September. […]
Who The Folk?! Scott Rosenberg, Part 1
Once upon a time Scott Rosenberg was known as Shmarya and was a dedicated Chabad emissary. In 2004, he launched his muckraking blog Failed Messiah. In Part 1 of the […]