Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Ushmor’ Performed by Zac Gondelman
When I think of Sukkot, I think of cozy fall evenings gathered in the Sukkah with great food and even better company! While the words of “Hashkiveinu” are part of […]
Sukkah Delicious
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?! Jon Savitt
Jon Savitt has had success as a writer, comedian, and performer. Now that he’s back living in Minnesota, he’s trying to help others in entertainment as well. On the 200th […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Al Cheit’ by Joanie Leeds
As parents of kids of any age, talking about the themes of Yom Kippur can be difficult — like explaining what a “cheit” or “sin” means. Having a song that […]
Plenty To Like At New Kosher Sushi Restaurant
When Prime Deli closed more than a year ago, the news shook the kosher-keeping community; after all, it was the only kosher meat restaurant in Minneapolis. Fast-forward a year, and […]
Pellet Gun Likely Responsible For Adath Glass Break
A large glass pane near the front circle of Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka was broken by what was believed to be a pellet or BB gun late last week. […]
‘Karaoke,’ ‘Fiddler’ Doc Highlight Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival
After two years of irregularities and uncertainty, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival is back with an event that more closely recognizes what so many participants are longing for — […]
Who The Folk?! Elisa Bernick
Elisa Bernick had thought she was writing a book that was fictionalizing her upbringing in New Hope. It turns out, she had the stories more right than she knew. Bernick’s […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Keep Open the Gates’ performed by Rob & Julie Aronson
Yom Kippur has a reputation as a solemn and serious holiday, but it can be filled with a lot of joy too! For many people, the closing “Ne’ilah” service of […]
Essays Explore Connections Of Parenthood, Divinity
Back in 2018, I attended Limmud in the UK as a performer with the band I played in at the time. I’d never been to Limmud before, so I was […]