The Letters Project: Israel Education that Meets the Moment
We read with interest the April 19 article by Chloe E.G. Tross (TOA Graffiti Shows We Need Better Israel Education), in which Tross shares insights from her own Jewish education […]
‘The Last Letter’ Dives Into Holocaust’s Generational Trauma
A tortured soul has come to rest,” read Rudy Baum’s suicide note. The note, and the failed attempted suicide of an 86-year-old certainly left his daughter Karen Baum Gordon with […]
Yotam Ottolenghi Headlines Temple Israel’s Annual Fundraiser
“He’s an extraordinary, not only cook, but person. He’s just someone who inspires people.” This is how Sylvia Kaplan describes award-winning restaurateur and bestselling cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi, who will […]
Who The Folk?! Carli Shapiro
Just six years ago, Jewfolk, Inc. had a staff of two. Today, we’re thrilled to talk fifth full-time staffer (to go along with three less-than-full-time staffers), Carli Shapiro, Jewfolk’s first-ever […]
The Passover Connection to Zionism and Campus Activism
In Hebrew, Passover is also called the Holiday of Spring, Holiday of Matzot, and the Holiday of Freedom. Indeed, I love the arrival of spring, the food and the family […]
College Groups Experience Holocaust Museum Trip
As part of his sociology professorship, Tim Pippert makes it a priority to teach his Augsburg University students out of the classroom and get them experiential learning opportunities. Knowing about […]
Who The Folk?! Greg Joseph
When Greg Joseph was asked if he wanted to be a part of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas annual trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum […]
For High Schoolers, Holocaust Museum Connects History To Today
WASHINGTON — Being in the crowded, confined space of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum was uncomfortable for Kevin Smokyday. It wasn’t because of the photos and videos that he saw […]
Centuries Old Tradition To Benefit Ukrainian Jews
As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, a centuries-old Passover tradition is being highlighted by students at St. Paul’s Lubavitch Cheder Day School to benefit refugees. Ma’ot chitim — […]
TOA Vandalism Details Emerge As Two Suspects Sought
The St. Paul Police Department released new information on last week’s vandalism at Temple of Aaron synagogue in St. Paul, including details that suggest the perpetrators may be — or […]