Parenting By Parsha: Vayera
My toddler is a master negotiator. Even in situations that I didn’t know were up to negotiation or questioning — it can feel like I’ve already lost before I’ve begun. […]
Jewish Job: Minnesota JCC Seeks Camp Olami and Youth Programming Director
Job Title: Camp Olami and Youth Programming Director Organization Name: Minnesota JCC Job Type: Full-time; summers follow Camp Olami hours. During rest of the year 9-5 with some flexibility. Salary […]
How A New Book Inspires Kindness With Simple Messages
Wendy Shragg had no reason to meet local golf pro Bryan Skavnak in early 2020. But when a mutual friend mentioned that Shragg should check out Skavnak’s uplifting Instagram feed […]
WATCH: Cantors Abrams and Tisser Musically Duel
As part of a week of music celebrating Cantor Audrey Abrams’ retirement from Beth El Synagogue, Abrams and current Cantor Ben Tisser performed a delightful and heartwarming rendition of “Anything […]
Who The Folk?! Robin Washington, ‘Live’ From JCation
This week we have the audio version of the interview that TC Jewfolk’s Lonny Goldsmith and Lev Gringauz did with Robin Washington, Duluth resident and The Forward’s Editor-at-large, during Jewfolk’s […]
Carin Mrotz Announces Upcoming Departure From JCA
After more than 17 years at Jewish Community Action, the last four-and-a-half as its executive director, Carin Mrotz announced Friday that she’ll be leaving the agency in 2022 following the […]
Parenting By Parsha: Lech Lecha
Last night I drove to JFK International Airport to drop off my parents, who live in Israel, after a three-month visit to the States. They had come to visit us […]
Local Author Holding Book Release Party Sunday
While the last 19 months haven’t been great by any means, Dori Weinstein used it for good: She finished her fourth book. The latest installment in the YaYa and YoYo […]
Renowned Cantor’s Oct. 24 Concert Celebrates Audrey Abrams
While some may see a Jewish music renaissance, Azi Schwartz is here to tell you that it has been around for years. “You have to look at it in the […]
Who The Folk?! Elizabeth Lamin
What drives an attorney who has made a career in the courtroom to run for office instead? That’s exactly what Elizabeth Lamin, an assistant Ramsey County attorney, is doing as […]