Remembering My First-Born; He’s Buried at Adath Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery
This Memorial Day I remember my oldest son, Jared Daniel Levy.
Robin Washington Recruits Diverse Voices in New Role at ‘The Forward’
Acclaimed journalist Robin Washington, who lives in Duluth, Minnesota, started in April as editor-at-large of The Forward. This flagship position, aimed at elevating and expanding diverse voices, is well-suited for […]
Interfaith Prayer Wall Visually Unites Artists
Apiece of art can evoke an array of emotions and a variety of interpretations from different people, but one thing is clear: art appeals to nearly everyone, uniting people of […]
Don’t Be Silent: Black Lives Matter, Say Black Jews
We know that freedom and safety for any of us depends on the freedom and safety of all of us.
Stepping Up: Reflections on How to Be an Antiracist
Racist. It’s a word that conjures emotion. Either you are one or you’re not one. And heaven forbid, you don’t want to be called one. But you might just be […]
Musical Genius of Leiber & Stoller Shines in ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ at the Ordway
If you haven’t heard of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, two nice Jewish fellows from the East Coast who met in Los Angeles in 1950, you’ve likely heard their songs. […]
Jew Review: 42nd Street Dazzles at the Ordway
If you’ve ever had big dreams of success or still do, the storyline of 42nd Street, a musical-within-a-musical, is an inspiration. Wrapping up as an Ordway Original production on August […]
Kids Relate to “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at the Ordway
It’s sometimes tough being a kid trying to find one’s place in the universe. Stressors can come from many aspects of one’s life, affecting friendships, schoolwork, and relationships with their […]
‘Stranger’ Explores Intersection of Race and Faith
Show is part of Minnesota Fringe Festival.
Advocating For African Asylum [Updated]
The State of Israel was founded by refugees. Activists for Right Now: Advocates for African Asylum Seekers in Israel are trying to help today’s refugees. Learn more at Adath, 5:30 PM, January 19.