A wave of violent terrorism has left several Israelis dead and dozens others, including toddlers and young children, seriously wounded. Beyond the obvious intent of these attacks, which is to kill Jews simply because they are Jewish, these assaults aim to terrorize Israel’s civilian population and sow additional mistrust between Jewish Israelis and their Palestinian Israeli neighbors.
The Twin Cities Jewish Film fest kicks off this week! Enjoy some theatre with the kids, mystery theatre with the adults, and take some time to explore the self, too. What. A. Week.
I didn’t need a ceremony to introduce my daughter to the Jewish community. Instead, I get to tell the story behind her name to friends and family organically over coffee breaks, play dates, and holiday dinners.
Win two Matisyahu tickets for his October 24 show at the Pantages.
Are you a writer with an in-depth knowledge of the local music scene and trends in music, have experience covering live shows and interviewing musicians? Great. We have a gig for you.
I feel too numbed to list the outbursts of hate, sometimes enacted with knives, guns, or rocks; or the statements of political leaders and special-interest stakeholders that often look more like verbal violence than constructive dialogue. The world is experiencing so much darkness, and I’m afraid.
Just before a brunch with friends, I opened a letter with a brief note: “Dear Madam, At this Temple, we wear stockings.”
Cultural activities galore, plus some corn maze and orchard action. Check it out!
How Chabad helped me and other students find a Jewish home at the University of Minnesota.
As an American Jew living in the UK, I thought it would only be right to compare the two (because we all love a good fight).