We’re trying something out. Every week before Shabbat we’ll be posing a short question to ponder over the weekend. Please join the discussion in the comments. Do you have an idea for a Shabbat thought? Email [email protected]
There is well known Jewish tale about a poor man who lived with his wife and children in a tiny one-room house. They were always getting in each other’s way in their cramped and crowded quarters and, needless to say, no one was very happy.
“I think as Jews our choices always matter and while we value fun and pleasure, before we can enjoy something we have an obligation to do our best to ensure others are not being harmed for our entertainment.” — A fantastic read about Halloween and Jewish values from Amy Ariel.
When I took this job as Arts and Culture Columnist, I was excited about all the new places, events, and restaurants I’d be exploring for the first time. But as fate would have it, on a recent weeknight, I found myself in one of my favorites.
New Jerusalem, currently playing at the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, brings to life the dynamic ideas of Baruch Spinoza. In short: it’s like bacon-wrapped macaroni-and-cheese on a stick.
International Woman of Love Joy Veh answers reader questions about Shabbat, Sukkot, and finding good men.
There’s a difference between “Minnesota Nice” and Minnesota nice, and it’s one of the reasons why Galit Breen and family are still unaffiliated.
It’s at a hotel. There’s a famous comedian that’s not a “Jewish comedian,” there’s a 40-and-under pre-party. Oh yeah, and 2-for-1 tickets. Details inside.
While the Post let me know the rabbi’s name, age, and e-mail to the congregation with his decision to come out, I learned nothing about the experiences people were enjoying at his synagogue. Would they describe Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai by talking about her love life?
A Yom Kippur Yizkor sermon from Beth El’s Rabbi Alexander Davis.