Who The Folk?! Dale Bluestein

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About 20 years ago, Dale Bluestein was told a story (that turned out to be apocryphal) about a Torah on display at Bet Shalom. As a videographer and storyteller, he […]

Bridging Divides Through Jazz

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In a time when differences make headlines, two Minnesotan musicians are using Jazz to bring the Jewish and Muslim communities together. After nearly three years, Jesse Simon (a professional jazz […]

Mah Jongg and Community: A Strategy for Better Cognitive Health

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Mah Jongg, or simply “Mahj,” has recently exploded across the country, and in particular, is having a “Minnesota Moment.” And there are many reasons why.   For those unfamiliar, Mahj is […]

An Easy, No-Bake Cheesecake For Shavuot

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Jewfolk’s FolkLab offers multiple ways to engage with Jewish learning, life, and culture; last week’s Shavuot cheesecake demonstration and tasting class with Zehorit Heilicher combined all three. At a sold-out […]