Olkusz: An Inheritance of Memory
It started with a photo. I sat beside my grandmother, her soft hand clasping mine. With her other hand, she pulled a photograph from her sweater pocket and handed it […]
July 8, 2026
July 2, 2026
Soccer Moms, World Cups, and Jewish Values
Even a few weeks into the World Cup, soccer fever continues to take over the globe. Entire countries will shut down to watch matches. Families will gather around televisions and […]
June 16, 2026
Mah Jongg and Community: A Strategy for Better Cognitive Health
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 […]
May 27, 2026
Finding Jewish Practice as an Adult
I’m a Jewish mother. Like my mother before me and hers before that. (Any farther back and we’re talking about turn of the century Jews in Eastern Europe, and I […]
May 8, 2026
A Philanthropist? Who, Me?
Last week, I found myself at a Mel Robbins show with a good friend – one of those “sure, why not?” nights that turns into something unexpectedly meaningful. I knew […]
May 4, 2026
Who The Folk?! Abbe Blacker
While mah jongg is having a big moment of popularity right now, Abbe Blacker has at the forefront, teaching the game privately in homes and through community education programs in […]
April 28, 2026
Minnesota Jewish Educator Reimagines Supplemental Hebrew and Torah Study
After years of helping shape Jewish learning across Minnesota, Rabbi Yosi Gordon, known for his charismatic teaching style, is leading a new education endeavor. He’s introduced Yosi’s School, an independent […]
April 16, 2026
13 Pieces Of Advice From A B’Mitzvah Weekend
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Readers, Just *under* two years ago, I wrote 13 pieces […]
April 13, 2026
Minnesota Native Michael Neiman Details Appalachian Trail Journey in New Book
More than eight years ago, Michael Neiman embarked on an excursion 15 years in the making – hiking the Appalachian Trail. Now, he’s recently published Hello My Name is Sharkbait: […]
April 9, 2026
Mike the Builder
Let’s be honest: It’s NOT a myth that Jewish men are totally useless when it comes to home repairs, tools, construction, etc. My dad sure couldn’t do much more than […]