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 8, 2026
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 […]
April 8, 2026
Reflecting on 1 Year of JMatchmaking
A little more than a year ago, friends Freddie Weisberg and Char Cohodes had an idea: start a matchmaking service for Jewish seniors. “It has absolutely met our expectations,” Weisberg […]
April 2, 2026
Should Kids Be Paid to Do Chores? Why Helping Isn’t a Transaction
I’ve noticed a growing trend among parents to pay kids for tasks that used to be expected. Allowance charts, chore apps, payout schedules, many homes now run like miniature workplaces […]
March 26, 2026
What To Do With Old Snacks In Passover Cleanup?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, While starting to get my house ready for Passover, […]
March 25, 2026
Stories From The Tribe Tickets Now On Sale
In just two years, TC Jewfolk’s Stories from the Tribe has become an event not to be missed: Twelve Jewish women telling their true stories of Jewish motherhood – whether […]