Who The Folk?! Yedidya Yasu
Yedidya Yasu was all set to come to St. Paul to start his role as Shaliach from Israel for the year late on October 7. For obvious reasons, the arrival […]
April 29, 2024
March 25, 2024
Who The Folk?! Iola Kostrzewski
There is one common thread running through Iola Kostrzewski’s background, whether it’s the treasurer for the Somali American Famers Association, or it’s her newest role with the Minnesota Engagement Director […]
May 22, 2023
Who The Folk?! Sheree Curry
A trailblazing journalist, Sheree Curry has had a long and varied career. But much of her work has happened at the intersection of race and Judaism. The former Jewfolk board […]
January 20, 2023
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘I’m Gonna Walk It With You’ by Shul Sisters
One thing that has always been important to me is using music to create bridges between people of different backgrounds. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted […]
January 3, 2023
We Choose Us Coalition Planning Capitol Rotunda Rally
Working in interfaith, interracial spaces is nothing new for the organizers at Jewish Community Action. But nearly two years after an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, […]
December 23, 2022
Celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Feels Extra Important This Year
The holiday season is upon us, and this year it feels more special and important than ever before. My home is interfaith and intercultural; this year we will be celebrating […]
December 7, 2022
Antisemitism Is Alive and Real
I was in Atlanta for a large conference for Jewish camp professionals and professionals from organizations whose work complements/collaborates with Jewish camping and took a Lyft ride from the conference […]
December 5, 2022
Who The Folk?! Milo Beyene
For Milo Beyene, fighting for equity and fairness started at a very early age — even for slightly mundane things. Now, it’s for more important issues, as they settle in […]
August 15, 2022
Who The Folk?! Noah Gerding
After a career in fundraising for non-profits around the community, Noah Gerding is now working at one that is very close to his family: The Sholom Foundation. We talk about […]
April 14, 2022
Jew Review: “The Prom”
The Prom has two intersecting storylines: one is a simple story about a gay girl in the small, fictional town of Edgewater, Indiana. Emma wants to go to her high […]