Facing Injury and Surgical Recovery: A Jewish Perspective
I find myself a stranger in a strange land. I was a stranger in my own body after experiencing physical trauma in a sports accident. The pain in my ankle […]
March 28, 2023
March 7, 2023
Thank You, Happy Purim and 2022’s Impact
Every year we listen to the retelling of the story of Purim, and every year there is something new to learn or to take with you. Maybe it’s the steadfast […]
March 3, 2023
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘I Am Enough’ by Josh Goldberg
On JRR we have an amazing show called “Jewish Holiday Remix,” where host and Jewish singer-songwriter Jacob Spike Kraus creates a playlist of songs for specific Jewish holidays that go […]
February 28, 2023
Finding Community and Connection
Kara Kirsch ended up in the Twin Cities by accident. She came at a friend’s invitation, her car broke down here, and friends convinced her to stay. But in the […]
February 2, 2023
We Can Always Dream
Every Tu B’Shevat I remember the crazy dream we had when we made Aliyah almost 40 years ago. We were going to grow the seven species of produce mentioned in […]
December 25, 2022
‘Christmukah’ from the Perspective of an ‘Interfaith’ Jew
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas. It’s the time when we watch our Hallmark movies, pull out the festive wrapping paper, and weave through the line […]
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 22, 2022
The Soviet-American Hanukkah
Although Chanukah is technically a minor Jewish holiday, there is no denying that its importance has been inflated for Jews living in the United States. Considering its proximity to Christmas, […]
December 22, 2022
Celebrating Hanukkah An Annual Miracle
There is no guidebook on becoming disabled before retirement age. There was no plan for me beyond simply overcoming my condition; we knew it could land me frequently in the […]
December 21, 2022
Hands of Light: A Traveler’s Hanukkah
It sat mutely on my shelf, a poor relation to the stone menorah, with its carvings of children holding up our candles every Hanukkah. THAT menorah was weighty with memories. […]