The Catch
My oldest is about to head off to college in just a few weeks. And I’m not ok. Cue up the Jelly Roll song. I’m currently a giant ball of […]
July 16, 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 30, 2026
Laughs, Tears, and Joy: Stories from the Tribe Back For a Successful Third Year
TC Jewfolk’s third annual storytelling show was magical! On June 22, I felt so very lucky to be sitting amongst more than 500 people listening to the 12 stories told […]
June 12, 2026
Beth El Preschool Adds Sought-After Infant Room
The Aleph Preschool at Beth El Synagogue, which first opened its doors 87 years ago, is launching a new chapter with an infant room beginning August 31, in response to […]
June 11, 2026
What To Do With a Tot Shabbat Summer Hiatus?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My 3 and 5-year-olds adore attending Tot Shabbat at […]
May 7, 2026
Flowers For Mother’s Day Again?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My mother loves fresh flowers, and she expects them […]
May 6, 2026
Meet the Scenic Designer Behind CTC’s The Wizard of Oz
For Adam Koch, getting the opportunity be the scenic designer for the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of The Wizard of Oz is a full circle moment. Sort of. “The Wizard […]
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 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 […]
April 1, 2026
Introducing the Emcee of TC Jewfolk’s 2026 Stories from the Tribe Show!
Welcome to the 2026 emcee Today, we’re thrilled to share that our third annual storytelling show will once again be emceed by the incredible Jordana Green, co-host of The Adam […]