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 8, 2026
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 […]
March 23, 2026
Who The Folk?! Nicole Baron
Nicole Baron ended up in the job she always knew would be there for her, but starting her wedding planning business, The Bridekick, wasn’t the most straightforward journey. We talk […]
March 19, 2026
When Is The Right Time To Invite Guests For Shabbat?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My roommate and I are having a minor disagreement […]
March 18, 2026
For the Love of Bomb Shelters
We grew up with a bomb shelter in our basement. My dad, an engineer, was the first to build a designated home bomb shelter in rural Windom, Minn., during the […]
March 13, 2026
An Ode To Synagogue Security Teams
Before this year’s preschool fundraiser, I took the time to sit down and interview our three main security guards. I already knew them well – from Saturday mornings at shul, […]
March 13, 2026
Minnetonka Family Publishes “Haggadahliscious,” A Haggadah For All Ages
Cheri Sudit and her four grandchildren will have something extra special on their Passover Seder table this year: A self-published Haggadah they created together. Sudit said it all began when […]
March 12, 2026
What’s The Best Way To Avoid the Chatty Relative at Services?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, A relative attends the same synagogue that I do, […]