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
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, […]
March 6, 2026
Orthodox Rabbi Mike Moskowitz Bringing Lessons of LGBTQ+ Allyship To Beth El
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz knows that he is not what people expect to see when they hear he’s an LGBTQ+ ally. After all, he knows that not many ultra-Orthodox-trained rabbis take […]
March 5, 2026
How Do I Help My Child Avoid a Problematic Playdate
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, A parent reached out to ask if our 8-year-old […]
March 3, 2026
Holding Onto Our Children & Our Humanity Through Uncertainty
I don’t know about you, but so far, 2026 has felt like a master class in powerlessness for me. The cold has been relentless. My kids are bored and restless. […]
February 27, 2026
A Torah of Their Own: Macalester Jewish Community Marks Historic Arrival
The Macalester Jewish community welcomed its first Torah scroll on Feb. 22, gathering students, alumni and community members in a celebration rooted in shared history and collective effort. The ceremony […]
February 25, 2026
Opposing the ICE Surge while Supporting Israel
On Jan. 7, I returned home to Minneapolis from an eight-day trip to Israel, eager to share my takeaways about what it means to be a liberal Zionist in the […]
February 19, 2026
How Do We Get Through A Brutal Cold-and-Flu Season?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, This winter has been the worst! Every other week, […]
February 19, 2026
Adar Brings Joy, and a Call To Continue Helping Those In Need
This week, the Hebrew month of Adar arrived…just when we needed it. Adar is associated with joy, and we can use an extra measure right now. But where might we […]