Jewish Song of the Week: ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Jason Mesches
If you were a tree, what kind of tree would YOU be? One great way for our kids to understand how important trees are is to pretend to be one! […]
February 10, 2023
February 8, 2023
St. Paul Jewish Federation Board Approves Funding for K-12 Jewish Education
On November 30, the St. Paul Jewish Federation Board of Directors approved several motions to broaden support for Jewish education in St. Paul. Beginning Fiscal Year May 1, 2023 – […]
February 3, 2023
How Celebrating Tu B’shevat Can Help You Feel Happier and Calmer
Kids are stressed. Parents are stressed. But when Tu B’shevat rolls around, it’s the perfect time to soak in all the amazing health benefits of trees – and nature altogether. […]
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 13, 2023
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Tikkun Olam’ by Erica Rabner
January is “New Year’s Resolution” season, another opportunity to dream in color about our lives and what we need to do to live them in the best way possible. Part […]
January 5, 2023
How Do I Steer My Middle Schooler Away From YouTube Ads?
Got a question? E-mail me to submit a question, and to read future Miriam’s Advice Well columns, visit miriamsadvicewell.com weekly on Thursday. Dear Miriam, My child is in middle school […]
January 4, 2023
When Time Is All You Can Donate
I have been an actively outspoken writer since I was 12 years old in an antisemitic town, growing up in St. Cloud, reminding people Christianity is not the only religion […]
December 30, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: “Synagogue Detectives” by Eliana Light
You might be asking yourself, “Rick, why did you pick a song about synagogues at a time of year when most people are on vacation?” So glad you asked! It’s […]
December 28, 2022
Temple of Aaron Opens Its Very Own Ice-Skating Rink
You may have heard of a synagogue with a sanctuary, a social hall, maybe even a basketball court. But for one synagogue in the winter wonderland of Minnesota, they became […]
December 23, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘More Like a Candle’ by Eric Hunker
Chanukah time is truly magical — when the days are darkest, we light tons of candles and fill our homes with sweet light! The imagery and symbolism of ‘light’ has […]