Watch: Six13 Channels Elton John For Hanukkah
Just in time for Hanukkah to start on the night of Dec. 18 and fresh off their visit to a packed Temple Israel to perform last week, Jewish a cappella […]
December 15, 2022
December 7, 2022
Antisemitism Is Alive and Real
I was in Atlanta for a large conference for Jewish camp professionals and professionals from organizations whose work complements/collaborates with Jewish camping and took a Lyft ride from the conference […]
November 29, 2022
Teen Event Builds Bridges Between Denominations, Communities
On Sunday, November 20, the auditorium of the Barry Family Campus was bustling with 40 Jewish teens, grades 8 through 12, for the Twin Cities Teen Great Jewish Get Together! […]
November 4, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Challa-lalala’ by Mister G
We’re in the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, which means no Jewish holidays! Well, with one BIG exception… Shabbat! I thought Cheshvan would be the perfect time to give a little […]
November 1, 2022
A Rabbi’s Plea To Vote Between Now And Nov. 8
On the secular anniversary of the horrific shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh four years ago, I write as a rabbi who has stayed out of partisan politics […]
October 28, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Sim Shalom’ by Noah Diamondstein
With all the busyness of fall holidays and big fall transitions like school behind us, we could all use a little peace (and quiet)! I thought I’d share a BRAND […]
October 21, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Creation Song’ by Josh & The Jamtones
We’ve just started reading Torah over again from the very beginning, and so it’s THE time to share an awesome song about the creation of the world! This one comes […]
October 14, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Ushmor’ Performed by Zac Gondelman
When I think of Sukkot, I think of cozy fall evenings gathered in the Sukkah with great food and even better company! While the words of “Hashkiveinu” are part of […]
October 13, 2022
Rabbi Rappaport Taking On Jewish Climate Leadership Role
On Tisha B’Av, 40 people met at a park in the Twin Cities to reflect on the impending climate crisis. The gathering, called “Feeling Grief, Finding Love,” was facilitated by […]
October 7, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Al Cheit’ by Joanie Leeds
As parents of kids of any age, talking about the themes of Yom Kippur can be difficult — like explaining what a “cheit” or “sin” means. Having a song that […]