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 […]
October 7, 2022
September 30, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Keep Open the Gates’ performed by Rob & Julie Aronson
Yom Kippur has a reputation as a solemn and serious holiday, but it can be filled with a lot of joy too! For many people, the closing “Ne’ilah” service of […]
September 29, 2022
Essays Explore Connections Of Parenthood, Divinity
Back in 2018, I attended Limmud in the UK as a performer with the band I played in at the time. I’d never been to Limmud before, so I was […]
September 27, 2022
Making Resolutions for Rosh Hashanah, and Beyond
“This year I will exercise more.” “I promise to donate more money to charity.” “My goal this year is to read a book for 20 minutes more each day.” “And […]
September 23, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Turn Around’ by Alison Faith Levy
The word “t’shuvah” is one we hear a LOT during the High Holidays! Typically, it’s translated as repentance, but the Hebrew literally means “returning.” Alison Faith Levy is a fantastic […]
September 23, 2022
Fundamental Political Values Go Beyond Political Affiliation
As Jews, Minnesotans, and Americans, we are committed to fundamental values that go beyond political affiliation.
September 16, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Bashanah Haba’ah (Italian)’ by Ellie Flier
With the Jewish New Year approaching, it’s a time for serious reflection, but it’s also a time for joyful optimism! The Israeli folk song “Bashanah Haba’ah” is a beautiful melody […]
September 8, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘We Are Together’ by Jay Rapoport
September’s here, and while summer is out, it’s special to get to come back into our year-round communities — our schools, synagogues, and other special Jewish communities. So this felt […]
September 5, 2022
Who The Folk?! Jenna Zark
When TC Jewfolk launched 13 years ago, Jenna Zark was one of our first writers. Now, many of those essays that she wrote in those early days, is part of […]
September 2, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Achat Sha’alti’
It can be hard to switch gears from the summer and prepare mentally and emotionally for the High Holidays. Music is a powerful tool to help with that transition, so […]