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 27, 2022
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 […]
September 1, 2022
New Children’s Book Shows How Twins Have Their Own Identities
Marissa Bader has been writing and editing pieces on parenting for several years, but her latest writing covers a topic that hits very close to home: her three children, and […]
August 26, 2022
Drea Lear Waves Goodbye To Herzl After 27 Summers
After 27 summers spent on the shores of Devils Lake, including the last 11 as camp director, Drea Lear decided that it was time to put her clipboard away and […]
August 25, 2022
TTSP Welcomes Jessie Lavintman As Interim Newman School Director
Talmud Torah of St. Paul and the Newman School are excited to welcome Jessie Lavintman as the interim Newman School director for the upcoming school year. Jessie succeeds Heidi Tarshish, […]