Who The Folk?! Steven Mayer
Steven Mayer hadn’t been looking to write book, but diving into the banker’s boxes of history left by his late father, Mayer learned more about his family than he was […]
December 1, 2025
November 30, 2025
Remembering Former Temple of Aaron Cantor Mitch Kowitz
Update (12/16): The funeral for Cantor Mitchell Kowitz will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Temple of Aaron, 616 S. Mississippi Blvd., St. Paul. Shiva will be at […]
November 28, 2025
Local Jewish Authors Celebrate Joint Book Launch
When Twin Cities authors Heidi Shertok and Julia Carpenter debut their new novels at a joint launch on Dec. 2, they hope the celebration will highlight the growing visibility of […]
November 25, 2025
Jewish, Catholic Communities Celebrate 60 Years of ‘Watershed Moment’
For centuries, one of the most virulent antisemitic accusations was that of deicide, that Jews were responsible for the killing of Jesus. It wasn’t until 60 years ago – and […]
November 24, 2025
Who The Folk?! Matt Goldman
Matt Goldman had a pretty good career going living out in Los Angeles as a TV writer; how does an Emmy Award for working on Seinfeld sound? But he decided […]
November 21, 2025
The Surprising Minnesota Roots of ROPES, Working to Change the Middle East
Imagine Israelis – Jew and Arab alike – sharing water management solutions in a cordial setting alongside Algerians, Egyptians, and Palestinians, some in t-shirts, others in headscarves. Picture Saudis and […]
November 18, 2025
State Sen. Sandy Pappas Announces Retirement After 42 Years In the Legislature
State Sen. Sandy Pappas had wanted to go out on a high note as a legislator. Finding that moment, however, came after more than 40 legislative sessions at the State […]
November 17, 2025
Who The Folk?! Jesse Jacobs
Lots of people have hyphens in their job title: actor-director, or singer-songwriter. But urologist and comedian? Welcome to the life of Jesse Jacobs: doctor by day, comedian by night. We […]
November 14, 2025
Community Voices Drive Change as Ridgedale Library Removes Anti-Israel Display
A Facebook post expressing concern over an “International Solidarity with the Palestinian People” book display at the Hennepin County Library’s Ridgedale branch sparked swift community response this week, resulting in […]
November 14, 2025
BBYO In Minnesota Celebrating 100 Years
It wasn’t long ago that Minnesota teens on a bus ride to a Mid-America Region BBYO convention had plenty of room to stretch out and take up as much space […]