A New Delhi Hanukkah Miracle
I’m standing in a vaguely dirty room, by the take-a-book-leave-a-book shelves. The smell of dust, sweat, and fried dough tickle my nostrils. The room, which is sort of lit by […]
December 15, 2020
December 11, 2020
Draft MN Social Studies Standards Eliminates Holocaust Mentions
The public comment period runs through Jan. 4.
December 11, 2020
Talmud Torah of St. Paul Announces New Board Leadership
The Talmud Torah of St. Paul (TTSP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of new Leadership to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee leads the Board of […]
December 10, 2020
The Naked Truth about Chanukah
On the early morning of July 18, a protestor in Portland dubbed “Naked Athena,” wearing only a hat and facemask, approached the police at SW 3rd and Taylor. Though some […]
December 4, 2020
Brewing Up Tea Culture In NE
For many who drink tea, it involves putting a bag of tea leaves in hot water and coming back a few minutes later for your drink. But for Simon Parish, […]
December 2, 2020
Otto Bremer Trust Awards Grant to JFS
The grant will be used to strengthen social service programs focused on economic stability, mental health, and self-reliance for seniors and low-income individuals.
December 2, 2020
Community Support Program Continues
The Community Support Program continues to be available to everyone. During this unprecedented time of uncertainty, many people are understandably expressing increased feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation. In response to the need for additional mental health services, we developed this new program that includes three 20-minute phone conversations with one of our mental health professionals at no cost.
December 2, 2020
JFS St. Paul’s Essential Programs Funded by Donations
Please help us improve more lives with your gift before the end of the year. Together, we can help more people face the most ordinary and extraordinary circumstances in their lives.
December 1, 2020
It’s Official: Minnesota JCC Coming Jan. 1
The newly-formed Minnesota JCC combines the Sabes JCC and St. Paul JCC.
November 24, 2020
St. Paul Jewish Federation Launches COVID Fundraising Campaign
The coronavirus crisis is by no means new, but it’s one that Ruth Olkon has been facing 24/7 for the last eight-plus months. As the CEO at Jewish Family Service […]