Who The Folk?! Rav Michaela Brown
It wasn’t until Michaela Brown was well into her undergrad studies that she even considered going to rabbinic school. Once she got to Hebrew College, she thought her path as […]
November 3, 2025
October 27, 2025
Beth Jacob Celebrating Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm With Upcoming Installation Weekend
In her time at Beth Jacob Congregation, Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm has worked her way up from assistant rabbi to an interim senior rabbi – three times over. Now with the […]
October 23, 2025
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival Returns For 31st Year With Expansive Lineup
The 31st annual Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Minnesota JCC, launches Thursday, Oct. 23 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 2. The 11‑day event features dozens of films, many local […]
October 16, 2025
JFCS Acquires JFS, Uniting Jewish Family Service Agencies
After more than two centuries of combined work in the Twin Cities Jewish community, and more than two years of discussion, planning, and study, the area’s Jewish social service organizations […]
October 13, 2025
Who The Folk?! Johanna Hyman
Growing up in a neighboring school district, Johanna Hyman saw the Hopkins School District as the gold standard – until it wasn’t. That’s why the attorney (and Jewfolk board member) […]
October 12, 2025
Minnesota Families Reflect as Israel-Gaza War Ends: ‘Our Ties Are Stronger Than Ever’
As news broke this week that the Israel–Gaza war had come to an official end after two years of fighting, relief and reflection rippled through Jewish families in Minnesota who’ve […]
October 10, 2025
25th Annual Jewish Mental Health Education Conference Comes at Crucial Time for Twin Cities Jewish Community
In a year marked by fear, grief and ongoing uncertainty, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service St. Paul are hosting a milestone event that could […]
October 9, 2025
Statements On Deal To End War Between Israel & Hamas
With news of a possible ceasefire and the release of remaining hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, several local and national Jewish organizations have released […]
October 8, 2025
On 10/7 Anniversary, Temple Israel Targeted with Antisemitic, Pro-Hamas Graffiti
Antisemitic graffiti targeting “zionists” and praising Hamas was spraypainted on Temple Israel’s preschool wing Tuesday night, the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks that killed 1,200 and resulted […]
October 6, 2025
Who The Folk?! Aaron Black
As a long-time volunteer, Aaron Black is no stranger to how the Golden Valley City Council operates, and with two vacancies coming up in November’s election, Black is looking to […]