February 8, 2019
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What does it take to put on a one-of-a-kind event for a less-than-well-known holiday? Or asking top local chefs to step outside of their comfort zones to cook in a style that they aren’t used to? That’s what happens each winter at Beth El Synagogue for the annual Tu B’Shevat Seder. This year’s event was […]
Continue readingJanuary 21, 2019
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With a dusting of fresh snow on the ground and single-digit temperatures, it’s hard to believe that spring is around the corner. Yet in Israel – it truly is. As we prepare to celebrate Earth, spring and renewal for Tu B’shvat on Jan. 21, how about we refresh our old recipes as well? Instead of […]
Continue readingJanuary 20, 2019
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While most schools have the day off Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Talmud Torah St. Paul is once again staying open to continue its tradition of using the day to teach about MLK. “We always include the community and we’ve always had people come who aren’t Jewish but want to be involved in social justice […]
Continue readingDecember 7, 2018
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Every year, I try to learn something new about the Jewish holidays, something outside of my Hebrew school classroom – this year I learned that there are 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah. Sixteen different ways to spell a holiday that lasts eight wonderful nights, but gets significantly less excitement and celebration than Christmas, which […]
Continue readingDecember 5, 2018
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Before I begin, let the record show that I had the idea for this article BEFORE Hallmark announced they were going to make Hanukkah movies! That being said, If Hallmark wants to get in contact with me after this article comes out to flesh out some of the ideas, I’m 100% down #callme. Christmas movies. […]
Continue readingDecember 1, 2018
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Moishe House Twin Cities is so excited to host our 2018 Silent Disco Hanukkah Party! What the Hanukkah is a Silent Disco? A Silent Disco, also known as a Silent Rave, is a new DJ solution for throwing epic parties. But now, without disturbing your neighbors! Each attendee will be given a set of wireless […]
Continue readingNovember 29, 2018
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Six years ago, NCSY set a Guinness World Record when 1,000 menorahs were lit at one time in Stamford, Conn. On Dec. 2, Temple of Aaron is going to try and top that. The Menorah Challenge will aim to light up Temple of Aaron with – at least – 1,001 menorahs being lit. “I was […]
Continue readingNovember 27, 2018
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It wouldn’t be a holiday without Six13 dropping their annual Hanukkah parody. Timely as ever with the release of the Freddie Mercury biopic earlier this month, the Jewish a cappella group capture the spirit of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody with Bohemian Chanukah. Chag Sameach to us all!
Continue readingNovember 13, 2018
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Register to volunteer to wrap all the wonderful B’Yachad gifts at the pop-up space in SIBLEY PLAZA on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday, November 25, 27 or 29.
Continue readingOctober 12, 2018
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Is there a better way to handle days off during the Jewish holidays?
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