I Sat Alone in Shul Today
I sat alone in shul today. It wasn’t how I had planned it to be – not in the short-term, nor in the long term. This wasn’t the first time […]
September 30, 2025
September 26, 2025
Teshuva in Small, Simple Steps
Remember on Dec. 31 when you sat down and wrote all those New Year Resolutions like, ‘I shall lose 15 lbs. by the end of January?’ And what happened? Probably […]
September 19, 2025
The Connection of Rosh Hashanah to Channah, the Mother of the Prophet Samuel
From my home in Ramot, Jerusalem, I can see the tomb of Samuel the Prophet, one of the greatest prophets in Israel’s history. Living so close, I feel a kind […]
September 19, 2025
Restoring Unity During the High Holidays: A Call for Togetherness Amidst Rampant Antisemitism and the 2nd Anniversary of Oct. 7
As Minnesota’s Jewish community prepares for the High Holidays, the season of reflection comes amid a sobering backdrop: the second anniversary of Oct. 7 and a surge of antisemitism sweeping […]
September 18, 2025
How I Avoid Divisive Conversations At Rosh Hashanah Dinner?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I often host people I don’t know for […]
September 11, 2025
Do I Tell The Local Shop A Menorah Isn’t a Rosh Hashanah Symbol?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My local coffee shop makes a large chalk-illustrated calendar […]
August 29, 2025
TC Jewfolk’s 2025/5786 High Holiday Guide
We’re a few weeks away from the start of the Jewish holiday season, so we’re bringing you TC Jewfolk’s comprehensive guide to high holiday services across the region and religious […]
August 28, 2025
When Rosh Hashanah and School Events Collide
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, The principal of my son’s school just sent an […]
July 17, 2025
High Holiday Dinner & Break Fast Matching 2025
Celebrate the High Holidays Together: TC Jewfolk’s Guest-Host Matching Is Back! Togetherness and a special meal are both major parts of how we spend the High Holidays, but finding and […]
May 29, 2025
Tips For Celebrating Shavuot This Year
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, Any tips for celebrating Shavuot this year? Signed, Screaming […]