David Hicks’ Journey To Judaism
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It’s more than just basketball that has David Hicks III wanting to make Aliyah.
Continue readingJune 19, 2018
May 4, 2018
Are Synagogues A Barrier To Judaism?
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Do barriers to synagogue life lead to the alienation of young Jews from institutional Jewish life?
Continue readingApril 19, 2018
Rabbi Steven Leder Headlining St. Paul Jewish Federation Event
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Rabbi Steven Leder grew up in St. Louis Park, and it’s been a long time since he’s lived here by his own admission. But when he returns next week for the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul‘s Spring Fundraising Event, he will be bringing a message that all members of the community need to hear. […]
Continue readingMarch 21, 2018
February 28, 2018
March Get The Folk Out
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BE HAPPY – IT IS ADAR! Which means it is Purim celebration time! By the time this is published, the holiday will be in full swing, but there’s still a bunch of ways to get in on the fun. Check out TCJewfolk’s Purim roundup here. Be sure to check out all of the other fun […]
Continue readingFebruary 18, 2018
February 16, 2018
Celebrating JDAIM: Overcoming Substance Use, Anxiety
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As I grew older my anxiety grew right along with me, an uninvited companion I couldn’t seem to shake.
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Your Jewish Celeb Guide to the 2018 Super Bowl
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You may have heard: Celebrities are coming to town this weekend.
Continue readingJanuary 28, 2018
Letter To The Editor: JCRC Responds To DACA Article
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Dear Editor, On behalf of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota (JCRC), I write in response to yesterday’s op-ed, “Why DACA Is a Jewish Issue,” which takes our organization to task for not responding earlier to President Donald Trump’s decision to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, revoking protections for nearly […]
Continue readingJanuary 28, 2018
How Being Critiqued Changed My Life
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The first time I attended a writer’s critique meeting I didn’t know what to expect, although visions of Great Gatsby soirees came to mind. I imagined intelligent conversations intermingled with witticisms, sartorial elegance, and as a nod to Hemingway and Poe, passing around glasses of wine and whiskey. The insightfulness of our remarks would be […]
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