June 9, 2015
“You’re not invited to my funeral,” would ordinarily be seen as a harsh statement. Imagine the strained relationship that would generate such a strong reaction between two people. We could well […]
May 28, 2015
Why does a 47-year old man, who has been Jewish for only five years, uproot his life, change careers, and leave a holy community that has become attached to his soul in order to become a rabbi? Because it’s the only way forward.
April 9, 2015
Schon Maher is a new contributor to TC Jewfolk, offering thoughts on living and thinking as a Modern Orthodox Jew. This first post focuses on Passover and hiding the afikomen.
October 24, 2014
There is well known Jewish tale about a poor man who lived with his wife and children in a tiny one-room house. They were always getting in each other’s way in their cramped and crowded quarters and, needless to say, no one was very happy.
September 17, 2014
And then ask yourself the follow up. Because it’s not just about the kind of Jewish community you want, but about how are YOU going to help make that happen.
September 5, 2014
Check out our 6th annual listing of Twin Cities places that could be your home for the holidays – all of them offering affordable or free options for young adults.
July 31, 2013
Get to know Reconstructionist Judaism and the Twin Cities’ only Reconstructionist synagogue, Mayim Rabim.
December 20, 2012
Join us as we tackle a verse devoid of Rashi’s insights.
April 19, 2012
Our G-d who art in Hendiadys, Hapox Legonimen be thy name.
May 20, 2011
My husband and I were married for five years, together for seven, when I suggested we learn about the laws of family purity.