To My Son On His Bar Mitzvah
The Bar Mitzvah isn’t the end, but the beginning.
October 30, 2020
May 29, 2020
Aleinu. It Is On Us.
George Floyd was murdered under the knees of a police officer, along with three accomplices. In many faith traditions, knees are used to bend in reverence to holiness. Reverend Ted […]
April 10, 2020
April 7, 2020
Virus Turning Jewish Rituals Upside Down
Services, classes, and meetings transitioned online with relative ease — often into the multiple screens of Zoom or the live video feature of Facebook. But essential Jewish rituals have not had it so easy.
April 3, 2020
Eight Shabbat Candles: Finding New Traditions in Quarantine
In this time of violent plagues and vicious Pharoahs, I have never been more grateful to be Jewish
March 19, 2020
Resources For A Socially-Distant Jewish Life
While so much of our lives is being canceled because of coronavirus, religion is one that moves on. Fortunately, we have the technology and a LOT of synagogues are embracing […]
March 12, 2020
Six Twin Cities Synagogues Closing In Response To Coronavirus
Sholom to temporarily stop non-essential visitation.
March 4, 2020
Let’s Make a Shidduch (Passover Style)!
It’s the rare occasion you can get directions to a Minnesotan’s house! TC Jewfolk brings you a matchmaking service to help you find a Passover Seder in your area—or find […]
February 13, 2020
Making An Accessible Jewish Community
It started with YALA Manager Charley Smith when I Googled ways to become involved locally, 2 years later, after another brain surgery, I saw a posting for 248CAN. I conducted […]
February 12, 2020
Happy New Year, Trees: A Christian Pastor’s Experience At Tu B’Shevat
Reflections on the Beth El Tu B’Shevat seder.