My childhood crush: The always romantic Linzer cookie
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The Linzer Torte is said to be the oldest-known cake in the world. Originating in the town on Linz, Austria, recipes for this buttery tart have been found dating back to 1653. Continue Reading
New Jew in Town: Making friends and the new Shabbat dinner
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Was it hard making friends when you moved to this place where you knew no one?
Do you have to shovel snow off of your car everyday? Continue Reading
St. Paul District Court dismisses case against Hebrew National
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A St. Paul judge has thrown out a case against Hebrew National which claimed that their hot dogs and other meat products weren’t entirely kosher. United States District Judge Donovan Frank (which is ironic considering a hot dog can also be called a “frank”) threw out a case brought by 11 consumers against ConAgra Foods Inc., maker of Hebrew National hot dogs. Continue Reading
Indecision and intermarriage: A magic carpet tale
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We sit on the rug in the middle of the floor and I tell him we are on a magic carpet ride. Like Aladdin, I say, we are going up, up, up, over the city, and once we are high enough, my son can say anything he wants and it will be okay! I won’t blame him for anything. We close our eyes and pretend we are flying, and we are both very good at pretending. And then my five-year-old looks at me and says exactly what he wants to say. Continue Reading
Helping the helpless: Advocating for African asylum in Israel
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Gabe Kravitz, one of about 100 activists with Right Now: Advocates for African Asylum Seekers in Israel, wants the attention of the Israeli government. The goal is twofold: Right Now wants Israel to grant refugee status to asylum seekers from Sudan and Eritrea, as well as a fair refugee-status determination process for all. Continue Reading
Vitali’s Bistro should be a boon for Twin Cities kosher dining
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Kosher diners in the Twin Cities now have another option for eating out. Vitali’s Bistro opened yesterday, and if their homemade muffins and scones are any indication, it should be a hot spot for all eaters, not just those that keep kosher. Conveniently located on Minnetonka Boulevard at Highway 100 — a stone’s throw away from most of the Orthodox synagogues in the area — the bistro will be a kosher vegetarian restaurant, focusing mainly on lunch and dinner items. Continue Reading
Israel-Palestine: Politics for some, personal for me
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Celebrations after the election quickly turned into worry and horror in my mind. On November 8, 2012 violence further intensified in Gaza and Israel. Further is key in this sentence because the violence is fairly consistent in this region and it is difficult to place a starting point in the latest escalation of violence. Continue Reading
Not sure what to do on Christmas? TC Jewfolk has you covered
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Christmas is nearly here, and to help you get ready TC Jewfolk has compiled a list of the best Chinese food restaurants the metro area has to offer. We also have a rundown of other restaurants open on Christmas Day, and the movies to schedule for your double feature. All of this, of course, happening after you go to the Tzedakah Bowl (and Jewbilee the night before!). This list is not comprehensive, so let others know your favorite in the comments. Continue Reading
Being Esther in a Sarah/Jennifer/Katie world
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My family went on a lot of road trips when I was a child, and we stopped at a lot of gas stations. I think gas station merchandise was invented to make children like me feel bad about ourselves. Racks and racks of personalized toothbrushes, license plates, snowglobes — and not a Daci in site. Continue Reading