BIRD Foundation spurs R&D
United States and Israel support foundation that facilitates business collaborations By MORDECAI SPECKTOR It’s kind of like the song “Matchmaker” ...
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Entertaining 'Jews and Baseball' doc on DVD
You can tune in on the dispiriting spectacle of the Twins’ demise, or you can watch the greatly enjoyable and ...
A hero for the Jews
Reviewed by NEAL GENDLER Hank Greenberg became one of baseball’s legendary hitters, but his near-instant fame came from something he ...
Preventing the ‘Big Day’ from becoming the last day
Congregations, rabbis try various approaches to inhibit the post-B’nai Mitzva attrition of barely committed members (Editor's note: An abridged version ...
How to help those affected by the North Side tornado
The City of Minneapolis has asked those who want to help those suffering in the aftermath of Sunday's tornado to ...
Temple Israel hosts Neshama Carlebach
Renowned singer Neshama Carlebach will be the Musician-in-Residence this weekend at Temple Israel in Minneapolis. "A Spiritual Journey of Soulful ...
Orthodox decry Magen Tzedek, Rabbi Morris Allen
Article in Orthodox newspaper compares local rabbi to a 'pit bull refusing to release its quarry' Agudath Israel of America ...
Coen brothers part ways with Israel boycotters
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Popular filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen said during a visit to Israel that they do not agree with artists who ...
Beth El renovates
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR Beth El Synagogue is getting an extreme makeover. The old activities center, which dates from the 1960s, ...
Israeli flutist to perform in Minneapolis
Israeli jazz flutist Mattan Klein will perform 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Loring Theater, 1407 Nicollet Ave. S., ...
