Trailblazing Jewish lawmaker
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR Rep. Phyllis Kahn does not have a DFL primary opponent this year, but she is not taking ...
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Presbyterians overwhelmingly approve controversial report on Middle East peacemaking
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 219th General Assembly, concluding its meeting this week in Minneapolis, voted approval for a controversial Middle ...
Cathy Ladman show cancelled
An ad in our June 25 edition publicized a July 10 show by comedian Cathy Ladman (7-25-08 AJW). The show, ...
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly will consider controversial report on Israel
Among the many items on the agenda of the the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), taking place July ...
Bnai Emet ponders its future
Congregational meeting July 1 will decide whether to merge or move By MORDECAI SPECKTOR The roots of Bnai Emet Synagogue ...
Glass glows in a garden
An Afternoon of Art in the Garden, a benefit for Rimon, will feature works of 10 local Jewish artists on ...
'Ajami,' Israeli Oscar-nominated film, moves to St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis
In his review of Ajami for the American Jewish World, San Francisco-based film critic Michael Fox called the film "a ...
Yotam shines on album of jazz originals, covers
Music lovers in the Twin Cities have had the opportunity recently to enjoy live performances by Israeli jazz stars Matan ...
Gay men’s chorus benefit to feature Jewish comedian
“Mental: An Evening of Homo-Neurotic Comedy,” featuring Jewish comedian and author Eddie Sarfaty, and benefiting the Twin Cities Gay Men’s ...
Clarinet artistry: From Benny to Anat
Anat Cohen, one of today’s most gifted jazz musicians, will perform April 25 at the Dakota Jazz Club By MORDECAI ...
