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Religion and Faith

Howard Jacobson spins a world from 'Kalooki Nights'

Howard Jacobson spins a world from 'Kalooki Nights'

Kalooki is central to British novelist Howard Jacobson's new book. It's a card game in which no one really knows the rules. Jacobson says it's a great way to describe the British Jewish community where he grew up, and he uses it in his new comic novel "Kalooki Nights."
by Euan Kerr

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Day of the Dead celebrates life

Day of the Dead celebrates life

Day of the Dead is celebrated Thursday all across Latin America and one Minneapolis non-profit is mounting a celebration of its own.
by Roseanne Pereira

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Recounting the Holocaust by podcast

Recounting the Holocaust by podcast

Until now, the iPod has not been much of a gateway to history. That's changing, in part because of a Holocaust survivor in Little Canada, a criminal justice professor at St. Cloud State University, and a small group of broadcasters with the vision to use podcasts to bridge generations.
by Bob Collins

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Open Eye Figure Theatre opens a new home

Open Eye Figure Theatre opens a new home

A new theatrical venue quietly opened in south Minneapolis recently. It's the new home for Open Eye Figure Theatre. It's a small operation. Yet the company is expected to have a big impact on the local theater scene.

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Rabbi Kushner's advice to the disappointed

Harold Kushner has counseled many people going through disappointing times of their lives in his work as a rabbi. The bestselling author spoke about his new book of advice, "Overcoming Life's Disappointments," Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

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The true lesson of Moses

The true lesson of Moses

Using Moses as an example, author and Rabbi Harold Kushner urges people to learn and gain strength from their disappointments. The key, he says, is not to let unfulfilled dreams convince you that you're a failure.

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Twin Cities Jewish school investigates theft of Torah

While other items, such as electronic equipment, were also taken, Cottage Grove police and school leaders believe the thief or thieves targeted the Torah and knew of its significance.

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A story of tragedy and grace

A story of tragedy and grace

When accidents happen in the Maine woods, the park wardens there can call on a chaplain uniquely qualified to help with grieving families. That's because the chaplain herself experienced the sudden loss of her Maine state trooper husband.

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U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison on observing Ramadan

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison on observing Ramadan

The U.S. House unanimously passed a resolution this week recognizing the month of Ramadan and the important role that Muslim-Americans play in the nation's culture. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison is the first Muslim in Congress and the first to observe these religious rituals as a member of Congress.

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