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Who The Folk?! Podcast

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This is the Podcast home of TC Jewfolk's Who The Folk?! Podcast. Hear from interesting Members of the Tribe from all over the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.

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This week I talk to Dylan Singer, the new associate director of Minnesota Hillel. We talk about his path back to Hillel, his time in leadership as a student at the U, and helping set the next generation of student leaders up for success, on this week... more

This week I talk to WCCO talk show host Jordana Green. We talked about how she got into journalism, the current media landscape, and MCing the June 22nd Stories From the Tribe Show, on this week’s Who the Folk?! Podcast.

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This week I talk to Irina Vaynerman, a civil rights lawyer and co-founder of Groundwork Legal. We talk about her new, non-profit initiative, what it was like launching in the midst of Operation Metro Surge, and her time working for the state’s Depart... more

This week I talk to Rabbanit Dalia Davis. We talk about her new FolkLab class, Pastoral Parsha, which starts May 27, the work she does for Svivah, and learn all about the title she’s chosen for herself, on this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast.

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Recent Guests

Dylan Singer
Assistant Director at Minnesota Hillel
Minnesota Hillel
Episode: Dylan Singer
Jordana Green
WCCO talk show host
WCCO
Episode: Jordana Green
Irina Vaynerman
Civil rights lawyer and co-founder of Groundwork Legal
Groundwork Legal
Episode: Irina Vaynerman
Rabbanit Dalia Davis
Rabbanit and educator featured on the Who The Folk Podcast
Svivah; FolkLab
Episode: Rabbanit Dalia Davis
Howie Milstein
Author, leadership coach, and founder of the Institute to Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously
Institute to Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously
Episode: Howie Milstein
Abbe Blacker
Founder and owner of the Minneapolis Mah Jongg Club in Edina
Minneapolis Mah Jongg Club
Episode: Abbe Blacker
Leah Temkin
Director of Career Services at Jewish and Family Children's Service of Minnesota
JFCS Minnesota
Episode: Leah Temkin
Lacie Saltzmann
Minnesota freshman gymnast
University of Minnesota Gophers
Episode: Lacie Saltzmann
Nicole Baron
Wedding planner, Bridekick founder
Bridekick
Episode: Nicole Baron

Host

Lonny Goldsmith
Editor and host with deep involvement in Jewish community media and culture; associated with TC Jewfolk and the show's hosting duties.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • So fun!

    Fun guests and good questions!

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Thoughtful guests with practical, real-world insight.
Great variety in topics while maintaining a clear cultural thread.
Conversations feel welcoming and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of community.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dylan Singer
Q: What drew you to Minnesota Hillel and this role?
A combination of wanting to be in a mission-driven Jewish environment, a strong existing team, and the opportunity to work with students and build programs that reflect their needs and identities.
Irina Vaynerman
Q: How did your prior government role shape Groundwork Legal?
My time at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights showed me how to move from claims processing to impact litigation, and to navigate state constitutional and statutory avenues to effect durable civil rights changes, guiding how Groundwork Legal operates today.
Irina Vaynerman
Q: Was there a specific moment that demonstrated how Groundwork Legal operates in practice during Metro Surge?
Yes, during Metro Surge Groundwork Legal pursued emergency relief to protect detainees and enable pastoral care by faith leaders, achieving rapid court relief and prompting lasting policy changes at detention facilities.
Irina Vaynerman
Q: What is Groundwork Legal and what was the impetus behind getting this started?
Groundwork Legal is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing justice and democracy in Minnesota through impact litigation, collaboration with community organizations, and policy work. It was founded to fill a gap in nimble, umbrella-focused civil rights work that could operate across multiple topic areas and move quickly to effect systemic change.
Rafa Kern
Q: What is Rafa Kern's favorite Jewish holiday?
Purim remains the favorite, partly because its tone of play and shadow work resonates with exploring one's own psyche and the communal shadow side, much like performing roles.

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A thoughtful, community-rooted show that blends culture, faith, and regional Jewish life with a strong focus on personal stories and professional passions. Episodes span weddings and family celebrations, cross-cultural music and arts, community organizing, food and hospitality, and local politics, often exploring how heritage informs values, community service, and creative work. Notable throughlines include Jewish identity across generations, the interplay of tradition and modernity, and practical insights for event planning, public service, and storytelling that can inspire listeners to engage more deeply with their communities.

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2. Jordana Green
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7. Leah Temkin
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