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Child's Purim Drawing in Vitali's
One child's creative drawing of "Golidiloks/Brad" to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday when many children dress up in costumes.
Grape juice window display at The Kosher Spot
The Kosher Spot is a small kosher grocery store in St. Louis Park, and an important shopping destination for observant residents. This photo, taken during the holiday of Passover, shows a display for grape juice, an often used alternative to ritual…
Kenesseth Israel Orthodox Synagogue
Established in 1891 in the historic North Side Jewish neighborhood, Kenesseth Israel followed the migration of Jews into St. Louis Park in 1971. Kenesseth Israel is an Orthodox Congregation, strictly adhering to Torah laws and teachings.
Minneapolis Mikvah for Women
A Mikvah is a pool used for ritual immersion. Jewish law mandates that women immerse themselves in the Mikvah after menstruation, before marriage, and after childbirth. Immersion in the Mikvah is also required for conversion to Judaism for both men…
"Must Have" Haggadah
An advertisement for a "Must Have" Hagadah, a book used in Passover Seders, on display in the window of Elijah's Cup.
Sign outside Kosher Prime Deli
A sign outside St. Louis Park's Kosher meat deli "Prime Deli" forbids customers from bringing any outside food or beverages into the space, as to maintain the deli's compliance with kosher law.
Shalom Sesame: "The Nicest Street in Israel"
This sign outside Elijah's Cup advertises Shalom Sesame, a collaboration between Sesame Street and its Israeli counterpart Rechov Sumsum. The show aims to teach Jewish children in the diaspora about Jewish culture, Israel, and Hebrew as well as…
Torah Academy
A side view of Torah Academy
Torah Academy, St. Louis Park
Torah Academy is a Jewish elementary school located in the Eruv of St. Louis Park. It is across the street from the Orthodox synagogue, Kenesseth Israel, and a block away from Darchei Noam and Bais Yisroel.
Letter from child in "My Little Library" box
A letter from a child found in a "My Library" in the front yard of a home in the eruv. The letter mentions potato kugel, a popular Jewish food.
