Heroes Among Us: An Evening With Tony Mendez
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as CIA’s former Chief of Disguise Tony Mendez, the hero of ARGO, offers his take on his time with the “Company.”
Author Archive for Evan Stern
Local author, advocate and consultant Evan Stern serves on the University of Minnesota Hillel Foundation board of directors and J Street Minnesota's steering committee. Contact Evan at evan.a.stern@gmail.com.
Local Jews Release REON: The Future of Contacts
The search engine for contacts, REON tags the time and location when new contacts are entered. Custom QR codes allow for instant and accurate contact sharing.
You’re Invited: A Conversation with J Street’s Rachel Lerner
Evan Stern writes about J Street and its pro-Israel, pro-peace mission. Meet J Street Vice President Rachel Lerner at Mt. Zion this Wednesday!
Spirited Debate Propels Kesher into the Spotlight
At its most recent fundraiser, Kesher shed light onto the presidential race with a debate over the candidates’ positions on issues of primary importance to the Jewish community.
J Street And AIPAC: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
J Street and AIPAC have mutually supportive missions with complimentary tactics. Supporters of each organization should value and respect the other.
“Project Know”: Pondering Love and Marriage in Viral Video Against the Marriage Amendment
A grassroots initiative (by local Jews) bringing together arts, social justice, faith communities and families to defeat the MN Marriage Amendment. It makes us wonder, what does marriage mean to you?
Win Tickets to Semitic Idol VII: Hillel’s Magical Musical Mystery!
Submit your favorite Hillel memory for a chance to win two free tickets to this one of a kind community event.
Making History: the Future of Pro-Israel at J Street
“We are the future of pro-Israel,” says Minnesotan Evan Stern as he heads off to J Street’s national policy conference in Washington, DC this weekend.
Israeli Knesset Member Yoel Hasson to speak at Adath February 8
Continuing to foster open community dialogue, J Street Minnesota and the JCRC invite you to a conversation with Member of Knesset Yoel Hasson, “Why the Future of Israel is the Two-State Solution.”
Pro-Israel? According to Whom?
2/3 of American Jews want active American leadership to resolve the conflict. So why are Republicans fighting this? Because their playbook is drastically out of date; & their talking points disconnected from facts on the ground and the will of American Jews.
J Street Supports Veto, Warns Against Cutting Aid
In open letter, J Street seeks to mobilize American Jewish community in a different direction: to speak out for the two-state solution.
J Street Delivers Urgent Message to Congress
The message in a nutshell: Most American Jews support a two-state solution, U.S., get involved!
Inspiring. Empowering. A Local Take on J Street’s National Conference
Inspiring speakers, pluralistic, passionate discourse, and a day on the hill lobbying Senators and Congressmen. Whew!
Movies Spark Discussion—And My Personal Call to Action on Israel
Finally, with J Street, Evan writes that he can “show my support for Israel w/o checking my progressive, Jewish values at the door.”
8 Weeks in Israel? = Lifelong Passion for Jewish Community
In Israel I found a circle of Jewish friends. Israel means a lot to me, but my sustaining Jewish identifier is really the community.