Author Archive for Jenna Mitelman

Jenna is a transplant to Minnesota from sunny California, where she graduated from UC Berkeley. She lives and works in Minneapolis, but secretly loves St. Paul. She is a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Plymouth and a regular speaker on the Arab-Israeli conflict with the JCRC Speakers' Bureau. She is also a big fan of Minnesota lakes and forests, and can regularly be found kayaking and snowshoeing up north, when she isn't rock climbing out west.

Israel Votes! And the winner is…

Israel Votes! And the winner is…

Israel goes to the polls! Jenna Mitelman has the breakdown of the full election results, and the opportunities they may present.

Reflections on the War: Waiting For The Call That Doesn’t Come

Reflections on the War: Waiting For The Call That Doesn’t Come

What does this war mean for those of us on the outside? Looking in? And worrying?

Israel And Hamas: Rockets and Responses

Israel And Hamas: Rockets and Responses

As Israel readies for all-out war to end the endless barrage of rocket attacks fired on its civilians, what does the rest of the world think of this newest chapter in the violence?

Guthrie’s “Roman Holiday” a Swinging Delight!

Guthrie’s “Roman Holiday” a Swinging Delight!

A classic Audrey Hepburn romantic film laced with some of Cole Porter’s greatest songs. If this sounds like a great idea to you – you must see “Roman Holiday”!

Join the National Day of Unplugging… If You Dare!

Join the National Day of Unplugging… If You Dare!

This Shabbat has been designated as the “National Day of Unplugging.” And so the question remains: Are you game?

Is a “Two-State Solution” Still Possible?

Is a “Two-State Solution” Still Possible?

Is a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians still possible? One community member’s perspective. Read on and join the conversation.

Professor Deborah Lipstadt

Is Holocaust Denial Anti-Semitism? Emory Professor Comes to Town

Is Holocaust denial just a new form of anti-Semitism? Emory professor Deborah Lipstadt to answer the question this week in Minnesota.

US Presidential Candidate Tim Pawlenty

Pawlenty Accuses Obama of “Anti-Israel Attitude”

Tim Pawlenty accuses Obama of having an anti-Israel attitude, and showing a lack of judgement and lack of moral clarity on Israel. See what he really had to say.

Think Americans Are Uninformed? Think Again.

Think Americans Are Uninformed? Think Again.

Want to know what Americans really think about Israel? New survey reveals voters’ attitudes.

In the Tent, or Out: That is Still the J-Street Question

In the Tent, or Out: That is Still the J-Street Question

Daniel Gordis addresses J-Street Leadership Mission. Read his remarks and the challenge he issues to J-Street.

Where DO Americans Stand on Israel?

Where DO Americans Stand on Israel?

A brand new poll looks at American attitudes toward Israel and the Palestinians. So what do Americans really think?

Boycott Israel Day? Yeah, Right!

Boycott Israel Day? Yeah, Right!

Why today’s “Boycott Israel Day” is a bunch of hypocritical, useless nonsense; plus a list of local stores where you can support “Buy Israel Day” in response.

Meet Mahmud Shimshillewitz

Meet Mahmud Shimshillewitz

New comedy “The Infidel” asks: can a British Muslim also be a Jew? Go see it at the Mpls Jewish Film Festival – it’s a riot!

Want to Make a Real Difference for Israel? Here Is Your Chance!

Want to Make a Real Difference for Israel? Here Is Your Chance!

Go to AIPAC PC, & you can stand before your Congressman & say “I am in your district, & here is what I want you to do for Israel.”

Rabbi Manis Friedman Comes to Minnesota

Rabbi Manis Friedman Comes to Minnesota

2 Jewish lectures in just 1 hour? Is that even possible? And from a Rabbi, no less? Check it out next Wednesday!

Mount Zion Brings Israel Issues Out in the Open This Sunday

Mount Zion Brings Israel Issues Out in the Open This Sunday

Mount Zion hosts a unique, not-to-be-missed Israel conference this weekend. Will I see you there?

IRANIUM Explodes Into Theaters This Tuesday

IRANIUM Explodes Into Theaters This Tuesday

From the makers of “The Third Jihad” and “Obsession” now comes: IRANIUM. If you’re interested in what’s really going on in Iran – you simply MUST see this film!

U.S.-Israel Relations: A Year in Review

U.S.-Israel Relations: A Year in Review

Jenna Mitelman has been writing about Israel politics for a full year. Read her review of what the past year looked like, plus a look at what lies ahead.

“Our Jewish Robot Future” Is Pretty Bleak

“Our Jewish Robot Future” Is Pretty Bleak

Judging from this (comic) novel, our Jewish robot future is going to be pretty bleak. But at least it looks like the yentas are going to survive.

New House Majority Leader Eric Cantor

Is a Jewish Boy About To Become Majority Leader?

The Republican Party has taken control of the House. But what does it mean for Jews in Congress? Are we about to see the most powerful Jew in the House – ever?

Your Primer for Minnesota’s 2010 Elections: Our Representatives’ Statements on Israel

Your Primer for Minnesota’s 2010 Elections: Our Representatives’ Statements on Israel

In preparation for the elections on November 2nd, here’s a roundup of MN’s Congressional Representatives’ statements on Israel to TC Jewfolk over the course of the last year.