Applications are now being accepted for Jewish Community Action’s Seeds of Justice Fellowship, connecting youth to grassroots movements and legislative processes that shape their world.
On the day the Senate passed the marriage equality bill we talked to two rabbis who did not necessarily share in our happiness.
” There was this crazy thing where grown-ups were behaving badly, but MORE of the grown-ups were doing the right thing, and he will remember that.”
At a Women of the Wall event on Friday, Rabbi Susan Silverman and others were faced with violent opposition from Haredi men.
Quotes from local rabbis and representatives about the marriage equality bill that passed the MN House on Thursday, 75-59.
TC Jewfolk caught up with the “Parallel Lives” Israeli soldiers, who encountered more snow and more love for Israel than they ever imagined.
“Whether the person knew that was happening or not… vulnerable communities connect the dots in a different way.”
Minnesota for Marriage compared the fight for marriage equality to Nazi propagandizing. Jewish organizations came together at Shir Tikvah to offer their thoughts on this disturbing news.
Earlier today, Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced his support of gay marriage, after his son came out as a gay man. No matter his reasons, this is a good thing.
Exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN). We discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and why people shouldn’t say it’s never going to end.
Exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). On the future of U.S.-Israel relations, the continuing danger of a nuclear Iran, and his firsthand impressions of Israel.
“By the way, your ambassador is doing a great job.”
At AIPAC this year, there has been lots of focus on Iran and other threats to Israel’s security. But recent elections have shown Israelis are more concerned about domestic issues.
Our first report from the opening plenary session of AIPAC 2013. Highlights include Obama needing to convince Israel he’s a friend, humanitarian aid going to the Assad regime, advocating for lethal assistance in Syria, and a plug for Israel’s lovely beaches.
One of the largest pro-Israel conferences in history is taking place March 3 – 5 in Washington, DC, and TC Jewfolk is going to be filming and blogging about it live. It’s time for AIPAC’s National Policy Conference!
The challenges posed by this long running conflict do not relieve either side of this essential responsibility: preparing their people to live in peace.
Come learn about traditional, alternative and holistic strategies for the everyday challenges teens and families face.
Hebrew National answers to a higher authority, but which authority is that? The authority of higher purpose, or the authority of higher margins?
It all started with a young woman, in the summer of 2011, who created a great fuss. Cut to the winter of 2013 and the elections brought a whole new reality to Israeli politics.
I’ve learned a lot since moving to Minneapolis — about cold weather, the midwest, and being Jewish.
Israel goes to the polls! Jenna Mitelman has the breakdown of the full election results, and the opportunities they may present.
