Category: What’s Nu?

Congressman Erik Paulsen Talks About Why Minnesotans Should Support Israel

Congressman Erik Paulsen Talks About Why Minnesotans Should Support Israel

Part II of TC Jewfolk’s exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). On America’s strong friendship with Israel, and why Minnesotans should support Israel. [Watch the video interview below]

Congressman Paulsen Decries Past Hesitancy on Iran and Expresses Hope for Sanctions To Have Impact

Congressman Paulsen Decries Past Hesitancy on Iran and Expresses Hope for Sanctions To Have Impact

Part I of TC Jewfolk’s exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN). On the dangers of a nuclear Iran, the potential impact of sanctions, and bipartisan support for action on this issue. [Video interview below]

U.S. Senator Al Franken on the Stalled Peace Process, American National Service, and the Unbreakable U.S-Israel Bond

U.S. Senator Al Franken on the Stalled Peace Process, American National Service, and the Unbreakable U.S-Israel Bond

TC Jewfolk gets the exclusive scoop on U.S. Senator Al Franken’s recent trip to Israel with AIPAC. [Video interview below]

Romney Incorrectly Hits Obama on Iran: Wrong Claims at Wrong Time

Romney Incorrectly Hits Obama on Iran: Wrong Claims at Wrong Time

Mitt Romney weighs in on Obama, Iran, and Israel. The National Jewish Democratic Council does a fact check that makes Romney look a bit, well, silly.

Obama to Israel and Jewish Voters: “I Have Your Back,” But Diplomacy First, Please

Obama to Israel and Jewish Voters: “I Have Your Back,” But Diplomacy First, Please

It was clear who President Obama was speaking to. Not just to AIPAC. But to Jewish voters. To those doubting his support for Israel. To those concerned about his commitment. To them he said, “I have Israel’s back.”

Peres to America: “Thank You President Obama”

Peres to America: “Thank You President Obama”

“We have a friend in the White House,” said Israeli President Shimon Peres to the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC. “I am proud for our alliance with the United States of America.”

“Preconditions” for Peace: What Do You Think?

“Preconditions” for Peace: What Do You Think?

Abbas says freezing settlement construction is a “precondition” to talking peace. Should there be Israeli “preconditions” to peace? Like abolishing hate speech against Jews?

Obama, and Netanyahu, it’s AIPAC, Oh My!

Obama, and Netanyahu, it’s AIPAC, Oh My!

AIPAC Policy Conference is here. And TC Jewfolk is going to be in the thick of it, live from DC. We’ll also be interviewing Franken, Bachmann, Ellison & more! Stay tuned!

A Gay Pride Kippah

It’s Your Turn: This Sunday, Help Defeat the “Marriage Amendment” with the Jewish Community

In order to defeat the amendment, we need EVERYONE who believes that marriage is a fundamental human right to come to the polls this November and vote NO. We need your help to get them there.

Traveling “Hand in Hand” Toward a Better Future

Traveling “Hand in Hand” Toward a Better Future

The tireless work to build something good in Israel deserves at least as wide a hearing as the evil acts of “price-tag” extremists, whose actions violate every value of normative Judaism.

UJFC Votes to Oppose the Minnesota Marriage Amendment

UJFC Votes to Oppose the Minnesota Marriage Amendment

Why? Because “marriage is a fundamental human right and the Minnesota Constitution should not be used as a vehicle for restricting rights and civil liberties.”

Republican Jewish Coalition Ad Attacks Obama on Israel, AP and the Democrats Respond

Republican Jewish Coalition Ad Attacks Obama on Israel, AP and the Democrats Respond

What do you think? Is President Obama putting Israel at risk? Or is all the political hullabaloo just that?

Join JCA and Take Action to Support Senior Care Givers

Join JCA and Take Action to Support Senior Care Givers

The future of home care is a top concern for our community. Submit a comment to include home care workers in minimum wage and overtime laws and bring those values to life.

Obama Requests Largest Amount of Israel Aid Ever

Obama Requests Largest Amount of Israel Aid Ever

Underscoring his commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship, President Barack Obama requested a record $3.1 billion in assistance to Israel for the 2013 fiscal year. A guest post by the NJDC.

Defeat Voter Suppression: Reject the Voter ID Requirement

Defeat Voter Suppression: Reject the Voter ID Requirement

The voter ID amendment lacks a legitimate purpose, is fundamentally unjust, and has no rightful place in our voting rules and policies, in our laws and regulations, and especially as an unholy blemish on our Constitution.