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]

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 5th March 2012

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.”

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 4th March 2012

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.”

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 4th March 2012

"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?

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 3rd March 2012

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!

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 3rd March 2012

Donate Now, and Help TC Jewfolk Reach 500 Contributing Members

Give because you love the content. Because you love our Facebook debates. Because you scored a free pair of tickets to Jewish theater. Because you want to strengthen our local Jewish community.

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 2nd March 2012

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?

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 20th February 2012

Win Tickets to "My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding"

The Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. is bring this hilarious, award-winning musical to the Twin Cities. Want to win free tickets? And more info about a fab opening night event with Young Leadership.

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 6th February 2012

Seeking Nominations for "The Real Mensches of Minneapolis"

Are you a mensch? Want to meet the Executive VP of Original Programming and Development for “The Real Housewives,” “Top Chef,” and “Millionaire Matchmaker”? Then read on.

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 3rd February 2012

A Tribute to Edward Paster, z"l

Minnesota’s Jewish community lost one of its leaders this weekend. A tribute to Edward Paster. Please add your thoughts to the comments.

Written by Leora Miriam Maccabee on 22nd January 2012