Unsafe Or Uncomfortable?
There is a difference between unsafe and uncomfortable. Humans are most comfortable among like-minded humans. Social media has been built with algorithms to ensure we are surrounded by familiar opinions […]
June 2, 2020
May 30, 2020
We Honor George Floyd’s Memory by Pursuing Justice Safely
On this Shabbat evening, Minnesotans are reeling following the murder of George Floyd.
May 30, 2020
WATCH: Rabbi Aaron Weininger Speaks At Gov. Walz’s Press Conference
n Saturday afternoon, Adath Jeshurun Congregation Rabbi Aaron Weininger, co-chair of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association, was one of the many faith leaders that spoke at Gov. Tim Walz’s press conference […]
May 30, 2020
Late-Night Protesters ‘Are Not Us,’ Walz Says
s protests the last several days have turned into window-smashing, building-torching riots, Minnesota leaders are suggesting that many of those involved in the worst of the damage are not from […]
May 29, 2020
Aleinu. It Is On Us.
eorge Floyd was murdered under the knees of a police officer, along with three accomplices. In many faith traditions, knees are used to bend in reverence to holiness. Reverend Ted […]
May 28, 2020
It’s Not About Us
ometimes it’s OK to sit one out. That’s a hard thing for a journalist to hear with a potential story nearby, but there are times when that’s the right thing […]
May 26, 2020
Jewish Leaders Speak Out On Death Of George Floyd
inneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department at a press conference Tuesday morning. Floyd, an African-American died Monday evening […]