Oct. 7 Commemoration Focuses On Hope, Recovery
Rather than focusing on the heartbreak of Oct. 7 as the third anniversary approaches, Eilat Harel is helping plan an event that embraces hope and recovery. “The concept of ‘Echoes […]
October 2, 2026
September 7, 2026
‘Science Diplomacy’ Helps Israeli Institute Bridge Political Divides
For Tareq Abu Hamed, his connection to the Arava Institute doesn’t have anything to do with growing up a Palestinian-Israeli in East Jerusalem. It’s because of his time at the […]
August 27, 2026
For Israel, Hope & Love Remains
We were the last cohort to travel to Israel as part of the iCenter’s educator fellowship, a program that, for 18 years, trained Jewish educators to teach about Israel. Sitting […]
August 11, 2026
More Than a Trip: The Story Behind Minneapolis’ Mifgash
Sponsored by Minneapolis Jewish Federation By the time this group boarded a plane to Israel, they’d already spent almost two years learning together. That may be what makes the Minneapolis […]
August 5, 2026
Three Minnesota Teens Represent USA at Maccabiah Games
Recent Rosemount High School graduate Isla George won eight medals and was named female MVP at the 25th Maccabiah Games in Israel last month. She was one of three Minnesota […]
July 22, 2026
Smith Jewish Academy Welcomes Israeli Educators Through Morim Shlichim Program
The Smith Jewish Academy is beginning a new chapter this fall as it welcomes two Israeli educators to the program known as the morim shlichim. This program builds on the […]
July 16, 2026
Majority of MN Congressional Delegation Votes Against Blocking Israel Aid
Minnesota’s congressional delegation was split in Wednesday’s vote on an amendment to end all military aid to Israel. Five members of Congress – Democrat Angie Craig and Republicans Tom Emmer, […]
June 26, 2026
St. Paul Federation Partners With Birthright, JAFI on Fall Israel Trip
The St. Paul Jewish Federation is offering a trip to Israel from October 14-22, subsidized by Birthright Israel and The Jewish Agency for Israel. This trip will combine volunteering and […]
June 5, 2026
Minnesota JCC To Bring In First Shlicha This Summer
For the first time, the Minnesota JCC will be welcoming an Israeli shlicha – emissary – to the community later this summer. “The Minnesota JCC is committed to expanding our […]
April 29, 2026
Full House Welcomes Israeli Leader Yedidya Harush To Minnesota
Yedidya Harush took the stage at the annual JNF Breakfast for Israel – Twin Cities on Tuesday morning, which was something Harush wasn’t expecting to be able to do even […]