An Israeli American’s Fear of Today’s Antisemitism
I am a 76-year-old Jewish woman living in Minneapolis. Never ever did I imagine that I would be scared one day because I am Jewish. I grew up in Haifa, […]
December 26, 2025
December 5, 2025
CAIR Leader Blames Israel For Attack on Somali Community, While Multifaith Coalition Shows Support
At a press conference last month to respond to the attacks against the Somali and Muslim community in Minnesota, the executive director of the Council of American Islamic Relations in […]
November 21, 2025
The Surprising Minnesota Roots of ROPES, Working to Change the Middle East
Imagine Israelis – Jew and Arab alike – sharing water management solutions in a cordial setting alongside Algerians, Egyptians, and Palestinians, some in t-shirts, others in headscarves. Picture Saudis and […]
November 10, 2025
State Investment Board Says No Divestment From Israel-Related Funds
A group of about 20 pro-Palestinian activists held a press conference in the rotunda of the Minnesota Capitol Monday afternoon, claiming victory in the attempt to force the Minnesota State […]
November 4, 2025
MJF’s Final Tikvatenu Mission Marks End of War and Return of Hostages
As Israel marks the official end of the war and the long-awaited return of all living hostages, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation is embarking on its fourth and final Tikvatenu Volunteer […]
October 29, 2025
‘Rabbi Capoeira’ Brings Faith, Fight and Hope to the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival
In Bnei Brak, Israel’s largest ultra-Orthodox city, Miki Chayat is trying to lead an unlikely revolution to transform his community. Chayat’s story, Rabbi Capoeira, is screening Thursday at the Barry […]
October 12, 2025
Minnesota Families Reflect as Israel-Gaza War Ends: ‘Our Ties Are Stronger Than Ever’
As news broke this week that the Israel–Gaza war had come to an official end after two years of fighting, relief and reflection rippled through Jewish families in Minnesota who’ve […]
October 9, 2025
Statements On Deal To End War Between Israel & Hamas
With news of a possible ceasefire and the release of remaining hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, several local and national Jewish organizations have released […]
October 9, 2025
Israeli Singer Noga Erez is Threading A Needle
Proving that the comeback is always greater than the setback, Israeli rap sensation Noga Erez will touch down in Minneapolis on Thursday, Oct. 16, and the sold-out show at the […]
October 7, 2025
Adi’s Story
Early in the summer, our age group at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin — Eidah — gathered in our very own Moadon Nivonim. Surrounded by all my friends, we sat together […]