Convention Conduct Not DFL At Its Best
Into the Bright Sunshine, a recent book by Samuel G. Freedman about Hubert Humphrey’s youth and early years in DFL politics, reminds us that the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party is at its […]
July 30, 2024
May 15, 2024
The Importance of Jewish Student Organizations on College Campuses
If the value in having Jewish student organizations on college and university campuses wasn’t clear before October 7, the past seven months have certainly made it clear. While it is […]
May 7, 2024
This Is Not Kent State
Comments and memes appearing on social media lately have compared the current campus protests – such as those at the University of Minnesota – to the tragic events of May […]
January 29, 2024
Confronting a Resurgence of Antisemitism: A Call for Awareness and Action
On January 27, we marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a date set by the United Nations to honor the memory of Holocaust victims. This day also serves as a stark […]
January 26, 2024
Resist The Urge to Conform
As Jews, we inherit a long legacy of resisting the urge to conform. From Abraham to Einstein, Moses to Yitzhak Rabin, we have a rich lineage of daring to be […]
December 15, 2023
The Light of Moral Clarity
Hanukkah candles bring us pride and joy in a time of darkness. As their light fades, another candle is needed: the havdalah candle we use at the close of shabbat. […]
December 13, 2023
Is Putting Menorahs In The Window OK For Non-Jews?
I recently happened upon a rather heated online discussion about the appropriateness of non-Jews putting menorahs in their windows during Hanukkah. The question being debated was whether that act is […]
November 17, 2023
The World Has A Short Memory
On October 8 the world was on our side. No right-minded human being could condemn any action Israel would take after the terrifying, brutal, sickening massacre the Israeli people suffered […]
November 8, 2023
Jewish Media Outlets Worldwide Call For Combating The Surge In Antisemitism
Editor’s Note: The following piece, an initiative of the Jewish News in London and The Jerusalem Post, is being published simultaneously in Jewish media outlets around the world. Two decades […]
November 8, 2023
Africa Night To Honor Israel An Unexpected Surprise
Last week, I attended an annual event that I have ignored, even scoffed at, in years past. What is the motivation, I wondered, for African churches in Minnesota to plan […]