America’s Fight Over Israel: Where Did It Come From? Where is it Going?
Sabes Center Minneapolis 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, MN, United StatesAmerican views and especially American Jewish views of Israel are in a period of transformation. This has happened before. The Zionist movement founded by Theodore Herzl was initially opposed by most American Jews but supported by many Christians. This changed in the 1920s and was completely transformed by the Holocaust and the creation of the […]
Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: Why the Confusion and Why it Matters
Mayo Auditorium 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Center for Jewish Studies is pleased to present this event in collaboration with the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the College of Liberal Arts. Registration: https://events.tc.umn.edu/jewish-studies/event/19891-anti-zionism-and-antisemitism-why-the-confusion Is anti-Zionism always antisemitism? Is it never antisemitism? What, actually, is “Zionism?” What if the anti-Zionists are themselves Jewish, does that matter? Do some powerful […]
Havdalah Hop
Bet Shalom Congregation 13613 Orchard Road, Minnetonka, MN, United StatesSaturday, Nov. 2 5:30-7 p.m. Bet Shalom – 13613 Orchard Rd, Minnetonka Put on your PJs and join Bet Shalom Young Families and PJ Library Minneapolis for some pre-bedtime fun! We’ll mark the end of Shabbat and transition into an exciting new week with singing and dancing! Then we will enjoy a pizza dinner, followed […]
Unity in Action: Muslim Volunteers with United Hatzalah
Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Israel Center Presents Israel Series. There is so much misinformation about Israel that it is hard to keep things straight. Israel Series aims to provide factual information on pressing topics, information on how our community is helping Israel, and inspiration about the place we consider so important. Regardless of someone’s knowledge or […]
First Avenue and AEG present present Modi: Pause For Laughter
Fitzgerald Theater 10 Exchange Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin comedy superstar Modi for an all new hour of stand-up comedy on his ‘Pause For Laughter’ Tour! Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and […]
OUR ISRAEL SERIES: Operation Finale
St. Paul Jewish Federation Offices 790 S. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 227, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn 1960, the Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann was captured in his hiding place in Buenos Aires by the Mossad.Eichmann was flown to Israel and put on trial for his crimes against the Jewish people.We will learn and understand how 15 years after World War II and on the other side of the globe, the Mossad […]
Honey, Don’t Say That: Navigating Generational Diversity When It Comes to Israel with Rabbi Gardenswartz
Parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, famously disagree about Israel. That was the case before October 7. It has been especially the case since October 7. Grandchildren of Holocaust survivors will say ”Israel is committing genocide.” Parents and grandparents will say: “Honey, don’t say that. What Saba went through in Auschwitz was genocide. Israel fighting Hamas […]
OUR ISRAEL SERIES: Israel at the Ballot Box
St. Paul Jewish Federation Offices 790 S. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 227, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHow does Israel's electoral system really work? Why do we have so many political parties? And what's the connection between national and local elections? Come and understand the mechanism that shapes our democracy. In this class, we'll dive deep into Israel's electoral and governmental system, break it down to its components, and discover how it […]
Tikvatenu 3: Volunteer & Solidarity Mission to Israel
Join Minneapolis Jewish Federation on Tikvatenu 3: Volunteer & Solidarity Mission to Israel, February 10-16, 2025. Bear witness to the resilience of Israel as we travel to the south to volunteer in Kibbutz Holit, Minneapolis’ partner kibbutz in the Gaza Envelope area. See firsthand the impact in our Partnership2Gether sister city, Rehovot, and continue to […]
OUR ISRAEL SERIES: The Big Puzzle
St. Paul Jewish Federation Offices 790 S. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 227, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWhat's the secret behind Israel's human diversity? Come discover the fascinating mosaic of Israeli society. In this class, we'll dive into the worlds of various communities that make up the country, examine the challenges and opportunities of coexistence, and understand how this diversity shapes Israel today. Join us on an exciting journey into the heart […]