An Israeli Minnesotan Under Fire
What gives me hope is the support from Jewish communities throughout the US and around the world. And what gives me hope are the groups of Jews that continue to come to visit Israel regardless of the situation.
What gives me hope is the support from Jewish communities throughout the US and around the world. And what gives me hope are the groups of Jews that continue to come to visit Israel regardless of the situation.
This is the second of at least two articles from Israel by Rabbi Yosi Gordon. He is a teacher at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, currently studying at the Shalom Hartman Institute and elsewhere in Jerusalem.
This is the first of at least two articles from Israel by Rabbi Yosi Gordon. He is a teacher at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, currently studying at the Shalom Hartman Institute and elsewhere in Jerusalem.
The horrible news that we’ve been hoping against for weeks, but dreading all the same, came to pass yesterday. The bodies of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel were found yesterday in a village north of Hebron.
Audio and text (Hebrew and English) of a prayer written by an Israeli rabbi for the safe return of the three kidnapped Israelis.
Minneapolis Jewish Federation CEO Steve Silberfarb is in Israel right now, as Israel and Hamas continue to fight each other as part of Israel’s Operation Pillar of Defense. Check back for more updates!
As Israel readies for all-out war to end the endless barrage of rocket attacks fired on its civilians, what does the rest of the world think of this newest chapter in the violence?
Want to know what Americans really think about Israel? New survey reveals voters’ attitudes.
Jenna Mitelman has been writing about Israel politics for a full year. Read her review of what the past year looked like, plus a look at what lies ahead.
The Star Tribune just ran a letter promoting the Saudi Peace Plan. Here is Jenna Mitelman’s response – with some actual facts thrown in.