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.
30 Seconds to Get to a Bomb Shelter
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.
Sirens Wailing in a Jerusalem Kitchen
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.
Our Community Mourns for Three Israeli Teens
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.
A Prayer for the Safe Return of Kidnapped Israelis
Audio and text (Hebrew and English) of a prayer written by an Israeli rabbi for the safe return of the three kidnapped Israelis.
Federation CEO Steve Silberfarb Blogs From Israel
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!
Israel And Hamas: Rockets and Responses
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?
Think Americans Are Uninformed? Think Again.
Want to know what Americans really think about Israel? New survey reveals voters’ attitudes.
U.S.-Israel Relations: A Year in Review
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.
TO: The Star Tribune, RE: Saudi Peace Plan
The Star Tribune just ran a letter promoting the Saudi Peace Plan. Here is Jenna Mitelman’s response – with some actual facts thrown in.
