Haredim, Capoeira, Post 10/7... Oh my.

Before October 7th, by far the biggest news of the year in Israel was judicial reform and broader societal issues. As the founding generation of Israel passed, the population of 2023 was confronting what it meant to be a Jewish religious state, a Jewish democratic state, and/or a combination of both and many other possibilities. 

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Mikaela Bush
Tikvatenu: Day One

On February 18, a group of volunteers and staff from Minneapolis Jewish Federation embarked on a week-long volunteer and solidarity mission to Israel. Aaron Goldstein, a community member and one of the volunteers, recapped the first day…

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Philanthropy in the Family

Karen and Russ Rubin’s love of travel began when the Rubin family moved to Switzerland for Russ’ job. Now that their two daughters are grown and live on opposite coasts, traveling as a family is less frequent, and time together as a family is treasured more than ever…

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Mikaela Bush
Live 2B Healthy

Craft Night and Entertainment Fridays are truly memories in the making for Sholom’s Menorah tenants. These are but a few of the many group and individualized therapeutic recreation activities, provided through Minneapolis Jewish Federation…

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Mikaela Bush
Student Well-Being

Student mental health and well-being are at the forefront of issues for Minnesota Hillel. Hillel staff and student leaders have been hard at work going above and beyond their mission to connect students to Jewish life, learning, and Israel…

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Mikaela Bush
Schools Then and Now

It was not so long ago that the closest students and teachers got to one another was side by side, in little boxes on computer screens. But now, with the pandemic mostly behind us, and thanks to funding support from Minneapolis Jewish Federation, our teachers and students are stronger together again!

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Mikaela Bush
Imagine Camp for Everyone

The sun shines down brightly on two young campers, walking side by side, towards the dining room. They just met on the bus and are ready for the first day of camp. Today is the first day of their new Jewish life…

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Inside Jewish Argentina

In December, a group of 5 Midwest-based young adults explored Argentina through a one-of-a-kind insider trip by JDC and YALA. The group engaged with the culture, powerful history, and inspiring leaders that make up Argentina’s unique Latin American Jewish community…

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