Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Robin Westman and the Rise of American Nihilism

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press · 28 Aug 2025

The tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, perpetrated by Robin Westman who killed two young children and injured many others before turning the gun on himself, highlights the disturbing rise of nihilism in American society.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The Trans Shooter Cover-Up

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Aug 2025

John Podhoretz and panelists discuss the media and political responses to a mass shooting committed by a trans person at a Christian school.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Minneapolis Catholic school shooter’s weapons were allegedly marked with antisemitic messages

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 Aug 2025

In a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, shooter Robin Westman, 23, used weapons inscribed with antisemitic and anti-Israel messages, resulting in the deaths of two young children and injuries to numerous others before taking his own life.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Minneapolis school shooter had antisemitic messages on his guns, ADL says

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 27 Aug 2025

A tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 injured, with firearms found to be emblazoned with antisemitic and anti-Israel slogans.

0 Politics Israel

Democrats withdraw two-state resolution to avoid clash with progressives on Israel and Palestinians

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Aug 2025

The Democratic National Committee withdrew a resolution supporting Israel and a two-state solution to placate progressive activists who advocate for a more pro-Palestinian stance.

0 Politics Israel

DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood and halting arms sales to Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Aug 2025

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel recently blocked a resolution that advocated for recognizing Palestinian statehood and suspending arms sales to Israel, reflecting a rising rift within the party's stance towards Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left's Increasing Antisemitism

Emes Ve-Emunah · 14 Aug 2025

As antisemitism appears to grow on the political left, particularly in relation to Israel's policies towards the Palestinians, the author reflects on the irony that the same political faction once stood as a staunch ally against antisemitism and in support of Jews during World War II.

0 Leadership Communities

Don’t plan for succession. Plan for success.

eJewishPhilanthropy · 13 Aug 2025

Avi S. Olitzky argues for a shift from traditional succession planning to "success planning" in organizations.

0 Politics Communities

Relitigating the 20th Century

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 Aug 2025

The episode delves into the radicalism of Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for the mayoralty of New York City, and the complexities surrounding antisemitism in the U.S., emphasizing Mamdani's socialist platform and its implications.

0 Politics Ethics

As starvation mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 25 Jul 2025

Amidst a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, Jewish voices are rising in concern over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

As hunger crisis mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 25 Jul 2025

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn increasing concern and activism from Jewish communities worldwide, spurred by reports of widespread hunger and suffering following Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Minneapolis’ Omar Fateh is the latest democratic socialist and Israel critic to win his party’s endorsement for mayor

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 23 Jul 2025

Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist and a prominent critic of Israel, has won the endorsement of the Democratic Party in Minneapolis in his bid to unseat the Jewish incumbent mayor, Jacob Frey.

0 Leadership Communities

‘Foundling syndrome’: the organizational orphaning no one talks about

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Jul 2025

Foundling syndrome refers to the challenges organizations face when a founding leader departs, revealing dependency on that leader's personality over sustainable systems and strategies.

0 Communities Jewish Law

In a first for Conservative Judaism, synagogue allows clergy to participate in interfaith weddings

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 2 Jul 2025

Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnesota has taken a groundbreaking step in Conservative Judaism by allowing its clergy to participate in, but not officiate, interfaith weddings.

0 Communities Politics

Assassinated Minnesota politician visited Israel, was friend to Jewish community

Robin Washington in Forward · 15 Jun 2025

Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota Speaker of the House, was recently assassinated alongside her husband by a man posing as a police officer.

0 Politics Education

We are Jewish students from universities Trump is targeting. He’s not protecting us

Nikki Appel in Forward · 21 May 2025

Jewish students from various universities, targeted by the Trump Administration's task force on antisemitism, express their disapproval of the measures being enacted, which they claim compromise academic freedom and fail to protect Jewish students adequately.

0 Leadership History

Historicity versus historiography in the workplace

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 May 2025

Avi Olitzky reflects on the interplay between historicity and historiography in nonprofit organizations, drawing parallels from his background in biblical criticism.

0 Music Culture

Jill Sobule, pop star who also composed songs for a new ‘Yentl,’ dies at 66

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 May 2025

Jill Sobule, an influential Jewish pop singer renowned for her 1990s hit "I Kissed A Girl," has died at age 66 in a house fire.

0 Politics Ethics

Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 1 May 2025

Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with a reputation for making deals, was appointed as a Middle East envoy by the Trump administration despite lacking diplomatic experience.

0 Politics Culture

Courts and Space—The Final Frontiers

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Apr 2025

The episode discusses the significant legal ramifications of a monumental lawsuit lost by Greenpeace, which could potentially bankrupt the organization, and explores the evolving landscape of space exploration with a particular focus on U.S. policies and the role of private companies.

0 Sports Culture

NHL playoffs: Edmonton Oilers? More like the Oy-lers

Menschwarmers · 24 Apr 2025

Menschwarmers welcomes Matthew Leibl, former sports radio host turned podcaster, to discuss Jewish presence in sports, particularly highlighting the Edmonton Oilers with two Jewish players and his personal journey from sports journalism to rabbinical studies.

0 Sports Israel

Israeli mom ‘made it easy’ for new NHL player to make history

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Apr 2025

Zeev Buium made history as the first NHL player born to Israeli parents when he debuted with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s not just Israel. They’re coming for Jesus too.

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish · 20 Apr 2025

Karen Hunt's essay discusses various efforts to undermine Jewish and Christian symbols, emphasizing a perceived intersection between anti-Semitic and anti-Christian propaganda.

0 Culture Holidays

The Biggest Passover Merch Fails of the Season

Rabbi Yael Buechler in Kveller · 11 Apr 2025

Rabbi Yael Buechler humorously critiques the various non-food Passover merchandise available this season, emphasizing their mismatched depictions and amusing blunders.

0 Education Antisemitism

ADL upgrades 19 colleges’ antisemitism ‘grades,’ as some enact new policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Apr 2025

Several universities have taken action to improve their ratings in the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) annual assessment of their responses to antisemitism.

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