Play1min 50secInside the joyous dreidel-spinning competition at a Minneapolis Jewish day schoolDecember 15, 2023 1:10 PMBy Nicole KiAs part of Hanukkah celebrations, Heilicher Jewish Day School hosted a week-long dreidel-spinning competition for its K-8 students.
Play4min 19secAs church’s Latino population grows, so does Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrationDecember 13, 2023 4:00 AMBy Regina MedinaParishioners at the Church of the Assumption were eager to get a seat for the musical event to celebrate the feast day for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico.
Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimonyDecember 12, 2023 10:15 AMBy Juliana Kim , Bill Chappell, and Elissa Nadworny Gay faced growing criticism from lawmakers, alumni and donors for not denouncing violence and hateful rhetoric against Jewish students more clearly or forcefully enough during congressional testimony.
Jewish student groups celebrate Hanukkah at University of MinnesotaDecember 11, 2023 1:45 PMBy Kyre JohnsonA community Hanukkah celebration was held Sunday night at the University of Minnesota to light the menorah in recognition of the fourth day of the holiday. The event was put together by Jewish student groups, Minnesota Hillel and Chabad of the University of Minnesota.
Play3min 53secHanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism December 8, 2023 7:24 AMBy Jason DeRose The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.
Play11min 22secA world away from conflict, Israel-Hamas war proves divisive for Minnesota JewsDecember 7, 2023 4:00 AMBy Aleesa Kuznetsov and Lukas LevinThe Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip has surfaced a wide spectrum of emotions for Jews. Some know where they stand, others are changing their perspectives, and some are unsure where to even begin. But people are guarded. Amid the tension, Jews are seeking opportunities to come together and they’re looking for guidance.
Play4min 39secSoviet diaspora artists open two shows at Museum of Russian ArtDecember 1, 2023 12:48 PMBy Alex CipolleTwo exhibitions at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis showcase unique interpretations of traditional iconography and politically charged art, reflecting the artists’ Soviet diaspora experiences.
Police arrest suspect in the shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent in VermontNovember 27, 2023 2:27 AMBy The Associated PressPolice have arrested a suspect in the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering near the University of Vermont Saturday evening.
Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for climate conferenceNovember 26, 2023 9:40 AMBy The Associated PressPope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai for a climate change conference. Francis skipped his weekly Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, a day after the Vatican said he was suffering from a mild flu.
Vatican removes conservative Texas bishop who was critical of Pope FrancisNovember 11, 2023 11:11 AMBy Juliana Kim and Jason DeRose Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, who has been openly opposed to Pope Francis' reforms, was asked to resign, which he refused to do. Francis later made the decision to remove the bishop.