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On the surface, Nolan Lebovitz was living the American dream. But something was missing.
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
Hundreds of people from various faiths gathered in prayer at Temple Israel in Minneapolis on Friday. John Lauritsen shows us their message of unity in a time of uncertainty.
Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, reflects on the tragedy.
At several gatherings across the Twin Cities, members of the Jewish community met to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
Marcus and Rachel Rubenstein are figuring out how to balance life and work as a married couple jointly serving their congregation.
Lawrence Badzin remembers exactly where he was on Oct. 7th, 2023, when the Hamas attacks began. His experiences in the aftermath of the attack have led to an exhibit opening in the Twin Cities that shares Israeli families' stories of resilience and hope while supporting rebuilding efforts a small community in Israel.
Overnight Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa injuring at least 23 people, the vast majority of them lightly wounded. There are now concerns of more attacks and an escalating war. Also, concern for attacks on Jewish people and Jewish organizations worldwide. Steve Hunegs, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, speaks with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Songs and speeches of support for the hostages filled the Minnesota Jewish Community Center in Minneapolis.
A new report shows how dangerous it is right now to be Jewish in America. David Schuman breaks down numbers that have never been seen before in an annual survey.
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
The vandalism comes as places of worship across the world are facing an increase in attacks and threats.
Local leaders gathered Monday to commemorate one year since Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on an Israeli music festival, killing more than 1,200 people.
There is extra security at Twin Cities synagogues ahead of Yom Kippur.
As we approach one year since the horrific attacks on Oct. 7, Minneapolis police are adding patrols to address security concerns during the Jewish holy days.
A pro-Palestinian encampment cleared on Thursday morning after organizers reached an agreement with the administration, but Jewish students say they still have many concerns.
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism's "festival of lights.".
The Minnesota Humanities Center hosted the afternoon tea, as part of their "headscarf story circle" series. As WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell reports, the safe space connected women in more ways than one.
The Headscarf Story Circle is a space for women that has become even more meaningful as many feel a divide during the Israel-Hamas war.
The union came under fire after it condemned what it called "the system of Israeli occupation and apartheid," and endorsed a boycott of the Jewish state.
The Minnesota Council for American-Islamic Relations is filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education over the suspension of two Edina students, claiming religious discrimination during the pro-Palestinian protests.
One Twin Cities church is using an annual tradition to foster unity between all faiths, with so many impacted by the violence in Gaza.
Parents say MFT's statement ignores the Hamas attack, fails to mention the 240 hostages still in Gaza, and engages in rhetoric they believe could lead to bullying, harassment and discrimination in the classroom.
The effort is being led by a number of Jewish organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace. They said even though the conflict is happening thousands of miles away they can still do their part to help prevent even more innocent people from dying.
Jewish students in Minnesota got the chance to grieve and stand in solidarity together Saturday night as the war continues in the Middle East.
