News & Stories

These Are The Stories Of The Lives You Change Through The Minneapolis Jewish Federation.

More Than a Trip: The Story Behind

By the time this group boarded a plane to Israel, they’d already spent almost two years learning together. That may be what makes the Minneapolis Mifgash different from almost any other Israel experience. The Hebrew...

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The Power of the Collective: Lessons on

Photos and Content Provided by Dani Kopstein Fisher, Director, Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence As the Director of the Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence, my primary focus is leadership development for Jewish volunteers....

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Living On in Song: Yom HaZikaron Event

“If You Are Reading This” event hosted by local Jewish federations remembered the lives of Israelis lost in conflict What would you say to loved ones if you weren’t sure you would see them again?...

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From Local Dollars to Global Change: How

I’d like to let you know about HaOgen’s current activities during Operation Lion’s Roar. With the massive mobilizations in Israel – 160,000 reservists have been called up –  HaOgen is in greater demand than ever. The...

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Fostering Inclusion, One Cup of Coffee at

By employing adults with disabilities at the new Kavod Coffee Cart, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Minnesota Jewish Community Center are making community connection a part of a morning coffee run. For many of...

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Where Jewish Roots Grow: The Transformative Power

More Than Just Summer Camp For more than three decades, Jewish Agency camps have opened the door to Jewish life for children and teens across the FSU.These immersive programs bring Jewish culture and tradition to life...

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How tragedy is inspiring hope in Israel,

The Minneapolis Jewish Federation wants people to know Adi Vital-Kaploun’s story isn’t just one of tragedy. It’s one that inspires action, community, and, above all, hope.   Since Adi was murdered in the October 7,...

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Your Gift, Their Future: Ensuring Every Child

Why Jewish Summer Camp Sustains our Jewish Community’s Future For many young people, Jewish summer camp is more than just a place to swim, sing around a campfire, or play sports. It’s where lifelong connections are...

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