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Graffiti was spray-painted on Temple Israel in Minneapolis on October 7, 2025, the two-year anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel. (Lonny Goldsmith/TC Jewfolk via JTA)
October 10, 2025, 4:43 am
Minneapolis synagogue targeted with pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary
Temple Israel rabbi denounces the antisemitic vandalism — which includes warning: ‘Watch out Zionists’ — says ‘It’s not about political differences. It’s about hate’
By Lonny Goldsmith
Thomas Poretsky shown in front of his Bandolero car. (Lonny Goldsmith/TC Jewfolk via JTA)
July 30, 2023, 4:17 am
Meet Thomas Poretsky, 10-year-old Native American-Jewish racer
Proudly displaying Israeli and Quechan Nation flags on his scaled-down stock car, the young but disciplined driver is proving that slow and steady can indeed win the race
By Lonny Goldsmith and jacob gurvis
Police set up a camera rig at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on September 10, 2021. (Lonny Goldsmith/TC Jewfolk via JTA)
September 14, 2021, 5:27 am
Synagogue threat, cemetery vandalism shake Minnesota Jewish community
Beth El in St. Louis Park moves Shabbat services online after being notified of violent threat it received via ADL online incidence-report system; 32 headstones knocked down nearby
By Lonny Goldsmith and Lev Gringauz
People react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Scott Olson/Getty Images via AFP)
April 22, 2021, 8:15 am
For liberal Minneapolis Jews, Chauvin conviction represents beginning, not end
April cop-killing of Daunte Wright strengthens resolve to pursue broader public safety reforms, after previous efforts focused on responding to Floyd’s death
By Lonny Goldsmith
Antone Melton-Meaux is challenging incumbent Ilhan Omar in the 5th District Democratic primaries on August 11. (Photo of Antone Melton-Meaux: AP/ Jim Mone; Photo of Ilhan Omar: (AP/ Marcio Jose Sanchez)
August 9, 2020, 5:37 am
Celeb politician Ilhan Omar’s congressional seat may be in jeopardy. Here’s why
As the August 11 primary race heats up for Democratic candidate in a district so blue a job in Congress is almost a given, pro-Israel Anton Melton-Meaux is hot on Omar’s heels
By Lonny Goldsmith
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