Happy 60th Birthday Israel

Thousands join Federation & UJFC in celebrating Israel's 60th birthday

A crowd of roughly 5,000 people poured into the Metrodome on Wednesday, May 7 to commemorate the occasion.

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Ingrid Hershkowitz

Winner named in 4th annual "Find the Afikomen Contest"

Ingrid Hershkowitz doesn’t usually trust online contests, but when she got an email from the Federation and UJFC inviting her to play the “Find the Afikomen Contest” on jewishminnesota.org, she knew it was safe.  So she decided to give it a shot. 
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Peace Dove Statue

Peace Dove Statues to be displayed at Mall of America

More than 30 Peace Dove statues commemorating Israel's 60th birthday have been purchased by local businesses, families and organizations to create a lasting message of peace.  The statues will be displayed throughout Mall of America from May 16 - 27. 
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Teens Getting Into Philanthropy in St. Paul

Gesher L'Kesher
Annie Blumfield Roth, daughter of Randi Roth and Michael Blumfield, had her Bat Mitzvah in December.  Looking for ways to make a difference with money she received as gifts, she discovered the UJFC’s Gesher l’Kesher program for teen philanthropy and decided to start a fund.  More>>

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