Student organizers from the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis organized the vigil in honor of Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict.
The 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.
Both the Minneapolis Federation and Teachers and the St. Paul Federation of Educators are holding votes to authorize a strike this week as they continue contract negotiations with their districts.