Tim Walz

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

The Jews who know Walz best say he’s kind and supportive, even when he disagrees.

By Jackie Hajdenberg August 7, 2024 12:34 am

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Tim Walz wrote a master’s thesis on Holocaust education, just as his own school’s approach drew criticism

The thesis built on Walz’s own teaching and training from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

August 6, 2024 9:54 pm

Josh Shapiro

‘I am proud of my faith’: Josh Shapiro embraces Jewish identity at rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

Shapiro’s appearance came the same day he was passed over for Harris’ vice presidential running mate.

August 6, 2024 8:57 pm

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How a tragic twist in Minnesota’s ‘Jewish Senate seat’ helped Tim Walz break into politics

By Andrew Lapin August 6, 2024 4:57 pm

Did Kamala Harris opt against Josh Shapiro because he is Jewish? Campaign calls accusation ‘ridiculous and offensive’

By Ron Kampeas August 6, 2024 3:22 pm

Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate

By Philissa Cramer August 6, 2024 9:55 am

Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism

By Philissa Cramer August 1, 2024 4:32 pm

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