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JCRC applauds passage of long-awaited additional $17 billion for Israeli defense
JCRC applauds passage of long-awaited additional $17 billion for Israeli defense
April 20, 2024 – JCRC applauds passage of additional $17 for Israeli defense. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s continued opposition to bipartisan efforts to aid Israel and hold Iran and Hamas accountable speaks for itself.
Read MoreUnprecedented Iranian attack reminds us: Israel must and will win this existential war
Unprecedented Iranian attack reminds us: Israel must and will win this existential war
April 14, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations stand united with Israel.
Read MoreDan Perucco named this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Dan Perucco named this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Dan Perucco, 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Edgewood Middle School in Mounds View, MN, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award. This award, given out by the Jewish Community ...
Read MoreOctober 7 and a renewed sense of ‘we’
October 7 and a renewed sense of ‘we’
This story was originally published in Times of Israel on Mar. 18. If Jews had forgotten that Am Yisrael is one people, no matter where we live, October 7 and its aftermath have reminded us. We are witnessing an outpouring ...
Read MoreJCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric
JCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric
March 6, 2024 | St. Paul’s resolution condemned Hamas, is a welcome contrast to Minneapolis’ resolution
Read MoreLegislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice
Legislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice
Since October 7, our community has experienced a surge in antisemitism and rhetoric demonizing Israel. With the legislative session set to begin on February 12, anti-Israel advocates are planning to introduce pro-BDS, anti-Israel legislation. Rallying under the antisemitic chant of ...
Read MoreJCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override
JCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override
Feb. 8, 2023 | As we have said from the beginning of this charade, nothing the Minneapolis City Council says or does will impact the lives of Israelis or Palestinians enmeshed in a devastating, complicated conflict. However, the City Council has succeeded in amplifying antisemitism and causing Jews to be fearful in Minneapolis.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Contact CM Andrea Jenkins
Advocacy Alert: Contact CM Andrea Jenkins
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Tomorrow, the Minneapolis City Council will vote to either uphold or override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a divisive “ceasefire” resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council. Mayor Frey is asking us to continue supporting him and our ...
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