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Mayor Frey, City Council allies, stand up to antisemitism, call for unity as divisive resolution passes
Mayor Frey, City Council allies, stand up to antisemitism, call for unity as divisive resolution passes
Jan. 25, 2024 | Outrageously, but not surprisingly, a majority of Council Members chose division over an alternative resolution offering a chance to come together around our common humanity
Read MoreMinneapolis City Council doubles down on division while demonizing Israelis
Minneapolis City Council doubles down on division while demonizing Israelis
Jan. 23, 2024 | Appallingly, most Council Members demonstrated empathy for only one side of the conflict while ignoring the vast majority of their Jewish constituents
Read MoreMinneapolis City Council tables ‘ceasefire’ resolution; JCRC encourages continued advocacy with Council Members
Minneapolis City Council tables ‘ceasefire’ resolution; JCRC encourages continued advocacy with Council Members
Clearly, our collective voices are making a difference, and we urge Minneapolis stakeholders to continue amplifying our message in favor of unity, responsible governance, and against antisemitism.
Read MoreTell Minneapolis City Council: Don’t inflame antisemitism
Tell Minneapolis City Council: Don’t inflame antisemitism
Your advocacy is making a difference. Instead of ramming through an inflammatory resolution at their first meeting yesterday, the new Minneapolis City Council referred the resolution (which demonizes Israel, calls for an end to U.S. aid to Israel, and a ceasefire ...
Read MoreWhy the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free” is antisemitic
Why the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free” is antisemitic
Dec. 11, 2023 When speaking about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, our values are to honor multiple perspectives, reject zero-sum narratives, and uplift the humanity of everyone. As the consensus public affairs voice for Minnesota’s Jewish community, our vision for the future ...
Read MoreJCRC Publishes 2023 Impact Report
Setting the record straight about Hamas
Setting the record straight about Hamas
Nov. 30, 2023 – JCRC responds to letter condemning Sen. Ron Latz’s remarks at anti-BDS press conference
Read MoreJCRC applauds passage of Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution acknowledging harm, expressing regret, and affirming the union’s purpose
JCRC applauds passage of Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution acknowledging harm, expressing regret, and affirming the union’s purpose
JCRC applauds tonight’s passage of an MFT resolution expressing regret for the harm done toward Jewish members, students, and families by the previously passed antisemitic resolution on October 25.
Read MoreJCRC organizes teachers and families in response to antisemitic Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution
JCRC organizes teachers and families in response to antisemitic Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution
Nov. 29, 2023 Minneapolis, MN — The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) applauds tonight’s passage of a Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) resolution expressing regret for the harm done toward Jewish members, students, and families ...
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