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JCRC builds relationships to fight antisemitism and bigotry; educates about Judaism, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust; advocates for Jewish values and priorities; and safeguards our community.

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for the priorities and values
of the Jewish community

JCRC builds relationships to fight antisemitism and bigotry; educates about Judaism, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust; advocates for Jewish values and priorities; and safeguards our community.

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bridges across the Jewish
and broader communities

JCRC builds relationships to fight antisemitism and bigotry; educates about Judaism, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust; advocates for Jewish values and priorities; and safeguards our community.

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our community and others
against physical and cyber threats

JCRC builds relationships to fight antisemitism and bigotry; educates about Judaism, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust; advocates for Jewish values and priorities; and safeguards our community.

Safeguarding the security and wellbeing of individuals and Jewish communal institutions.

As the public affairs voice of the Jewish community, the JCRC fights antisemitism and prejudice, advocates for Israel, provides Holocaust education, promotes tolerance and social justice, and builds bridges across the Jewish and broader communities.

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News/Blog

JCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

Oct. 23, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation Applaud University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham and Law Enforcement for Swiftly Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

JCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

Statement

JCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas

Oct. 17, 2024 – It is long past time for the international community to pressure Hamas to release the 101 hostages and surrender

JCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas

Oct. 17, 2024 – It is long past time for the international community to pressure Hamas to release the 101 hostages and surrender

Statement

Lessons from the Silk Road

By Steve Hunegs | October 10, 2024 – Visiting the British Museum, we decided to tour its special exhibit: Silk Roads. One document on display transfixed me.

Lessons from the Silk Road

By Steve Hunegs | October 10, 2024 – Visiting the British Museum, we decided to tour its special exhibit: Silk Roads. One document on display transfixed me.

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Events

Disrupting Anti-Jewish Ideas in the Current Political Climate

Mon, Nov. 18 | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Minnesota Hillel

Disrupting Anti-Jewish Ideas in the Current Political Climate

Mon, Nov. 18 | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Minnesota Hillel

In this workshop for allies, participants will leave with analysis, resources, and strategies to address anti-Jewish harm in this moment. The program begins by unpacking Jewish identity, what antisemitism is, and how antisemitism uniquely operates.

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