Educate

about Judaism, Israel, the Holocaust,
and the challenges we face today

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.

Advocate

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.

Build

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.

Safeguard

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.

Read our 2024 Impact Report

We are pleased to report on our remarkable achievements and growth in 2024.

Open Report

News/Blog

When you own your story, no one can take it from you

When you own your story, no one can take it from you

By Naomi Breazeale | January 16, 2025 – When I first stepped onto my college campus in the fall of 2020, I wasn’t anti-Israel, but I also wasn’t sympathetic toward Israel. It would have taken very little to sway me into becoming an anti-Israel activist.

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When you own your story, no one can take it from you

By Naomi Breazeale | January 16, 2025 – When I first stepped onto my college campus in the fall of 2020, I wasn’t anti-Israel, but I also wasn’t sympathetic toward Israel. It would have taken very little to sway me into becoming an anti-Israel activist.

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Blog

JCRC Joint Statement Welcomes Deal to Release Many of the Hostages Cruelly Held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian Terrorists for over 467 Days

JCRC Joint Statement Welcomes Deal to Release Many of the Hostages Cruelly Held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian Terrorists for over 467 Days

Jan. 15, 2025 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation welcome deal to release many of the hostages cruelly held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists for over 467 Days.

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JCRC Joint Statement Welcomes Deal to Release Many of the Hostages Cruelly Held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian Terrorists for over 467 Days

Jan. 15, 2025 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation welcome deal to release many of the hostages cruelly held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists for over 467 Days.

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Statement

JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel

JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel

Nov. 21, 2024 – JCRC thanks five regional senators, expresses disappointment with Sen. Tina Smith.

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JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel

Nov. 21, 2024 – JCRC thanks five regional senators, expresses disappointment with Sen. Tina Smith.

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Events

Defining Antisemitism: A panel discussion on when criticism of Israel becomes antisemitism

Sun, Jan. 26 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Mount Zion Temple

Defining Antisemitism: A panel discussion on when criticism of Israel becomes antisemitism

Sun, Jan. 26 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Mount Zion Temple

Presented by: Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas and Mount Zion Temple. Co-Sponsored by: Hineni, St. Paul Jewish Federation, Beth Jacob Congregation, Jewish Community Action, and Temple of Aaron.

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Americans and the Holocaust: Holocaust Education Webinar

Thu, Jan. 23 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |

Americans and the Holocaust: Holocaust Education Webinar

Thu, Jan. 23 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |

Please join us with the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Heart of America Library for this free, educational webinar

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