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Featuring Dr. Mijal Bitton
Jewish Identity and Community in a Changing World.
Since October 7, American Jews have faced a transformed landscape—challenging how we see ourselves, our communities, and our future. Join JCRC and keynote speaker Dr. Mijal Bitton – a spiritual leader, community builder, and sociologist – as she explores what’s changed, what it means, and how we move forward together.
Dr. Bitton will illuminate the shifts reshaping Jewish life, highlight paths toward resilience, and offer a vision for thriving—not just surviving—in this new environment. Together, we’ll discuss how Jews and allies can foster strength and understanding, individually and societally, in a complex moment.
May 14, 2025 – The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) is proud to announce the hiring of Rabbi Jill Avrin as the organization’s first Director of Campus Affairs. This new position is a direct response to the intensifying challenges facing Jewish students, faculty, and staff on college campuses across the country—including right here in Minnesota.
Read MoreBy Sally Abrams, Holly Brod Farber and Naomi Breazeale | May 14, 2025 – A sampling of the projects showcased by JCRC’s Youth Fellows at the Gallery Walk on May 4, the culmination of seven months of learning and growth for twenty two Jewish high school juniors and seniors from across the Twin Cities.
Read MoreMay 1, 2025 – On March 24, 2025, Jenna, a member of the St. Paul Jewish community, was violently attacked in the South Hebron Hills. In response, JCRC has sent a letter to Consul General Yinam Cohen, the highest-ranking Israeli diplomat in our region.
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