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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.

Education | Advocacy | Security | Relationships

Serving Jewish communities of the North since 1939.

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News/Blog

Setting the record straight about Hamas

There is nothing hateful, prejudicial, or false in describing Hamas – a terrorist dictatorship guilty of war crimes against both Israelis and the Palestinians it governs – as toxic.

Setting the record straight about Hamas

There is nothing hateful, prejudicial, or false in describing Hamas – a terrorist dictatorship guilty of war crimes against both Israelis and the Palestinians it governs – as toxic.

Statement

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.

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.

Statement

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 ...

JCRC organizes teachers and families in response to antisemitic Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution

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Events

Cocoa and Candles: JCRC Hanukkah Celebration

Mon, Dec. 11 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4330 Cedar Lake Rd S Minneapolis, MN 55416 United States

Cocoa and Candles: JCRC Hanukkah Celebration

Mon, Dec. 11 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4330 Cedar Lake Rd S Minneapolis, MN 55416 United States

Nosh and shmooze with community members and elected officials at the JCRC Hanukkah Party. Join community members and elected officials for warm drinks and Hannukah fare at our family-friendly Hanukkah celebration. Please contact Nina Afremov with any questions. Thank you! Register via Eventbrite

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