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.

JCRC Annual Event

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. 

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News/Blog

We are proud to announce the hiring of Rabbi Jill Avrin as JCRC’s first Director of Campus Affairs

We are proud to announce the hiring of Rabbi Jill Avrin as JCRC’s first Director of Campus Affairs

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. 

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We are proud to announce the hiring of Rabbi Jill Avrin as JCRC’s first Director of Campus Affairs

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. 

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Blog

‘A space where you don’t have to shrink who you are’

‘A space where you don’t have to shrink who you are’

By 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.

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‘A space where you don’t have to shrink who you are’

By 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.

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Blog

JCRC sends letter to Israeli Consul General after Minnesotan attacked by Israeli Extremists in South Hebron Hills

JCRC sends letter to Israeli Consul General after Minnesotan attacked by Israeli Extremists in South Hebron Hills

May 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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JCRC sends letter to Israeli Consul General after Minnesotan attacked by Israeli Extremists in South Hebron Hills

May 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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Events

2025 JCRC Annual Event

Sun, Jun. 8 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |

2025 JCRC Annual Event

Sun, Jun. 8 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |

June 8, 2025 – JCRC Annual Event featuring Dr. Mijal Bitton on Jewish identity and community in a changed world

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