Social Action
Justice Squared Commission
The Justice Squared Commission works with the JCRC Public Policy Steering committee to advance the JCRC’s public policy priorities and objectives. Since 2018, Justice Square hosted educational programming on issues such as gun violence, immigration, climate change, and early childhood education.Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC)
The JCRC is also a founding and active member of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC), which advocates on behalf of social justice issues affecting Minnesotans. The other JRLC members include the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and the Minnesota Council of Churches.
Holocaust Educators Cohort
Holocaust Educators Cohort
Join our Holocaust Educator Cohort (Grades 6-12) to access our primary source packets that help students understand how and why the Holocaust happened.
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The Power of Place: 2025 JCRC European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators
The Power of Place: 2025 JCRC European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators
June, 2025 Power of Place
For Holocaust educators: experiential learning tour through Europe
Now accepting applications for Summer 2025
Transfer of Memory
Transfer of Memory
Transfer of Memory is an exhibition of portraits and accompanying stories of Minnesota Holocaust Survivors
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One Day Trip to Washington D.C. (USHMM)
Holocaust Education Speakers Bureau
Holocaust Education Speakers Bureau
Connect a Holocaust survivor or descendant to your group.
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Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award
The Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award
The JCRC honors a teacher or school whose passion, dedication, and excellence elevates the teachings of the lessons of the Holocaust in Minnesota and beyond.
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Witnesses to the Holocaust
Minnesota Holocaust Films
National History Day in Minnesota
National History Day in Minnesota
2025 Theme: Rights and Responsibilities in History Each year, the National History Day office chooses a theme to help students direct their research. Students must make a connection between the […]
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Light from the Yellow Star
Light from the Yellow Star
Dr. Robert Fisch’s book, Light from The Yellow Star: Lessons of Love From the Holocaust, teaches middle and high school students about the Holocaust.
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