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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Persian-Jewish Story – Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:To help us make sense of this pivotal moment—what brought us here\, and where we might go—we turn to Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh\, a Los Angeles-based Persian Jewish leader\, and Ali Alizadeh\, a local Iranian American entrepreneur and advocate for a free Iran. \nModerated by JCRC’s Sami Rahamim\, whose grandparents left Iran for Israel in 1949\, this conversation will take us beyond the headlines to the deeper stories of our peoples as we hope and pray for a new chapter in this remarkable story.  \nVIEW RECORDING
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/iranwebinar/
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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SUMMARY:The End of Operation Metro Surge?
DESCRIPTION:What have we learned from the past two months of extraordinary federal actions in Minnesota? What are our rights and responsibilities when rule of law is threatened? And where do things stand now? \nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR \n \nPanelists:\n \nBob Aronson\, Past Board Chair of HIAS\, JCRC board member\, and retired immigration attorney\n \nNorm Pentelovitch\, President-Elect\, Hennepin County Bar Association\n \nRabbi Jill Avrin\, JCRC Director of Campus Affairs\n \nPresented by JCRC and the Twin Cities Cardozo Society of Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations\n \nModerated by Ethan Roberts\, JCRC Deputy Executive Director and member of the Twin Cities Cardozo Society Steering and Program Committees
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/the-end-of-operation-metro-surge/
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Sixty Years of Challenge and Hope: Catholicism and the Future of Jewish-Catholic Relations
DESCRIPTION:Nostra Aetate\, the “Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions\,” was issued by the Second Vatican Council in 1965. Written in the shadow of the Shoah\, this brief but groundbreaking document marked a historic shift in the Catholic Church’s relationship with the Jewish people. It calls for a renewed and respectful dialogue in the wake of nearly two thousand years of Christian misunderstanding\, marginalization\, and persecution of the Jewish people. In this lecture\, Rabbi Abraham Skorka reflects on Nostra Aetate as both a profound response to tragedy and a beacon of hope grounded in biblical values. Drawing on his lifelong commitment to interfaith dialogue – and his close friendship and theological partnership with Pope Francis – Rabbi Skorka invites us to consider how the beauty of authentic encounter continues to reveal deeper truths and possibilities for hope. He also considers the challenges that remain\, inviting us to reflect on how these obstacles might be overcome through the continued work of those who seek to build bridges between faith communities.
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/sixty-years-of-challenge-and-hope-catholicism-and-the-future-of-jewish-catholic-relations/
LOCATION:University of St. Thomas’ Anderson Student Center\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
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SUMMARY:OCTOBER 8 Film Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Please register if you will see the film and attend the discussion. \nWatch the documentary film OCTOBER 8 in theaters and join us on March 20 for a follow up discussion on the explosion of antisemitism following October 7th\, and what is happening on college campuses and beyond. \nKosher pizza provided \nPhoto ID required to enter building \nShowtimes: Thursday\, March 13 – Wednesday\, March 19 \nFind a theater: https://www.october8film.com/tickets/?lat=44.99958&lon=-93.48451&location=Minneapolis&country=US&date=2025-03-13 \nSpace is limited: In order to foster an intimate and meaningful discussion we ask that only those who plan to view the film\, register for the event. If your plans change\, please cancel your tickests or let us know at info@minndakjcrc.org. \nFor any questions\, assistance in registering or checking if there are additional tickets available please contact JCRC at info@minndakjcrc.org or 612-338-7816.
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/october-8-film-discussion/
LOCATION:Barry Family Campus\, 4330 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55416
CATEGORIES:Combatting Antisemitism,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversations Across the Line: Is Political Divisiveness Our Destiny?
DESCRIPTION:In 2021-2022 Democrat Bob Rubinyi and Republican Liz Gronert realized that they shared a common concern: The increasing political polarization was having a negative impact on personal relationships and within their congregation\, Bet Shalom. Their response was to lead a series of conversations across the partisan line\, to support and model constructive dialogue across differences. \nRabbi Debra Rappaport will facilitate a panel to learn about their motivations\, the process\, what they discovered\, and how it relates to Jewish values. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and think together about how we might build on this initial project. \nRegister
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/conversations-across-the-line-is-political-divisiveness-our-destiny/
LOCATION:Beit HaMidrash at TTSP\, 1335 Ford Pkwy\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T170000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit opening: Symbolic Significance
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the opening of the exhibit\nJoin us on Sept. 11 at Elmer L. Andersen Library to celebrate the new exhibit Symbolic Significance: Tracing the History of Jewish High Holidays and the First Day of School. Curated by Kate Dietrick\, Archivist for the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives\, this will be an opportunity for an engaging conversation around the topics and documents brought to light. The program will include a panel conversation with Natan Paradise\, Director of the Center for Jewish Studies; Riv-Ellen Prell Emeritus Professor\, University of Minnesota; Benjie Kaplan\, Director\, Hillel; and Steve Hunegs\, Director\, Jewish Community Relations Council. \nThe event will be held in person at Elmer L. Andersen Library with heavy appetizers. Please RSVP by Sept. 1. \nRegister for Symbolic Significance\nProgram\n\n5-6 p.m. — Exhibit viewing/Reception\n6-7 p.m. — Program\n7-7:30 p.m. — Exhibit viewing & curator Q&A in the gallery\n\n\nAbout Symbolic Significance\nThe first day of school holds a certain kind of magic — the anticipation\, the fresh beginning\, the promise. It is a day filled with symbolic significance for students from kindergarten to college. In Minnesota\, this first day of school occurs in September and has at times conflicted with the Jewish high holidays\, forcing students\, staff\, and faculty to choose between their religious practice and the symbolic start of their education. \nOver the past decade\, more school districts have begun to recognize non-Christian faith holidays as they plan their academic calendars. These changes and the shifting respect for other religions and cultures didn’t happen overnight\, but rather have played out over a decades-long struggle for minority visibility and understanding. \nThis exhibit examines the history of Jewish community members working with local school districts to make space for Jewish Minnesotans to practice their religion without conflict. The exhibit is open Sept. 5\, 2023 through Jan. 30\, 2024 at Elmer L. Andersen Library\, third floor. \nSponsored by the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives and co-sponsored by the Center for Jewish Studies\, Minnesota Hillel\, and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/exhibit-opening-symbolic-significance/
LOCATION:Elmer L. Andersen Library\, 222 21st Ave. S\, room 120\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combatting Antisemitism,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T183000
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SUMMARY:JRLC Day On The Hill
DESCRIPTION:Joint Religious Legislative Coalition: Jewish\, Protestant\, Muslim\, and Catholic partners advocating for public policies that promote the common good in Minnesota \nOur schedule this year will include a virtual issue brief and advocacy training program from 6:30-8:45pm on March 29th over Zoom. We are recommending individuals and District Leaders schedule legislator appointments for the following day\, March 30th. \nRegister for our Day on the Hill hereFind your district here \nIf your district currently has a District Leader\, your contact information will be sent to them after you register so they can coordinate dates and times for legislator meetings. If your district does not have a District Leader this year\, we will have individuals schedule their own appointments. Resources will be sent to you on best practices in scheduling and facilitating legislator meetings. \nOur program this year will be focused on homelessness in our state and advocating for HF1872\, the Sacred Settlements bill. The complete program agenda will be sent next week. The JCRC represents the Jewish community in the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition. Thank you so much and email info@jrlc.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/jrlc-day-on-the-hill/
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T140000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening – Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life (80:00) documents Pittsburgh’s powerful community response to hate and antisemitism in the aftermath of the deadly attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 that killed eleven people. \nFor three years the film follows survivors\, families of the victims\, diverse community members\, students and civic leaders as they examine their vulnerabilities and the impact of rising antisemitism\, racism\, hate speech\, and gun violence. Against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in the country\, a local community that has faced violence and trauma works to heal and grapple with what it means to be stronger than hate. \nThe film was produced by Not in Our Town (NIOT)\, the globally recognized team behind the public television films Waking in Oak Creek and Light in the Darkness. \nOpening remarks from NIOT founder Patrice O’Neill.  \nHosted by Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) and Minnesota JCC. \nRegister 
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/film-screening-repairing-the-world-stories-from-the-tree-of-life/
LOCATION:Barry Family Campus\, 4330 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55416
CATEGORIES:Combatting Antisemitism,Community Safety & Security,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
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SUMMARY:‘Minneapolis: The Curious Twin\,’ A Reexamination
DESCRIPTION:Images L to R: Skyline view of Minneapolis; Laura Weber\, photo by Patrick O’Leary; Carey McWilliams\, photo from the American Jewish World \nJournalist Carey McWilliams wrote a famous article in 1946 called “Minneapolis: The Curious Twin.” It established an enduring impression of Minneapolis as the “capital of antisemitism” in mid-20th-century America. Join historian Laura Weber as she takes a close look at the “Curious Twin.” What was the article’s genesis? Who was its author? What was its contemporary reception? The discussion is based on her recent article in Middle West Review\, which demythologizes McWilliams’ characterization of Minneapolis as the U.S. capital of antisemitism. The event is free and open to all. Registrations requested. \n\nRegister\n\n\n\nWe invite you to read both articles in advance of the talk: \n\nDownload “Minneapolis: The Curious Twin” by Carey McWilliams (1946)\nDownload “Minneapolis: The Curious Twin: A Reexamination” by Laura Weber (2022)\n\nAbout Laura Weber\n\nLaura Weber is an independent scholar and a lifelong resident of Minneapolis. From 2016 to 2021 she served as editor of Minnesota History\, the quarterly of the Minnesota Historical Society. She is the author of some 30 articles on Minnesota Jewish history in MNopedia\, an online encyclopedia of Minnesota history. Recent publications include “‘Minneapolis: The Curious Twin’: A Reexamination\,” Middle West Review Spring (2022) and “Jews and the Civil Rights Movement in the American West: A Roundtable\,” Western States Jewish History (Spring 2021)\, where she wrote about the Minnesota experience. She is also the author of “‘Gentiles Preferred’: Minneapolis Jews and Employment\, 1920-1950\,” (Minnesota History\, Spring 1991)\, which won the Solon J. Buck Award for best article of the year in the quarterly. Laura is a member of the advisory board of the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives at the University of Minnesota Libraries. \n\nThis event is sponsored by the Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives at the University of Minnesota Libraries and co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas and by the Center for Jewish Studies.
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/minneapolis-the-curious-twin-a-reexamination/
LOCATION:Elmer L. Andersen Library\, 222 21st Ave. S\, room 120\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combatting Antisemitism,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Welcome the Stranger: Acting on a Jewish Imperative
DESCRIPTION:What are synagogues\, government agencies\, and social service nonprofits doing to support refugee and asylum-seeking populations in our communities? How can I get involved to offer my time\, talent\, or funds to make a difference in newcomers’ lives? \nThis two-part program will include an educational panel discussion\, moderated by Temple Israel member and American Refugee podcast host Sam Graber\, followed by presentations from local organizations that provide resettlement\, legal aid\, housing\, and other services to immigrants\, refugees\, and asylum seekers. \nPanelists:\nRobert Aronson\, Immigration attorney and HIAS board chair\nMichele Garnett McKenzie\, Deputy Director\, Director of Advocacy\, The Advocates for Human Rights\nRabbi Sim Glaser\, Temple Israel\nMichelle Rivero\, Director of Minneapolis’ Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs \nGuest Organizational Presenters:\nPastor Daniel Romero\, Minnesota Interfaith Coalition on Immigration\nSJ Holsteen\, International Association for Refugees\nChristian Ledesma\, Wellstone International High School \nPresented by: Adath Jeshurun Congregation\, Bet Shalom Congregation\, Beth El Synagogue\, HIAS\, Jewish Community Action\, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis\, Jewish Family Service of St. Paul\, JCRC of Minnesota and the Dakotas\, Mayim Rabim\, Mount Zion Temple\, National Council of Jewish Women Minnesota\, Shir Tikvah\, St. Paul Jewish Federation\, Temple Israel\, Zioness Twin Cities
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/welcome-the-stranger-acting-on-a-jewish-imperative/
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T123000
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SUMMARY:Living Room Learning: A Reckoning with Race
DESCRIPTION:A Reckoning with Race: The Mapping Prejudice Project \nThe Mapping Prejudice Project is mapping racial covenants in the Twin Cities. Racial covenants are clauses–a couple of lines of text–that were embedded into property deeds to bar people who were not white from buying or even occupying the parcels of land to which they were attached. \nThe project just finished the map of Hennepin County and has turned its attention to Ramsey County. \nCovenants were made illegal by the 1968 Fair Housing Act. But their legacy continues today in the Twin Cities\, which has some of the largest racial disparities in the country. The Mapping Prejudice Project is designed to reveal the “racism behind these racial disparities\,” in the words of Ibram Kendi. It illuminates how structural racism shaped the urban landscape\, blocking African Americans from critical avenues for housing stability and wealth accumulation. \nDelegard will narrate this history and describe the innovative methodologies used in this work. Together we will explore the question of next steps to address the damage wrought by these policies.\n—\nKirsten Delegard is the Director and one of the co-founders of the Mapping Prejudice Project\, which is located in the Borchert Map Library at the University of Minnesota. She is a third generation Minneapolitan and public historian. To explore the complex history of her hometown\, she established Mapping Prejudice as well as the Historyapolis Project.\n—\nLiving Room Learning is a webinar series produced by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. All JCRC webinars are free and open to the public.
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/living-room-learning-a-reckoning-with-race/
CATEGORIES:Living Room Learning,Social Justice
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