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SUMMARY:2025 JCRC Annual Event
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\nBecome a Sponsor \nFeaturing Speaker Dr. Mijal Bitton \nJewish Identity and Community in a Changing World \nSince 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.  \nDr. 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.  \nDr. Mijal Bitton is a spiritual leader\, community builder\, and sociologist. She is the co-founder and Rosh Kehilla of The Downtown Minyan in NYC and serves as Scholar in Residence at the Maimonides Fund. Dr. Bitton is also a Visiting Researcher at NYU Wagner\, where she leads pioneering research on Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in the United States. An alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship\, a New Pluralist Field Builder\, and a Sacks Scholar\, she lectures widely\, co-hosts the podcast Wondering Jews\, and was a featured speaker at the historic March for Israel in DC. Follow her on her Substack newsletter\, Committed\, where she shares weekly Jewish wisdom for living a meaningful Jewish life today.  \nHonoring Gary Tankenoff\, z’’l and Harvey Feldman\, z’’l\nWe will pay tribute to the lasting legacies of two remarkable donors whose generosity and vision continue to strengthen our mission.  \nWe honor Gary Tankenoff\, z’’l\, whose deep commitment to Holocaust education and community security left an enduring mark on the JCRC. Fighting discrimination and prejudice was foundational to Gary; he was a man deeply moved by the stories and lives of Shoah survivors and WWII veterans in our community and strived to honor them. His unwavering dedication to preserving history and fostering Jewish life continues to inspire and uplift our work.  \nWe also celebrate the life of Harvey Feldman\, z’’l\, whose generosity and civic spirit helped strengthen community security. A true “city kid\,” Harvey was born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. He went on to become a successful investor which led to his philanthropy and giving back to the city and communities that he loved.  \nEvent Details \nSunday\, June 8\, 2025  \nDowntown Minneapolis  \n5:30 p.m. – Reception on the outdoor covered patio (Light dairy dinner and beverages served) \n7:00 p.m. – Program featuring Dr. Mijal Bitton (Program to be held indoors) \n8:15 p.m. – Outdoor reception resumes (dessert served) \n9:00 p.m. – Evening concludes  \nDressy Casual Attire – dress comfortably for the weather (outdoor reception on covered patio and indoor program) \nComplimentary Parking – All guests receive a complimentary parking pass for the Renaissance Depot parking ramp. Valet parking will also be available. \n \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nAdvertise in our ad-book (ads due Friday\, May 9) \nWe encourage you to purchase your tickets early if you can join us since space is limited. All tickets include a light dinner\, beverage\, a seat for the program\, and complimentary parking. A kosher meal is available upon request. $500.00 tickets include premium seating and breakfast on Monday\, June 9\, 2025. If you are unable to join us this year\, please consider making a contribution.  \nBecome a Sponsor\nSPONSORSHIP LEVELS \nContact Nina Afremov at nina@minndakjcrc.org or 612.338.7816 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. \nThank you to our current sponsors\nPlatinum: Bryan & Nina Badzin; Stan & Amy Baratz; Elmar Family Foundation; Mark & Debbie Glotter; Jacy & Jason Grais; Hunegs\, LeNeave & Kvas P.A.; Stan & Jeanne Kagin; Hart & Susan Kuller; Gail & Steve Machov; Minnesota Vikings Football\, LLC; Kevin & Nancy Rhein; Sharron Steinfeldt. \nGold: Allianz of America/Allianz Life; Robert & Roberta Aronson; Cozen O’Connor; The Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation; Fredrikson and Byron\, P.A.; Steven & Bonnie Heller; Gayle Kaplan; Jim Jacobson & Andrea Kaufman; Lerner Publishing; Living Word Christian Center; Madeira Partners LLC; Gil & Debbie Mann; Maslon LLP; Jeff Oberman and Kathy Conner; Jon and Robin Parritz; Mark and Beth Robbins; Allen & Linda Saeks; Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux community. \nSilver: Best Buy; Holly & Jon Brod Farber; CBIZ MHM\, LLC; Judy & Richard Cook; Dorsey and Whitney LLP; Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis; Wendy and Nissim Khabie; Rhoda & Don Mains; Mall of America; Milavetz Law P.A.;  Sholom Foundation; Stinson LLP.
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/2025-jcrc-annual-event/
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SUMMARY:The Power of Place: 2025 JCRC European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Place\n2025 JCRC European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators\nJune 13 – June 24\, 2025  \n“Space stands as a witness to what happened.”\n– Yitskhok Rudashevski\, diary excerpt\, Salvaged Pages \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we travel to historical sites to better understand the events of the Holocaust\, WWII\, antisemitism\, as well as Jewish life today. Research has shown that traveling to authentic sites is an effective tool in moving people from empathy to action. In addition to gaining personal insight and knowledge\, your students and community will benefit as you bring the lessons and experience home.  \nPower of Place educators institute in Europe is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as we tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform our understanding of the Holocaust\, WWII\, antisemitism\, and Jewish life today. Power of Place is planned and co-led by Humanus Network on behalf of JCRC and generously supported by the Minnesota Vikings\, the Tankenoff Families Foundation\, and Allianz of America Corporation. \nProfessional/Continuing Education credits for K-12 educators available through Minnesota State University\, Mankato. \nApplications for summer 2025 due by Friday\, November 15\, 2024 (application below) \n\n2025 DAILY ITINERARY – Power of Place\n \nFull payment for double occupancy $2775 \nFull payment for single occupancy $3775 \n$500 scholarships are available\n \nIncluded in trip costs: \n\nAccommodations each night \nBreakfast daily at the hotel and any other meals listed on itinerary\nTransportation between each European country (includes coach bus and airfare while in Europe)\nTours and local guides as listed on the itinerary\nSite entry costs\n\nExcluded: \n\nRoundtrip Transcontinental Airfare (From U.S. to Europe; We can help you with options and purchasing.)\nIf you are flying from a city other than Minneapolis where the group will depart\, and if your flight time is not coordinated with the group\, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for your transportation between airport/hotel on arrival and departure.\nMost lunches and dinners (see itinerary for meals included and those on your own)\nItems of any personal nature\nOptional (highly recommended) Trip Insurance\n\n2025 trip leaders:  \nSusie Greenberg\nDirector of Holocaust Education and Programming\, Jewish Community Relations Council of MN and the Dakotas (JCRC)\n \nSusie Greenberg\, Director of Holocaust Education\, has spent the last 15 years working at the JCRC\, devoting much of her time planning\, facilitating\, and implementing programming around Holocaust education and remembrance. Susie focuses on the Twin Cities community and beyond  via an active speakers’ bureau\, community trainings\, charter trips to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum\, the annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration (Holocaust Remembrance Day)\, and more. Additionally\, she co-curated Transfer of Memory\, a traveling photography exhibit about Minnesota Holocaust survivors\, and coordinated and supervised the exhibition\, Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War in Minneapolis and curated the accompanying local component\, The Story is Here.  \nKristin Thompson  \nFounding Director\,  Humanus Network\, Holocaust and Human Rights Education Consulting \nKristin is contracted by the JCRC to plan the trip itinerary and co-lead the experience in Europe.  She is currently the founding director of Humanus Network\, a consulting firm  dedicated to professional development training and creating Holocaust and human rights educational resources.   Prior to this work\, she was a classroom history teacher in MN for 19-years and Education Program Coordinator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington\, D.C.  for 5 1/2 yrs where her primary task was training teachers in Holocaust education.  \nLaura Zelle\nDirector of Content\, Emissary | Former Director of Holocaust Education\, Jewish Community Relations Council of MN and the Dakotas (JCRC) \nLaura Zelle is the former Director of Holocaust education at the JCRC. Currently\, she is the Director of Content at Emissary\, a mobile app platform designed to address the dramatic rise in antisemitism and combat hate speech.  Laura oversees content management\, curation\, influencer initiatives and the content advisory council.  \n  \nQuestions? Contact: Susie Greenberg at susie@minndakjcrc.org \n  \nPlanned and co-led by the following on behalf of JCRC
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/the-power-of-place-2025-jcrc-educator-european-summer-institute/
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SUMMARY:Iran and the Jews: History and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven: \nREGISTER 
URL:https://minndakjcrc.org/event/iran-and-the-jews-history-and-hope/
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