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A full-circle moment
A full-circle moment
By Julia Fromstein | Feb 12, 2025 – As a kid I thought nothing of it; but looking back, I feel lucky to have been raised in a home deeply rooted in Judaism and community. Now I’m the Development and Operations Associate for JCRC, serving the community that raised me.
Read MoreAfter return of Ran Gvili, z”l, a new chapter begins
After return of Ran Gvili, z”l, a new chapter begins
Jan. 26, 2026 — With the return of Ran Gvili’s body, no Israelis — living or deceased — are being held by terror groups in Gaza for the first time since 2014.
Read MoreAn Open Letter from Catholic, Evangelical, and Jewish Community Leaders to Minnesota’s Federal, State, and Local Elected Officials
An Open Letter from Catholic, Evangelical, and Jewish Community Leaders to Minnesota’s Federal, State, and Local Elected Officials
Jan. 23, 2026 – Promoting Peace in a Time of Conflict: As leaders in Minnesota’s Catholic, Evangelical, and Jewish communities, we represent and serve Minnesotans who live and work in every corner of our state.
Read MoreA Joint Statement from Jewish Community Leadership
A Joint Statement from Jewish Community Leadership
January 19, 2026 | On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we urge you to find a way to contribute at this difficult time. And if you or someone you love is struggling or scared, please reach out to us so we can support you and your family at this time.
Read MoreChoosing Proximity: The Case for Liberal Zionism
Choosing Proximity: The Case for Liberal Zionism
By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Jan 15, 2026 – The stories of two women, who are as close to the reality here as anyone, showed me what true resistance against evil looks like.
Read More“The Jewish People are not okay”
“The Jewish People are not okay”
By Ethan Roberts | Jan. 15, 2026 – The Jewish people are not okay. But we are not powerless. We will keep showing up—for each other, for our neighbors, and for the values that allow all communities to live without fear. There is more than enough light. Our task is to keep lighting it.
Read MoreGod heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota?
God heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota?
By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Jan 9, 2026 – This week’s Torah portion has powerful lessons for those grieving for Renée Nicole Good.
Read MoreIn Grief and Clarity: Confronting Antizionism
In Grief and Clarity: Confronting Antizionism
Dec. 14, 2025 — Once again, on a day meant to be filled with light, we awoke to news of deadly anti-Jewish violence, this time involving a pair of gunmen targeting a Hanukkah celebration of over 1,000 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Read MoreReturning to Israel in a New Era
Returning to Israel in a New Era
By JCRC staff Israel Study Tour leaders | Dec 11, 2025 – Against rising antizionism and media distortion, our first study tour since 2019 helped Minnesota leaders encounter Israel—and the Jewish story—with clarity, complexity, and human depth.
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