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More Than 6,000 Leaders Across Entertainment, Academia and Public Life Unite to Reject “Genocide” Accusation Against Israel
More Than 6,000 Leaders Across Entertainment, Academia and Public Life Unite to Reject “Genocide” Accusation Against Israel
September 9, 2026 — More than 5,000 leaders and public figures from entertainment, academia, literature, government, business, religion and civic life have joined an open letter rejecting the accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and warning that the charge has become a dangerous vehicle for scapegoating Jews and fueling antisemitism around the world.
Read MoreRabbi Jill Avrin delivers high holiday sermon at MN Hillel
Rabbi Jill Avrin delivers high holiday sermon at MN Hillel
Sept 12, 2026 | University of Minnesota – In the early 1800s, Rabbi Shneur Zalman, the great Hasidic Rabbi of Northern White Russia, was put in jail in St. Petersberg after his fellow Jews who were opponents of Hasidism, reported him to the government. He was awaiting trial when the chief of police entered his cell.
Read MoreTwin Cities Jewish Community Awarded Nearly $300,000 to Expand Fight Against Antisemitism
Twin Cities Jewish Community Awarded Nearly $300,000 to Expand Fight Against Antisemitism
Sept. 3, 2026 | The Minneapolis Jewish Federation, St. Paul Jewish Federation, and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) today announced a joint initiative to combat antisemitism and strengthen civic engagement across Minnesota.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
We’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Aug 24, 2026 – We’re hiring a part-time administrative assistant to work in office at JCRC. Join our team and take part in our mission to safeguard, educate and advocate for the Jewish community of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Read MoreMy community invested in me
My community invested in me
By Johnna Parks | August 13, 2026 – My Jewish identity has shaped every stage of my life. Looking back, I can trace every step of my journey back to the Jewish community that raised me.
Read MoreJCRC Statement on the Settlement Between the University of Minnesota and Professor Raz Segal
JCRC Statement on the Settlement Between the University of Minnesota and Professor Raz Segal
Aug 13, 2026 | Critical context has been absent from much of the press coverage on a settlement reached between the University of Minnesota and Professor Raz Segal.
Read MoreJCRC Thanks Bipartisan House Members for Rejecting Reckless Cutoff of Funding for Israel
JCRC Thanks Bipartisan House Members for Rejecting Reckless Cutoff of Funding for Israel
July 14, 2026 | The House rejected the amendment by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 314–104, with 10 members voting present.
Read MoreSt. Paul Regional Water Board Says No To BDS
St. Paul Regional Water Board Says No To BDS
July 14, 2026 | Board decision comes after professional staff recommended extending contract with Waterfall, an Israeli company and world leader in cybersecurity for critical water infrastructure
Read MoreIn Photos: The Power of Place – 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators
In Photos: The Power of Place – 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators
June 18-30, 2026 | Power of Place: 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their 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, Allianz of America Corporation and MINNE (Minnesota Norway Education Israel & Holocaust Fellowship).
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