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Monica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weis Courage To Teach Award
Monica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weis Courage To Teach Award
By Monica David | April 13, 2026 – Why Teach: Monica David’s acceptance speech upon receiving the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Read MoreFinding a home in America
Finding a home in America
By Adela Peskorz and Ben Cohen, descendants of Holocaust survivors | Apr 14, 2026 – Adela and Ben immortalized their parents and grandparents memories by speaking at the Yom HaShoah Commemoration on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.
Read MoreWe’re hiring: Program Associate
We’re hiring: Program Associate
Apr. 7, 2026 – JCRC is hiring a Program Associate. Join our team and take part in meaningful work to safeguard, educate and advocate for the Jewish community of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Read MoreWhen ‘antisemitism has no place here’ is not enough
When ‘antisemitism has no place here’ is not enough
By Steve Hunegs | Mar 25, 2026 – There comes a point when a response meant to reassure begins to ring hollow. (As published in the Minnesota Star Tribune)
Read MoreL’hitraot, Minnesota
L’hitraot, Minnesota
By Sami Rahamim | Mar 12, 2026 – For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt called to live in Israel.
Read MoreBlotting Out Evil
Blotting Out Evil
Feb. 28, 2026 – On this Shabbat Zachor (Shabbat of Remembrance), the Shabbat immediately preceding the holiday of Purim, we read the story of Amalek, whose descendant, Haman, brought the evil of his ancestors into the world during his time.
Read MoreA full-circle moment
A full-circle moment
By Julia Fromstein | Feb 12, 2026 – 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.
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