JCRC in the media

2024

May 10

JTA: After making deals with protesters, universities are granting hearings on Israel divestment
MPR: U of M says less than 1% of endowment invested in companies tied to Israel
Star Tribune: University of Minnesota discloses $5 million in investments tied to Israel, defense spending
TC Jewfolk: UMN Regents Hear From Students On Divestment, Campus Climate

May 7-9

PBS: Prairie Plus: Steve Hunegs and Slamabama
CBS News: Hopkins high schooler organizes event to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Star Tribune: GOP House lawmaker unveils resolution to censure U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar

May 2-3

CBS News: Jewish student group express unease over U of M's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters
KARE 11: U of M encampment taken down after demonstrators, school reach agreement
The Minnesota Daily: Closed buildings to open Thursday at noon, encampment scheduled to end
MPR: Pro-Palestinian protesters, University of Minnesota reach agreement to end encampment
Star Tribune: Protesters pack up pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Minnesota campus
TC Jewfolk: Jewish Students Unsure Of Next Steps After Meeting With UMN Administration

May 1

Sahan Journal: After removal of Muslim activist, state agency puts genocide education work group on hold

Apr. 29-30

Star Tribune: Another pro-Palestinian protest camp goes up at University of Minnesota
Star Tribune: Former diversity worker sues University of Minnesota after firing over swastika photo
TC Jewfolk: Anti-Israel Protesters Force Closure Of UMN Buildings

Apr. 24

FOX 9: U of M Jewish students speak out against anti-Semitism amid pro-Palestine rallies
KARE 11: As colleges continue to struggle with balance of free speech and safety, Jewish students raise concerns
MPR: Some Jewish U of M students report increased antisemitism amid Gaza demonstrations
TC Jewfolk: Jewish Students Angry, Scared Of “Toxic” Campus Climate
WCCO Radio: Jewish students at the University of Minnesota say campus protests are disrupting and make them feel unsafe
WCCO TV: U of M students and staff feel ripple effects of pro-Palestinian protests

Mar. 6

MPR: St. Paul City Council passes cease-fire resolution with a unanimous vote
TC Jewfolk: Divisive Rhetoric, Unanimous Vote – STP City Council Passes Ceasefire Resolution

Feb. 11

TC Jewfolk: Legislators Hear Fears, Concerns Of Jewish Constituents Ahead Of New Session

Feb. 8

TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis City Council Overrides Frey Veto Of Ceasefire Resolution

Jan. 31-Feb. 1

JTA: Jewish mayor of Minneapolis vetoes ceasefire resolution as Chicago mayor breaks tie to approve one
JTA: Should schools suspend students for chanting ‘From the river to the sea’? A federal investigation in Minnesota will test the issue.

Jan. 25

National Review: ‘They’re Being Played’: Far-Left City Governments Pass Wave of Anti-Israel Cease-Fire Resolutions in Propaganda Win for Hamas
TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis City Council Passes Ceasefire Resolution

Jan. 23

Axios Twin Cities: Minneapolis City Council set to pass resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
MPR: Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war
Star Tribune: Veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council supports contentious Israel-Hamas resolution
TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis Council Amends Ceasefire Resolution, Moves It Closer To Approval

Jan. 5-8

KARE 11: Minneapolis Council to study ceasefire resolution
TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis City Council Holds Off On Israel Ceasefire Resolution – For Now
MPR: Minneapolis City Council to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis City Council To Vote On Israel Ceasefire Resolution Monday

2023

Dec. 21

Star Tribune: Oct. 7 denial is dangerous to decency, truth

Dec. 15

MinnPost: Will calls for Minnesota to divest from Israel result in action?

Dec. 14

KARE 11: Small group in Twin Cities screens video of Oct. 7 Hamas attack for first time
KTSP: Screening held to show Minnesotans footage of Hamas attack on Oct. 7
Star Tribune: A Minnesota screening of Hamas Oct. 7 attack film shares horrors
TC Jewfolk: Bearing Witness To October 7

Dec. 13

CBS News: Ongoing war between Israel-Hamas divides American voters
TC Jewfolk: Protesters Disrupt Edina School Meeting, Harass Jewish Families

Dec. 6-10

KTSP: Jewish Minnesotans report rise in ‘really ugly’ antisemitic incidents amid Hanukkah celebrations
USA Today: Hanukkah symbols, songs suddenly political for some as war continues
Minnesota Reformer: State employee group suspended over alleged comments made at meeting on Israel-Hamas war

Nov. 30

KARE 11: Activists call on Minnesota to end investments in Israel
KSTP: Fellow Democrats denounce Sen. Ron Latz for ‘dehumanizing’ remarks on Palestinians
MPR: Minneapolis teachers union backs off Israel-Hamas statement
Star Tribune: Minneapolis teachers say resolution on Israel-Hamas conflict harmed families, divided their union
Star Tribune: Minnesota DFL senators condemn colleague’s ‘dehumanizing’ comments on Palestinians
TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis Teacher’s Union Passes Resolution Centering Families, ‘Regrets’ Harm Caused
TC Jewfolk: Sen. Latz Remarks Called ‘Inflammatory’ By Colleagues, ‘Demonstrably True’ By JCRC
WCCO: Minneapolis teacher’s union retracts controversial statement on war in Israel

Nov. 28-29

KTSP: Minneapolis teachers union considers new resolution on Israel-Hamas war after accusations of antisemitism
KTSP: Pro-Palestine groups protest state investments in Israel
MPR: Pro-Palestinian, Jewish groups gather at Capitol to weigh in on state’s Israel investments
TC Jewfolk: JCRC Head Says BDS Is ‘Essence Of Antisemitism’
WCCO: Minneapolis teachers union walks back controversial statement on Israel-Hamas war
WCCO: Pro-Palestinian groups and supporters of Israel in Minnesota clash over state investments in the country
The Break Down Podcast: A break down with Ethan Roberts of the Jewish Community Relations Council

Nov. 25-27

Star Tribune: Edina schools criticized for suspending students who used pro-Palestinian chant during walkout
KSTP: Minnesota Jewish Community Relations Council encouraged by Israel, Hamas hostage exchange
KSTP: Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas begins with a swap of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Nov. 19-22

The Art of Living Well Podcast: Unraveling anti-semitism and exploring ideologies in the Israel-Hamas war
Patch: Minneapolis Teachers Union Accused Of Promoting Antisemitism
KARE 11: Minneapolis teachers draw fire for post on Israel
KTSP: Jewish Community Relations Council calls Minneapolis teachers union resolution ‘antisemitic’
TC Jewfolk: Letter Calls Minneapolis Teacher Union Resolution ‘Antisemitic and Hostile’
WCCO: The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is catching heat for a statement on Israel

Nov. 17

WCCO: Jewish families blast Minneapolis teacher union statement on Israel as “dangerous to our children,

Nov. 15

TC Jewfolk: MN Jews Call For Return Of Hostages And Find Support, Relief At Historic D.C. Rally

Nov. 2

TC Jewfolk: Jewish-Ukrainian Press Conference Condemns Hamas & Russia, Calls For More U.S. Aid
TC Jewfolk: U Student Details On-Campus Antisemitism
Star Tribune: Jews and Ukrainians band together in Minnesota to link conflicts in Israel, Ukraine
KSTP: Agencies monitoring concerns of antisemitism and Islamophobia nationwide
WCCO: Minnesota groups defend Israel, Ukraine amid conflicts

Nov. 1

TC Jewfolk: Edina A Microcosm For How Israel-Hamas War Affects Schools, Jewish Community Response

Oct. 28

Star Tribune: Local Muslim leaders vow to campaign against Biden unless he calls for cease-fire

Oct. 26

WCCO: Local Jewish community concerned about huge rise in antisemitic incidents in U.S. in wake of Hamas attack

Oct. 14

KSTP: Minnesota experts weigh in on the expected Israeli invasion of Gaza

Oct. 13

TPT Almanac: Steve Hunegs on Twin Cities Jewish community reaction to Hamas terror attack.
KTSP: “Be vigilant but tomorrow be extra vigilant.” Minnesota’s Jewish community says ‘prepare not scare’ after Hamas declares a ‘day of rage’
Pioneer Press: St. Paul police increase patrols around synagogues amid Israel-Hamas war

Oct. 10-11

MPR News: ‘People do not want bombings’: Minnesota Jewish community gathers after attack on Israel
Star Tribune (news): Minnesotans gather to show support for Israel, Palestinians
Star Tribune (Editorial Board): A call for unity in response to terror
KARE 11: ‘How can I help?’: Gathering held at Beth El Synagogue to show support for Israel
WCCO: Minnesotans showed their support for Israel after Hamas terrorist attacks
KSTP: Outpouring of emotion in Minnesota following Hamas attacks on Israel
FOX 9: St. Louis Park synagogue welcomes hundreds to show solidarity with Israel
TC Jewfolk: Capacity Crowd Packs Beth El In Show Of Solidarity With Israel

Oct. 9

Star Tribune: For Minnesotans with ties to Israel and Gaza, feelings of fear, devastation and anger
WCCO: Jewish and Palestinian Americans frightened as war in Israel continues, death toll rises
KFGO: Steve Hunegs interview with Joel Heitkamp

Oct. 7

TC Jewfolk: Jewish Community Reacts To Devastating Hamas Attack, Israel At War

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