JCRC in the media

Dec 4-21, 2025

WCCO: How the Bondi Beach shooting is affecting the Jewish community in the Twin Cities
TC Jewfolk: Public Hanukkah Events Go On After Australia Attack
MPR: Fatal mass shootings at Hanukkah event in Australia and at Brown University
TC Jewfolk: Statements About Hanukkah Shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia
TC Jewfolk: CAIR Leaders Blames Israel For Trump Attack on Somalis, While Multifaith Coalition Shows Support
TC Jewfolk: Jewish Groups Make Statements Decrying Comments On Minnesota's Somali Community

Nov 23-5, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Jewish, Catholic Communities Celebrate 60 Years of 'Watershed Moment'
Star Tribune: Annunciation ‘woke up’ Minnesota churches on security. Faith groups across the nation are following suit.

Nov 14, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Community Voices Drive Change as Ridgedale Library Removes Anti-Israel Display

Nov 6-10, 2025

The Weekly Word: From Archbishop Hebda
The Record: Visiting Rabbi Talks Peace

Nov 5, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Minneapolis Mayor Frey Wins Third Term; Jewish Women Candidates Sweep
Times of Israel: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey wins re-election, fending off socialist challenger

Oct 22-Nov 2, 2025

Star Tribune: Opinion| An era of interfaith partnership, now up for renewal
Catholic Spirit: Rabbi Skorka, a friend of late Pope Francis, to speak on interreligious relations

Oct 18, 2025

INFORUM: Local residents are hopeful but cautious regarding US-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire
ZACHOR: Power of Place: Austria (page 5)

Oct 12-13, 2025

KARE11: Minnesotans with ties to Middle East conflict welcome ceasefire news but remain wary of next steps
Star Tribune: How the Israel-Hamas war became an issue in the Minneapolis mayoral race
Star Tribune: Minnesotans welcome Gaza ceasefire but question what comes next

Oct 7-9, 2025

KTSP: Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
KARE11: Gaza ceasefire plan draws mixed reactiomn
WCCO: Minneapolis police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Temple Israel
WCCO: A looking at safety at places of worship in the wake of several scares
TC Jewfolk: On 10/7 Anniversary, Temple Israel Targeted with Antisemitic, Pro-Hamas Graffiti
MPR: 'Not one way' Jewish college students are experiencing the war, local rabbi says

Sep 29-30, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Kfar Aza Survivors Visit Minneapolis For Exhibition Opening
WCCO: Former hostage visits Minnesota to raise awareness of captives still in Gaza: "It's a moral issue"
KARE11: Twin Cities faith leaders unite over shared security concerns after recent deadly attacks

Sep 25, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Researcher on College Campus Post-10/7 Speaking at JCRC Annual Meeting

Sep 2-15, 2025

MN Senate Hearing: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group
Dakota News Now: Nazi and KKK relic auction raises questions about SD seller
EWTN: News in Depth: Healing After the Annunciation Shooting
TC Jewfolk: An Invitation to Grow: Why the JCRC Youth Fellowship Is Exactly What Our Teens Need Right Now

Aug 27-Sep 3, 2025

National Catholic Register: Public Funds for Church Security: Which States Are Stepping Up?
The Washington Post: Minneapolis attack may be Catholics' 'wake up call' for security funds 
KARE 11: Annunciation Church shooting sparks conversation about state support for religious school security
TC Jewfolk: From Jews in Minneapolis: This is Not About Us
TC Jewfolk: Minnesota Jewish Organizations, Leaders Respond to August 27 Shooting at Annunciation School and Church

Aug 12-21, 2025

Star Tribune: Opinion | A 'city that works for everyone' cannot boycott its Jewish community
Jewish Insider: Klobuchar rebukes Fateh campaign staffers who glorified Oct. 7 attacks
Jewish Insider: Klobuchar, Walz staying silent over Fateh staffers' antisemitism
Jewish Insider: Omer Fateh's allies defunded Oct. 7, denied Israel's right to exist
Star Tribune: Gov. Tim Walz criticized for appointing prominent Democratic donor to U's Board of Regenets
TC Jewfolk: Ellen Luger, Samuel Heins Named To University of Minnesota Board of Regents

July 14-22, 2025

Jewish Insider: Minneapolis Jews sound an early alarm on Democratic Party endorsement of DSA lawmaker
ADL: Communal Letter to National Education Association President Becky Pringle

July 4-9, 2025

TC Jewfolk: To Leave Israel, Two Routes to Amman
TC Jewfolk: Power of Place: When Educators Become Witnesses
TC Jewfolk: Tree Planting In Southern MN Keeps Anne Frank's Legacy Alive

June 27, 2025

The Andrew Parker Show: The Connection Between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel
News & Views with Joel Heitkamp: Steve Hunegs from the JCRC gives his take on the Israel/Iran conflict
TPT PBS Almanac: Hortmans Lie in State

June 13-24, 2025

KARE11: Gov. Walz, Homeland Security call for 'heightened alerts' due to Middle East Conflict
TC Jewfolk: TC Jewfolk Wins National Journalism for JCRC Educator Trip Series
Star Tribune: Opinion: The relationship the Iranian and Jewish people should have
MPR: Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have additional support this fall
WCCO: Minnesotans with Middle East ties react with hope, fear over Iran strikes
WCCO: Minnesota's Jewish community leader reacts to US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
KSTP: Minnesota community relations leaders offer opposing reactions to US military strikes as Iran vows to retaliate
KSTP: Minnesotans worried about loved ones in Iran, Israel
Forward: Assassinated Minnesota politician visited Israel, was friend to Jewish community
TC Jewfolk: Organizational Statements, Prayers In Israel-Iran Military Escalation

June 2-6, 2025

TPT PBS Almanac: Antisemitic Attacks 2025: JCRC's Steve Hunegs reflects on attacks in D.C. and Boulder, CO 
MPR News: JCRC leader reacts to attacks in Boulder, uptick in antisemitism
KSTP: Heightened security and vigilance in Jewish community following Boulder firebombing
WCCO - Adam and Jordana: Jordana has a forceful response to the attack in Boulder

May 30, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Sociologist, Scholar Mijal Bitton Speaking At JCRC Annual Event

May 22-23, 2025

TC Jewfolk: Local Organization Statements On Washington, D.C. Shooting At Capital Jewish Museum
KSTP: Leader of Minnesota's Jewish community speaks on security after murders of Embassy staffers

May 14-18, 2025

TC Jewfolk: A 'Unique Historic Challenge' – The Jewish View of MN's 2025 Legislative Session
TC Jewfolk: A Year After Encampments, Campus Challenges Remain
TC Jewfolk: Walz Invokes Holocaust, Calls ICE Agents 'Modern-Day Gestapo'

May 7, 2025

MPR: Trump nominates Daniel Rosen for Minnesota U.S. attorney
TC Jewfolk: Jewish Attorney Daniel Rosen Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For Minnesota

Apr. 23-24

WCCO - Adam and Jordana: 85 years later why Holocaust Remembrance Day is still important
TC Jewfolk: Descendants of Holocaust Survivors Share Family Stories
Bismark Tribune: Steve Hunegs: Marking 80th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps

Apr. 9

MPR News: U of M president outlines efforts to combat antisemitism in wake of White House investigation

Apr. 3
TC Jewfolk: Maple Grove Evangelical Conference Panelists Raises Questions

Mar. 3-25
PR Newswire: The Bias Inside Us Traveling Exhibition Coming to the California Science Center On April 5, 2025
TC Jewfolk: Two Perspectives on 'October 8' Documentary
TC Jewfolk: Chaotic Meeting Ends Busy Week on U Campus
TC Jewfolk: U of M Gets 'F' in New ADL Report Card

Feb. 20
TC Jewfolk: At Vigil For Bibas Family & Oded Lifshitz, Slain Hamas Hostages, TC Jews Gather In Shock & Anger
KARE 11: Minnesota Jewish community gathers for vigil to push for release of hostages

Feb. 13
TC Jewfolk: How One Parent's Proactive Approach Saved a Classroom from Anti-Israel Curriculum

Feb. 5
Plain Talk podcast: 'Try to have good speech drive out bad speech'
KARE11: Jewish and Muslim community leaders react to President Trump's comments about the U.S. taking over the Gaza strip

Feb. 4

Star Tribune: University of Minnesota responds to antisemitism investigation by U.S. Department of Education
MPR: Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports
KARE 11: Jewish community reacts to University of Minnesota being investigated for antisemitism
FOX9: Antisemitism investigation at U of M, other schools by Education Department
TC Jewfolk: Trump Admin Investigating UMN For Antisemitism While DEI, Deportation Threats Loom

Jan. 27

Star Tribune: Commit to remembering the horrors of the Holocaust, by Steve Hunegs
TC Jewfolk: The Books My Grandparents Kept

Jan. 24

Jewish Insider: Ken Martin emerges as front-runner in DNC chair battle by maintaining big tent

Jan. 22

TC Jewfolk: Mount Zion Event Brings Antisemitism Definitions, Distinctions Together

Jan. 15

Star Tribune: Jews and Muslims in Minnesota greet ceasefire in Gaza with tempered optimism
WCCO: Minnesotans with ties to conflict react to Israel and Hamas ceasefire
TC Jewfolk: Israel & Hamas Reportedly Have Deal On Freeing Hostages, Hopes Raised But Agreement Not Official Yet

Dec. 31

  • JTA: Our 10 most-read Jewish news stories of 2024
  • TC Jewfolk: TC Jewfolk's Most-Read in 2024

Dec. 16-20

  • Star Tribune: The solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah align for more light
  • Star Tribune: In Minnesota's Jewish capital, Somali Muslim mayor reaches across lines to focus on community
  • WCCO: Minneapolis police investigating swastikas spray-painted on Jewish temple

Dec. 11

  • Pioneer Press: SPPS teachers, parents, members in letter to district call for training to address antisemitism

Dec. 5-9

  • MPR News: Frey vetoes measure supporting pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied U of M building
  • TC Jewfolk: Mpls. City Council Approves Resolution Supporting Students In U-M Building Takeover

Nov. 19-22

  • TC Jewfolk: In Unanimous Vote, Macalester Board Vetoes Divestment From Israel
  • TC Jewfolk: Controversial Speaker Not Using Union Hall For 'Educators 4 Palestine' Event
  • FOX9: Pro-Palestinian speaker scheduled for teacher learning event draws protests
  • WCCO: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks out against Educators for Palestine event
  • Jewish Insider: Minneapolis teachers’ union under fire for promoting antisemitic speaker at seminar
  • MPR News: Minneapolis mayor wants teachers group to cancel event over anti-Zionist speaker
  • Star Tribune: Minneapolis mayor, Jewish group want teachers union to cancel event with antisemitic speaker
  • CBS News: St. Paul teacher union resolution would call for end of U.S. aid to Israel, sparking concerns of antisemitism
  • TC Jewfolk: Activist Who Called Jews 'Enemy Number One' Speaking At Minneapolis Teacher's Union Gathering

Nov. 17

  • JTA: As Schumer presses ahead with Antisemitism Awareness Act, concerns about free speech resurface

Oct. 25-30

Oct. 21-22

  • KARE 11: Protests continue on the U of M campus after 11 people were arrested Monday inside Morrill Hall
  • Sahan Journal: University of Minnesota students call for release of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for occupying campus building
  • TC Jewfolk: Morrill Hall Takeover "Endangered Safety," U President Says
  • KARE 11: Protesters arrested after barricading themselves in U of M's Morrill Hall, damaging building
  • TC Jewfolk: Arrests Made In Pro-Palestinian Takeover of Morrill Hall

Oct. 17-18

  • Star Tribune: Sinwar’s death is an opportunity for a diplomatic pivot
  • TC Jewfolk: JCRC Statement On IDF Killing Yahya Sinwar

Oct. 8

  • KARE 11: Holocaust survivor presented diploma at age 88, dies

Oct. 7

  • Star Tribune: Worshippers pack Minnetonka synagogue for somber anniversary of Oct. 7 attack on Israel
  • KARE 11: Twin Cities Jewish community marks one year since Oct. 7 attack
  • MPR News: Over 1,000 gather at Minnetonka synagogue to mark anniversary of Oct. 7 attack on Israel
  • FOX 9: Israel-Hamas war: One year later
  • KSTP: Minnetonka synagogue packed for Israeli memorial of terror attack
  • WCCO TV: Minnetonka synagogue hosts gathering to mark 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
  • TC Jewfolk: TC Jews Mourn, Commemorate One Year Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attack On Israel
  • TC Jewfolk: Teen-Led Event Key Part of Oct. 7 Commemoration

Oct. 6

  • WCCO TV: Twin Cities Jewish community to mark 1 year since Oct. 7 attacks in Israel

Sep. 17

  • KIMT: Divestment from Israel campaign comes to Med City

Sep. 10

  • Minnesota Reformer: GOP House candidate apologizes after implying Democrats are leading US towards another Holocaust
  • TC Jewfolk: GOP House Candidate Suggests DFL Control Could Lead To Holocaust

Sep. 2-5

  • CBS News: Twin Cities Jewish community mourns slain Israeli hostages
  • MPR: Twin Cities Jewish community gathers to mourn hostage deaths
  • TC Jewfolk: At Wed. Night Rally, TC Jews Gathered To Mourn Six Hostages Murdered By Hamas
  • FOX 9: Vigil held in MN for 6 hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza
  • FOX 9: Memorial service planned in MN for hostages killed by Hamas

Aug. 27

  • Star Tribune: University of Minnesota regents decline to divest from Israel in response to war with Hamas
  • TC Jewfolk: U of M Regents Reject Israel Divestment

Aug. 14-21

  • MinnPost: Ellison, Engelhart work with 'uncommitted' delegates behind the scenes on U.S. policy towards Israel
  • Jewish Insider: Ahead of DNC, Walz treads carefully on Israel and Gaza
  • JTA: Tim Walz says he has no personal relationship with imam who shared pro-Hitler video
  • Sahan Journal: Pro-Palestinian protesters demand Walz, Minnesota divest from Israel, weapons manufacturers

Aug. 1-9

  • TC Jewfolk: Minnesota Jewish Leaders Applaud Governor Tim Walz
  • Fox News: Where does Tim Walz stand on Israel?
  • The Media Line: Jewish Democrats Feel Shapiro Shunned for Pro-Israel Stance, but Find Favor in Walz
  • News Nation: Many Jewish Leaders OK with Tim Walz on Democratic Ticket
  • Forward: What Tim Walz VP pick means for American Jews and Israel
  • Jerusalem Post: Minnesota Jewish leaders highlight VP pick Tim Walz's commitment to community, Israel
  • JTA: Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota Governor, as her running mate
  • JTA: Tim Walz wrote a master's thesis on Holocaust education, just as his own school's approach drew criticism
  • TC Jewfolk: Now VP Candidate, Gov. Walz Has Long History With Jewish Community
  • Forward: Minnesota's Jews celebrate as their 'mensch' Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight
  • Haaretz: American–Jewish Groups React to Harris' VP Pick Tim Walz on Strict Party Lines
  • Times of Israel: Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate, hoping to entice Midwest voters

Aug. 2 - 6

  • Dakota News Now: Symposium educates educators on the Holocaust
  • Argus Leader: Harrisburg School District to host 'Teaching About the Holocaust Symposium'

July 31 - Aug. 1

  • Star Tribune: St. Paul council president calls Pa. governor a ‘hardcore Zionist,’ says Kamala Harris shouldn’t pick him
  • TC Jewfolk: St. Paul Council President: No 'Hardcore Zionist' As Harris VP Pick

July 19-31

  • TC Jewfolk: Here's Why The Tankenoffs, Vikings, and Allianz Fund Holocaust Education in MN
  • Eden Prairie Local News: Photo gallery, video: PeopleFest! Party 2024
  • TC Jewfolk: Face-To-Face With The Holocaust By Bullets In The Polish Countryside

July 16

July 2-10

  • TC Jewfolk: Teachers Find Inspiration in Prague with Son of Kindertransport Hero
  • TC Jewfolk: In Berlin, Teachers Grapple With Inner Workings of Nazi Machine
  • The Algemeiner: Ilhan Omar Slapped with Ethics Complaint from Conservative Watchdog Over Holding Rally with Ex-Somali PM

June 26-27

  • TC Jewfolk: Campus Antisemitism Front & Center In State Senate Hearing
  • MPR: Minnesota Senate Committee Criticizes U of M for Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protests
  • Montevideo American News: Advanced Screening of New Ken Burns Documentary Scheduled at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

June 19-24

  • TC Jewfolk: Facing Nazi Atrocities, Teachers Trace Path From Warsaw To Treblinka
  • TC Jewfolk: A Mezuzah Imprint, A Chance Encounter, And A JCRC Holocaust Education Trip In Warsaw
  • Star Tribune: Protestors Want Minnesota to Divest from Israel. How has Divestment Happened in the Past?

June 7-17

  • Alpha News: Legislators express concern with string of anti-Israel incidents in letter to U of M
  • Star Tribune: University of Minnesota president says search for director of Holocaust center will resume in 2025
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education: A Holocaust Scholar Called Israel's Actions in Gaza 'Genocide'. It Cost Him a Job Offer
  • MPR: University of Minnesota Delays Plan to Hire Genocide Studies Director
  • MPR: Minnesota poll: Voters split on U.S. support of Israel's war with Hamas, but it's not a top issue
  • Jewish Insider: University of Minnesota Rescinds Offer to Academic Who Alleged Israel Was Committing 'Genocide'
  • TC Jewfolk: Fresh Start Announced in Search for Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Director
  • Sahan Journal: Israeli scholar says University of Minnesota rescinded Holocaust Center job offer on ‘purely political grounds’
  • Times of Israel: U of Minnesota Backtracks on Holocaust Studies Hire Who Accused Israel of Genocide
  • Jewish Insider: University of Minnesota Pauses Hiring of Professor Who Called Israel's War Against Hamas 'A Textbook Case of Genocide'
  • Jewish Telegraph Agency: U of Minnesota Backtracks on Holocaust Center Hire Who Accused Israel of Genocide
  • Forward: U of Minnesota Backtracks on Holocaust Center Hire Who Accused Israel of Genocide
  • KTSP: U of M pauses search for Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies director amid controversy
  • La Lettre Sépharade: L'Université du Minnesota revient sur l'embauche du Centre de l'Holocauste qui accusait Israël de génocide
  • MPR: Scholar says he still wants U Holocaust center job despite controversy
  • MPR: 'Deeply troubling:' Professors send letter, petition over hiring process of U Holocaust and Genocide Center director
  • Star Tribune: University of Minnesota Pauses Search for Holocaust Center Director Amid Controversy
  • TC Jewfolk: U Pauses Hiring of Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Director
  • TC Jewfolk: Controversial Job Offer Leads To Resignations From Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Board
  • Sun Sailor: St. Louis Park High School yearbook mention of Israel-Hamas conflict leads to apologies
  • Bring Me The News: U of M pauses hiring of Israeli historian who accused Israel of genocide
  • JTA: Most likely to antagonize Jewish students this spring: High school year books

June 3

  • TC Jewfolk: DFL Convention Resolutions Brings Intra-party Unrest

May 31

  • TC Jewfolk: Pro-Hamas Graffiti, Vandalism Found At Woodbury Starbucks

May 27

May 25

  • Star Tribune: 'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden in battleground states

May 21-24

  • TC Jewfolk: Corrective Sticker, Stronger Oversight Planned After SLP Yearbook Gaffe
  • TCJewfolk: SLP High School Apologizes for 'Unacceptable' Yearbook Entry
  • MPR: Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency
  • Kare 11: Pro-Palestinians call for Minnesota to divest in Israel

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
  • Star Tribune: University of Minnesota discloses $5 million in investments tied to Israel, defense spending
  • MPR: U of M says less than 1% of endowment invested in companies tied to Israel

May 2-4

  • Kare 11: Jewish U of M students discuss concerns after demonstrators, school reach agreement
  • 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
  • TC Jewfolk: Jewish Students Gain Little After UMN Meeting
  • KSTP: U of M encampment disbanded after protestors reach agreement with school officials
  • WCCO: Adam and Jordana: No show fees are on the rise and students from the U of M talk about the end of protests

May 1

  • Sahan Journal: After removal of Muslim activist, state agency puts genocide education work group on hold
  • KSTP: U of M president meets with student protestors

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
  • KSTP: Pro-Palestine protestors on U of M campus ordered to disperse
  • KSTP: Multiple buildings at U of M campus to remain closed Tuesday following pro-Palestine protests
  • TC Jewfolk: Minnesota Rabbinical Association Pens Letter to UMN Administration
  • TC Jewfolk: Minnesota Rep. Omar Calls Jews "Pro-Genocide" or "Anti-Genocide" on Columbia Visit

Apr. 23-25

  • 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
  • ABC/Kare 11: U of M retracts trespassing notices for arrested protestors; allows them back on campus
  • TC Jewfolk: Panel Discusses Antisemitism in Schools, Efforts to Educate
  • Sahan Journal: University of Minnesota students vow to rally for Palestine until school divests from Israel
  • Star Tribune: Omar appears at pro-Palestinian protest at University of Minnesota; 9 arrested earlier

Apr. 21-22

Apr. 4-19

  • TC Jewfolk: Grassroots Organizing Puts Combating Antisemitism Resolutions Front & Center
  • Lakeland PBS: Judaism Headlines Central Lakes College Cultural Thursday Event
  • Duluth News Tribune: Holocaust, Other Genocides are the Focus of St. Cloud State Center
  • Star Tribune: Monumental Decisions
  • TC Jewfolk: Experts Bring Reason, Nuance to Israel-Palestine Discussion at MN Hillel
  • MilleLacs Messenger: Cultural Thursday Program Looks at Judaism

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

Dec. 21

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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As the public affairs voice of the Jewish community, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) fights antisemitism and prejudice, safeguards the Jewish community, advocates for Israel, provides Holocaust education, promotes tolerance and social justice, and builds bridges across the Jewish and broader communities.