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Star Tribune Commentary by Mohamed Ahmed
Star Tribune Commentary by Mohamed Ahmed
June 16, 2021 Last Friday CNN contacted the JCRC about reaction to Rep. Omar’s statement about the United States, Israel, Hamas, and the Taliban. Ultimately another story took priority which was regrettable since there was much I wanted to say ...
Read MoreJCRC Congratulates New Israeli Governing Coalition
JCRC Congratulates New Israeli Governing Coalition
Today, Israelis mark the peaceful transition of power. Eight Israeli political parties, forming the most ideologically diverse government in Israeli history, have by the narrowest of possible margins broken a seemingly intractable stalemate.
Read MoreJCRC Welcomes Joint Statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic Colleagues
JCRC Welcomes Joint Statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic Colleagues
June 10, 2021 Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “We welcome the joint statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic colleagues holding her accountable for her ...
Read MoreJCRC Congratulates Minnesotan Thomas Nides on Being Named Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel
JCRC Congratulates Minnesotan Thomas Nides on Being Named Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) congratulates Thomas Nides on being named the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Read MoreLetter from Steve Hunegs and the JCRC: Reflections on Israel, antisemitism, and the way forward
Letter from Steve Hunegs and the JCRC: Reflections on Israel, antisemitism, and the way forward
May 24, 2021 – Our reflections on what has happened, where we go from here, and resources and suggestions for how to approach the conversation regarding Israel, anti-Zionism, and antisemitism.
Read MoreResources for engaging with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Resources for engaging with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Published May 24, 2021 Updated June 9, 2021 Against the backdrop of a complex geopolitical conflict taking place on the other side of the globe, Americans in general and American Jews, in particular, are navigating the sea of ideas and ...
Read MoreJCRC, Federations Stand in Solidarity with Israel
JCRC, Federations Stand in Solidarity with Israel
May 11, 2021 – We stand in solidarity with the people of Israel who are under attack by Hamas, an Iranian-backed genocidal terrorist enemy.
Read MoreJCRC Mourns Tragic Losses at Israel’s Mount Meron
JCRC Mourns Tragic Losses at Israel’s Mount Meron
The JCRC mourns the horrific loss of 45 lives in the disaster at Mount Meron during the Lag B’Omer festival.
Read MoreJCRC and MCC Welcome President Biden’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide
JCRC and MCC Welcome President Biden’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide
The JCRC and Minnesota Catholic Conference welcome President Joe Biden’s historic recognition of the Armenian genocide. This recognition represents the culmination of generations of advocacy by Armenian Americans to accurately recognize and remember this genocide.
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