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Minneapolis Jewish Federation, St. Paul Jewish Federation, and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas Urge Minnesotans to Respect the Curfew
Minneapolis Jewish Federation, St. Paul Jewish Federation, and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas Urge Minnesotans to Respect the Curfew
We Honor George Floyd’s Memory by Pursuing Justice Safely May 30, 2020 On this Shabbat evening, Minnesotans are reeling following the murder of George Floyd, a subdued and handcuffed African American man, by Minneapolis police officers. This should not have ...
Read MoreJCRC Demands Justice for George Floyd
JCRC Demands Justice for George Floyd
We are outraged by the killing of African American George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officers May 26, 2020 Minneapolis, MN — Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “The Jewish ...
Read MoreJCRC Supports Minnesota Rabbinical Association’s Unanimous Position to Worship from Home
JCRC Supports Minnesota Rabbinical Association’s Unanimous Position to Worship from Home
Thanks Governor Walz for Reciting Portions of Rabbi Gittelsohn’s Iwo Jima Sermon in his Memorial Day Remarks May 24, 2020 Minneapolis, MN — Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued ...
Read MoreJCRC Applauds Passage of the Never Again Education Act
JCRC Applauds Passage of the Never Again Education Act
We thank North Dakota’s Senator Kevin Cramer for his leadership to dedicate federal funds for Holocaust education May 14, 2020 Minneapolis, MN — Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued ...
Read MoreMinnesota and the Dakotas Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Minnesota and the Dakotas Yom HaShoah Commemoration
In addition to the commemoration program, we collected testimony from survivors, their descendants, and stories of liberation. Survivor testimony: Dora Zaidenweber and Reva Kibort Descendant testimony: Helen Siegel and Dr. Allen Kuperman Stories of liberation: ...
Read MoreJCRC Condemns Nazi Comparisons During COVID-19 Pandemic
JCRC Condemns Nazi Comparisons During COVID-19 Pandemic
We call upon leaders from all political parties to denounce this poisonous rhetoric. April 19, 2020 Minneapolis, MN — Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “The JCRC condemns comparisons to ...
Read MoreJCRC Statement on Antisemitic Social Media Post by Minnesota High School Student
JCRC Statement on Antisemitic Social Media Post by Minnesota High School Student
UPDATE: April 16, 2020 (2:30 p.m.) Minneapolis, MN — Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “This morning, I had the opportunity to speak at length with ...
Read MoreJCRC Announces Letter Writing Contest for Teens
JCRC Announces Letter Writing Contest for Teens
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas announces a letter-writing contest for 11th and 12th graders based on Yossi Klein Halevi’s book, “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor: With an Extensive Epilogue of Palestinian Responses" Three Cash prizes: $360 ...
Read More“From My Living Room to Yours” – March 20 COVID-19 Update
“From My Living Room to Yours” – March 20 COVID-19 Update
March 20, 2020 As we reach the end of a full week practicing physical distancing and other unprecedented measures, I want to wish you good physical and mental health, provide some opportunities to act and connect from your home, and ...
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