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The Power of Place: Broken Daydreams
The Power of Place: Broken Daydreams
Power of Place: 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, antisemitism, and Jewish ...
Read MoreThe Power of Place: Breaking New Ground
The Power of Place: Breaking New Ground
Power of Place: 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, antisemitism, and Jewish ...
Read MoreSarah Hurwitz On Reclaiming Our Story
Sarah Hurwitz On Reclaiming Our Story
By JCRC Staff | Jun 19, 2026 – On stage at the 2026 JCRC Annual Event, Sarah Hurwitz brilliantly articulates what Jews are facing today and how we can reclaim our story.
Read MoreIn Photos: 2026 JCRC Annual Event
In Photos: 2026 JCRC Annual Event
Over 650 community members, supporters and allies attended the 2026 JCRC Annual Event featuring Sarah Hurwitz, the White House speech writer and bestselling author of As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Shame, Blame, and Try to Erase ...
Read MoreWe Live the Consequences
We Live the Consequences
June 9, 2026 | We write out of profound anguish and exhaustion over a growing pattern of extremism, provocation, and moral failure that is damaging Israel, fracturing Jewish unity, and imposing enormous burdens on Jewish communities throughout the diaspora, including in our own community in Minnesota.
Read MoreThank you to all our generous donors
Thank you to all our generous donors
By Steve Hunegs | May 29, 2026 – To all our generous donors: thank you. Your support enables us to meet this moment together.
Read MoreJCRC Condemns Attack on Muslim Community in San Diego
JCRC Condemns Attack on Muslim Community in San Diego
May 19, 2026 | Amplifying the voices of San Diego’s and Temple Israel’s (Michigan) Jewish communities
Read MoreThe Legacy of Stan Shapiro z”l
The Legacy of Stan Shapiro z”l
By Holly Brod Farber and Sally Abrams | May 7, 2026 – Education is at the core of JCRC’s mission. This work is only possible because of supporters like The Stan Shapiro Judaism and Israel Education Fund.
Read MoreMonica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Monica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weiss 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
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