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JCRC is helping our school and our Jewish community come out stronger
JCRC is helping our school and our Jewish community come out stronger
June 2, 2024 – We have three children. Like students at many high schools since October 7, our kids felt a lot of anxiety at school in navigating their feelings about the attacks and the war, in an environment of peers—and even adults—who don’t have the same level of understanding, or the same personal connection, to what’s happening in Israel.
Read MorePartnership with JCRC is essential to building relationships and educating colleagues
Partnership with JCRC is essential to building relationships and educating colleagues
June 2, 2024 – I am a granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors. I was born and raised in Israel and moved to the Twin Cities nearly 18 years ago. I am honored to publicly thank the JCRC staff and volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work and the countless hours you invest in our community.
Read MoreJCRC 2024 Annual Event
JCRC 2024 Annual Event
June 6, 2024 – Sunday, June 2 marked a historical day for the JCRC. After months of meticulous planning, recording, problem-solving, and communicating with vendors, sponsors, guests, and my colleagues, to bring the event to life was a huge professional accomplishment.
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota appears unwilling to connect antisemitism on campus with pro-Hamas encampment
University of Minnesota appears unwilling to connect antisemitism on campus with pro-Hamas encampment
May 5, 2024 – After appeasing protesters and granting them an audience with the Regents, why is addressing anti-Jewish messaging and antisemitism too much for firm commitments from the U of M?
Read MoreBridging the past to present
Bridging the past to present
May 3, 2024 – It was a humbling experience to be in a full plane of 180-some passengers on JCRC’s latest one day trip to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. This was my first work assignment with JCRC and I am so honored to be the newest addition to the team.
Read MoreJCRC applauds Congressional delegation for approval of aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
JCRC applauds Congressional delegation for approval of aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
April 24, 2024 – JCRC applauds the approval of $95 billion in military assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan as the United States renews its commitment to our democratic allies.
Read MoreJCRC applauds passage of long-awaited additional $17 billion for Israeli defense
JCRC applauds passage of long-awaited additional $17 billion for Israeli defense
April 20, 2024 – JCRC applauds passage of additional $17 for Israeli defense. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s continued opposition to bipartisan efforts to aid Israel and hold Iran and Hamas accountable speaks for itself.
Read MoreUnprecedented Iranian attack reminds us: Israel must and will win this existential war
Unprecedented Iranian attack reminds us: Israel must and will win this existential war
April 14, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations stand united with Israel.
Read MoreDan Perucco named this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Dan Perucco named this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Dan Perucco, 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Edgewood Middle School in Mounds View, MN, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award. This award, given out by the Jewish Community ...
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