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At Treblinka, they tried to erase us
At Treblinka, they tried to erase us
Photo: Lev Gringauz – TC Jewfolk This blog was written on JCRC’s Power of Place educators institute in Europe – an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform ...
Read MoreIn Photos: 2024 JCRC Annual Event
In Photos: 2024 JCRC Annual Event
Thank you to our remarkable community for showing up and contributing your time, energy, and resources to advancing JCRC’s mission of building relationships to educate, advocate, and protect our community.
Read MoreIsrael of anguish and endless spirit
Israel of anguish and endless spirit
by Sally Abrams in The Times of Israel | June 19, 2024 If you visit Israel these days people may ask, “Why now, of all times, in the midst of a war?” Visiting Israel requires a hunger to be there, ...
Read MoreA Mezuzah Imprint, A Chance Encounter, And A JCRC Holocaust Education Trip In Warsaw
A Mezuzah Imprint, A Chance Encounter, And A JCRC Holocaust Education Trip In Warsaw
Photo: Lev Gringauz – TC Jewfolk This blog was written on JCRC’s Power of Place educators institute in Europe – an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform ...
Read MoreWe Were Heard
We Were Heard
University of Minnesota Confirms Hiring Process for Next Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Director to Start Fresh, most likely not until 2025-2026 academic year.
Read MoreJCRC has been nothing short of lifesaving for our family
JCRC has been nothing short of lifesaving for our family
June 2, 2024 – Thank you JCRC for inviting us to share our story. I am here with my daughter to talk about our recent experiences with severe antisemitism and to express our deep gratitude to JCRC for their unwavering support and advocacy.
Read MoreJCRC empowered me to speak about the antisemitism we are facing at school
JCRC empowered me to speak about the antisemitism we are facing at school
June 2, 2024 – Since October 7th, there has been a 700% rise in antisemitism on American college campuses. Unfortunately, the University of Minnesota is not immune to the virus of antisemitism infecting campuses across the country.
Read MoreJCRC 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.
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