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JCRC 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 ...
Read MoreOctober 7 and a renewed sense of ‘we’
October 7 and a renewed sense of ‘we’
This story was originally published in Times of Israel on Mar. 18. If Jews had forgotten that Am Yisrael is one people, no matter where we live, October 7 and its aftermath have reminded us. We are witnessing an outpouring ...
Read MoreJCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric
JCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric
March 6, 2024 | St. Paul’s resolution condemned Hamas, is a welcome contrast to Minneapolis’ resolution
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