Being Jewish on Campus
Being Jewish on Campus
By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Oct. 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur Sermon – Over my time as a rabbi and Jewish educator, I’ve led my fair share of trips for Jewish teens and kids. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stood at the front of a bus and reminded a group of young people to be aware of their behavior, saying something like this, “Remember that you are not only representing yourself and the synagogue, but you are also representing the entire Jewish people. I know you’ll make us proud.”
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Being Jewish on Campus
By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Oct. 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur Sermon – Over my time as a rabbi and Jewish educator, I’ve led my fair share of trips for Jewish teens and kids. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stood at the front of a bus and reminded a group of young people to be aware of their behavior, saying something like this, “Remember that you are not only representing yourself and the synagogue, but you are also representing the entire Jewish people. I know you’ll make us proud.”
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Patriot Day Prayer
Patriot Day Prayer
We remember all we lost on 9/11
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Patriot Day Prayer
We remember all we lost on 9/11
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My Jewish-Progressive Identity Crisis
My Jewish-Progressive Identity Crisis
By Benjamin Regenbaum | Sep 10, 2025 – The concept of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world—is central to my Jewish identity. As a student at the University of Minnesota, I’ve tried to live by it: marching for racial justice, interning for elected officials, and advocating for civil rights at home and abroad. For years, I believed there was no contradiction between my Jewish and progressive identities. On October 7, 2023, that belief collapsed.
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My Jewish-Progressive Identity Crisis
By Benjamin Regenbaum | Sep 10, 2025 – The concept of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world—is central to my Jewish identity. As a student at the University of Minnesota, I’ve tried to live by it: marching for racial justice, interning for elected officials, and advocating for civil rights at home and abroad. For years, I believed there was no contradiction between my Jewish and progressive identities. On October 7, 2023, that belief collapsed.
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2024-2025 Impact Highlights
2024-2025 Impact Highlights
JCRC has strengthened our community this year. Help us end this fiscal year strong for our community — we thank you for your support.
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2024-2025 Impact Highlights
JCRC has strengthened our community this year. Help us end this fiscal year strong for our community — we thank you for your support.
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In Grief and Solidarity with Minnesota’s Catholic Community
In Grief and Solidarity with Minnesota’s Catholic Community
Aug. 27, 2025 — Joint Statement by JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation following the massing shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
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In Grief and Solidarity with Minnesota’s Catholic Community
Aug. 27, 2025 — Joint Statement by JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation following the massing shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
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From Shock to Strength
From Shock to Strength
By Sophie Homberger | Aug 13, 2025 – As a high school student in Minnesota with a passion for politics and policy, I was thrilled when I was accepted to The George Washington University. I couldn’t wait to become politically active in the DC scene. But little did I know that my peers who also dreamed of activism would organize against me and my community.
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From Shock to Strength
By Sophie Homberger | Aug 13, 2025 – As a high school student in Minnesota with a passion for politics and policy, I was thrilled when I was accepted to The George Washington University. I couldn’t wait to become politically active in the DC scene. But little did I know that my peers who also dreamed of activism would organize against me and my community.
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Honoring the Memory of Erick and Rut Peretz Who Just Wanted to Dance
Honoring the Memory of Erick and Rut Peretz Who Just Wanted to Dance
By Ethan Roberts | August 13, 2025 – I never expected that my photo, taken last May at the Nova Festival Victims Memorial, would be accepted into the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition.
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Honoring the Memory of Erick and Rut Peretz Who Just Wanted to Dance
By Ethan Roberts | August 13, 2025 – I never expected that my photo, taken last May at the Nova Festival Victims Memorial, would be accepted into the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition.
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Our Voice Mattered
Our Voice Mattered
August 13, 2025 | More than 400 of you responded to our advocacy alert, urging the Governor Walz to keep Jewish representation on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Our voices were heard.
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Our Voice Mattered
August 13, 2025 | More than 400 of you responded to our advocacy alert, urging the Governor Walz to keep Jewish representation on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Our voices were heard.
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The Path Forward
The Path Forward
July, 30 2025 | Because Hamas thrives on suffering, we must work toward a future where all the hostages return home, the anguish of both Israelis and Gazans ends, and this terrible war is finally over.
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The Path Forward
July, 30 2025 | Because Hamas thrives on suffering, we must work toward a future where all the hostages return home, the anguish of both Israelis and Gazans ends, and this terrible war is finally over.
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