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JCRC organizes teachers and families in response to antisemitic Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution
JCRC organizes teachers and families in response to antisemitic Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution
Nov. 29, 2023 Minneapolis, MN — The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) applauds tonight’s passage of a Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) resolution expressing regret for the harm done toward Jewish members, students, and families ...
Read MoreThe Kibbitzer – Fall 2023
The Kibbitzer – Fall 2023
We are in a moment of crisis: Israel is at war with a terrorist army, Hamas slogans are echoing in schools, and we are experiencing a 400% increase in antisemitism in the United States. At the same time, we are ...
Read MoreResource Page: Understanding and addressing the Israel-Hamas War
Resource Page: Understanding and addressing the Israel-Hamas War
JCRC is here to support the community during this horrific time. We are compiling resources here to support students, parents, employees, and others in communicating about and responding to the atrocities committed by Hamas and resulting war.
Read MoreJCRC applauds Jewish DFL legislators for unanimously condemning Twin Cities DSA statement
JCRC applauds Jewish DFL legislators for unanimously condemning Twin Cities DSA statement
October 11, 2023 – JCRC applauds Minnesota’s Jewish DFL legislators for unanimously condemning the ‘Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America Statement on Israel and Palestine,’ as well as the strong moral leadership of President Joe Biden, Senator Amy Klobuchar, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Governor Tim Walz.
Read MoreThousands of Minnesotans gather in solidarity with Israel
Thousands of Minnesotans gather in solidarity with Israel
October 11, 2023 – Thank you to the thousands of Minnesotans – from within and beyond our Jewish community – who joined came together last night at Beth El Synagogue and virtually for our Community Gathering in Solidarity with Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.
Read MoreStatements of solidarity from Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan, and our Congressional delegations
Statements of solidarity from Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan, and our Congressional delegations
October 7, 2023 – JCRC is most grateful to our elected officials who have already spoken out on a bipartisan basis in their unequivocal support for the people of Israel, against this heinous, unprovoked invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists, and right of Israel, like any sovereign nation, to defend itself.
Read MoreJewish community stands united in support of Israel against unprovoked Hamas invasion
Jewish community stands united in support of Israel against unprovoked Hamas invasion
Statement from JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation
Read MoreRemembering Dora Zaidenweber, z”l
Remembering Dora Zaidenweber, z”l
We mourn the loss of our friend Dora Zaidenweber, z”l. Dora passed at 99 on Sept. 21, 2023. Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Friday, Sept. 22 at Adath Jeshurun Congregation.
Read MoreJCRC partners with Secure Community Network to launch new online form to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity
JCRC partners with Secure Community Network to launch new online form to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity
September 6, 2023 – JCRC partnered with the Secure Community Network (SCN) to launch a new, standardized online form for the public to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity related to Jewish organizations, facilities, or community members.
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