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Why the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free” is antisemitic
Why the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free” is antisemitic
Dec. 11, 2023 When speaking about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, our values are to honor multiple perspectives, reject zero-sum narratives, and uplift the humanity of everyone. As the consensus public affairs voice for Minnesota’s Jewish community, our vision for the future ...
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Setting the record straight about Hamas
Setting the record straight about Hamas
Nov. 30, 2023 – JCRC responds to letter condemning Sen. Ron Latz’s remarks at anti-BDS press conference
Read MoreJCRC applauds passage of Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution acknowledging harm, expressing regret, and affirming the union’s purpose
JCRC applauds passage of Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution acknowledging harm, expressing regret, and affirming the union’s purpose
JCRC applauds tonight’s passage of an MFT resolution expressing regret for the harm done toward Jewish members, students, and families by the previously passed antisemitic resolution on October 25.
Read MoreJCRC 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.
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