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JCRC stands with majority of Israelis who oppose weakening Israel’s independent judiciary; favors broad national consensus

JCRC stands with majority of Israelis who oppose weakening Israel’s independent judiciary; favors broad national consensus

September 6, 2023 By Steve Hunegs For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have peacefully taken to the streets every Saturday night to protest the governing coalition’s efforts to constrain the independence of Israel’s internationally respected Supreme Court. Polls consistently ...

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JCRC stands with majority of Israelis who oppose weakening Israel’s independent judiciary; favors broad national consensus

September 6, 2023 By Steve Hunegs For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have peacefully taken to the streets every Saturday night to protest the governing coalition’s efforts to constrain the independence of Israel’s internationally respected Supreme Court. Polls consistently ...

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The Kibbitzer – Summer 2023

The Kibbitzer – Summer 2023

An early Shana Tova – sending blessings for a joyous, healthy 5784.    We are grateful for your friendship and support. Please contribute before August 31 to grow and sustain our momentum!   2023 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award  Steve ...

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The Kibbitzer – Summer 2023

An early Shana Tova – sending blessings for a joyous, healthy 5784.    We are grateful for your friendship and support. Please contribute before August 31 to grow and sustain our momentum!   2023 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award  Steve ...

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Star Tribune Counterpoint: Discrimination has no rights

Star Tribune Counterpoint: Discrimination has no rights

In a Star Tribune Counterpoint, JCRC executive director Steve Hunegs and deputy executive director Ethan Roberts outline JCRC’s position on the Israeli judicial overhaul while rebutting discredited arguments by BDS activists.

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Star Tribune Counterpoint: Discrimination has no rights

In a Star Tribune Counterpoint, JCRC executive director Steve Hunegs and deputy executive director Ethan Roberts outline JCRC’s position on the Israeli judicial overhaul while rebutting discredited arguments by BDS activists.

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Hunegs and Parritz among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress

Hunegs and Parritz among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress

July 21, 2023 JCRC Executive Director Steve Hunegs and President Jon Parritz were honored to be among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress this week as the guests of Senator Amy ...

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Hunegs and Parritz among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress

July 21, 2023 JCRC Executive Director Steve Hunegs and President Jon Parritz were honored to be among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress this week as the guests of Senator Amy ...

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JCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l

JCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l

May 30, 2023 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: "The JCRC mourns the loss of our dear friend, community leader, and philanthropist Gary ...

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JCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l

May 30, 2023 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: "The JCRC mourns the loss of our dear friend, community leader, and philanthropist Gary ...

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JCRC Publishes Transfer of Memory Book

JCRC Publishes Transfer of Memory Book

May 30, 2023 The JCRC and David Sherman Photography announce the production of our book: Transfer of Memory. Available in both soft cover and hard cover, this beautiful art book showcases the Transfer of Memory exhibition, honoring the lives of Holocaust survivors ...

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JCRC Publishes Transfer of Memory Book

May 30, 2023 The JCRC and David Sherman Photography announce the production of our book: Transfer of Memory. Available in both soft cover and hard cover, this beautiful art book showcases the Transfer of Memory exhibition, honoring the lives of Holocaust survivors ...

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JCRC Celebrates Historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session

JCRC Celebrates Historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session

May 24, 2023 – This was a historic year at the legislature for the Jewish community.

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JCRC Celebrates Historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session

May 24, 2023 – This was a historic year at the legislature for the Jewish community.

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JCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota

JCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota

May 18, 2023 – JCRC condemns the arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center in St. Paul – the sixth reported vandalism of a mosque in 2023.

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JCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota

May 18, 2023 – JCRC condemns the arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center in St. Paul – the sixth reported vandalism of a mosque in 2023.

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JCRC stands with Israel during Operation Shield and Arrow

JCRC stands with Israel during Operation Shield and Arrow

May 10, 2023 – JCRC stands with Israel as it defends itself against Gaza-based terror groups who have launched hundreds of rockets at Israeli civilians.

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JCRC stands with Israel during Operation Shield and Arrow

May 10, 2023 – JCRC stands with Israel as it defends itself against Gaza-based terror groups who have launched hundreds of rockets at Israeli civilians.

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