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Statements 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.
Read MoreJCRC 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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 ...
Read MoreStar 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.
Read MoreHunegs 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 ...
Read MoreJCRC 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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