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In Photos: 2021 JCRC Annual Event
In Photos: 2021 JCRC Annual Event
We thank our friends and supporters who joined us for our 2021 Annual Event at the American Swedish Institute (ASI). We are grateful to ASI and the Greenberg Family Fund for Holocaust Awareness at Beth El Synagogue, our partners in the ...
Read More150+ Faith Leaders Implore Minnesota Department of Education: Add World Religions Back into Final Draft of New K-12 Social Studies Standards
150+ Faith Leaders Implore Minnesota Department of Education: Add World Religions Back into Final Draft of New K-12 Social Studies Standards
August 16, 2021 (Minneapolis, MN) -- Today, 157 leaders representing a wide range of different faith communities throughout the state of Minnesota released a joint letter calling on the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to ensure that a full list ...
Read MoreKindertransport Exhibition in the Media
Kindertransport Exhibition in the Media
Read what is being written about in local media regarding the Kindertransport Exhibition at the American Swedish Institute.
Read MoreJCRC, Federations, 20+ Jewish Organizations Stand United Against Antisemitism
JCRC, Federations, 20+ Jewish Organizations Stand United Against Antisemitism
On Sunday, July 11, over 250 Minnesotans came together at the Minnesota State Capitol under the bright July sunshine to stand united against the rising threats to Jewish safety and security around us. The gathering featured speakers representing diverse streams ...
Read MoreStar Tribune Commentary by Mohamed Ahmed
Star Tribune Commentary by Mohamed Ahmed
June 16, 2021 Last Friday CNN contacted the JCRC about reaction to Rep. Omar’s statement about the United States, Israel, Hamas, and the Taliban. Ultimately another story took priority which was regrettable since there was much I wanted to say ...
Read MoreJCRC Congratulates New Israeli Governing Coalition
JCRC Congratulates New Israeli Governing Coalition
Today, Israelis mark the peaceful transition of power. Eight Israeli political parties, forming the most ideologically diverse government in Israeli history, have by the narrowest of possible margins broken a seemingly intractable stalemate.
Read MoreJCRC Welcomes Joint Statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic Colleagues
JCRC Welcomes Joint Statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic Colleagues
June 10, 2021 Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “We welcome the joint statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic colleagues holding her accountable for her ...
Read MoreJCRC Congratulates Minnesotan Thomas Nides on Being Named Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel
JCRC Congratulates Minnesotan Thomas Nides on Being Named Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) congratulates Thomas Nides on being named the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Read MoreLetter from Steve Hunegs and the JCRC: Reflections on Israel, antisemitism, and the way forward
Letter from Steve Hunegs and the JCRC: Reflections on Israel, antisemitism, and the way forward
May 24, 2021 – Our reflections on what has happened, where we go from here, and resources and suggestions for how to approach the conversation regarding Israel, anti-Zionism, and antisemitism.
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