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The Power of Place: Breaking New Ground

Power of Place: 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, antisemitism, and Jewish ...

The Power of Place: Breaking New Ground

Power of Place: 2026 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, antisemitism, and Jewish ...

Sarah Hurwitz On Reclaiming Our Story

By JCRC Staff | Jun 19, 2026 – On stage at the 2026 JCRC Annual Event, Sarah Hurwitz brilliantly articulates what Jews are facing today and how we can reclaim our story.

Sarah Hurwitz On Reclaiming Our Story

By JCRC Staff | Jun 19, 2026 – On stage at the 2026 JCRC Annual Event, Sarah Hurwitz brilliantly articulates what Jews are facing today and how we can reclaim our story.

Thank you to all our generous donors

By Steve Hunegs | May 29, 2026 – To all our generous donors: thank you. Your support enables us to meet this moment together.

Thank you to all our generous donors

By Steve Hunegs | May 29, 2026 – To all our generous donors: thank you. Your support enables us to meet this moment together.

The Legacy of Stan Shapiro z”l

By Holly Brod Farber and Sally Abrams | May 7, 2026 – Education is at the core of JCRC’s mission. This work is only possible because of supporters like The Stan Shapiro Judaism and Israel Education Fund.

The Legacy of Stan Shapiro z”l

By Holly Brod Farber and Sally Abrams | May 7, 2026 – Education is at the core of JCRC’s mission. This work is only possible because of supporters like The Stan Shapiro Judaism and Israel Education Fund.

Monica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award

By Monica David | April 13, 2026 – Why Teach: Monica David’s acceptance speech upon receiving the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award

Monica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award

By Monica David | April 13, 2026 – Why Teach: Monica David’s acceptance speech upon receiving the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award

Finding a home in America

By Adela Peskorz and Ben Cohen, descendants of Holocaust survivors | Apr 14, 2026 – Adela and Ben immortalized their parents and grandparents memories by speaking at the Yom HaShoah Commemoration on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Finding a home in America

By Adela Peskorz and Ben Cohen, descendants of Holocaust survivors | Apr 14, 2026 – Adela and Ben immortalized their parents and grandparents memories by speaking at the Yom HaShoah Commemoration on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

L’hitraot, Minnesota

By Sami Rahamim | Mar 12, 2026 – For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt called to live in Israel.

L’hitraot, Minnesota

By Sami Rahamim | Mar 12, 2026 – For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt called to live in Israel.

A full-circle moment

By Julia Fromstein | Feb 12, 2026 – As a kid I thought nothing of it; but looking back, I feel lucky to have been raised in a home deeply rooted in Judaism and community. Now I’m the Development and Operations Associate for JCRC, serving the community that raised me.

A full-circle moment

By Julia Fromstein | Feb 12, 2026 – As a kid I thought nothing of it; but looking back, I feel lucky to have been raised in a home deeply rooted in Judaism and community. Now I’m the Development and Operations Associate for JCRC, serving the community that raised me.

Choosing Proximity: The Case for Liberal Zionism

By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Jan 15, 2026 – The stories of two women, who are as close to the reality here as anyone, showed me what true resistance against evil looks like.

Choosing Proximity: The Case for Liberal Zionism

By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Jan 15, 2026 – The stories of two women, who are as close to the reality here as anyone, showed me what true resistance against evil looks like.