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Monica David of Breck Middle School receives Leo Weis 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 Weis 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.

We’re hiring: Program Associate

Apr. 7, 2026 – JCRC is hiring a Program Associate. Join our team and take part in meaningful work to safeguard, educate and advocate for the Jewish community of Minnesota and the Dakotas.

We’re hiring: Program Associate

Apr. 7, 2026 – JCRC is hiring a Program Associate. Join our team and take part in meaningful work to safeguard, educate and advocate for the Jewish community of Minnesota and the Dakotas.

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.

“The Jewish People are not okay”

By Ethan Roberts | Jan. 15, 2026 – The Jewish people are not okay. But we are not powerless. We will keep showing up—for each other, for our neighbors, and for the values that allow all communities to live without fear. There is more than enough light. Our task is to keep lighting it.

“The Jewish People are not okay”

By Ethan Roberts | Jan. 15, 2026 – The Jewish people are not okay. But we are not powerless. We will keep showing up—for each other, for our neighbors, and for the values that allow all communities to live without fear. There is more than enough light. Our task is to keep lighting it.

God heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota?

By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Jan 9, 2026 – This week’s Torah portion has powerful lessons for those grieving for Renée Nicole Good.

God heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota?

By Rabbi Jill Avrin | Jan 9, 2026 – This week’s Torah portion has powerful lessons for those grieving for Renée Nicole Good.

Returning to Israel in a New Era

By JCRC staff Israel Study Tour leaders | Dec 11, 2025 – Against rising antizionism and media distortion, our first study tour since 2019 helped Minnesota leaders encounter Israel—and the Jewish story—with clarity, complexity, and human depth.

Returning to Israel in a New Era

By JCRC staff Israel Study Tour leaders | Dec 11, 2025 – Against rising antizionism and media distortion, our first study tour since 2019 helped Minnesota leaders encounter Israel—and the Jewish story—with clarity, complexity, and human depth.