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A full-circle moment

By Julia Fromstein | Feb 12, 2025 – 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, 2025 – 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.

JCRC announces new political advocacy fellowship for Minnesota college students

Applications due Dec 22 | Koach: Advocacy Fellowship for Minnesota College Students

JCRC announces new political advocacy fellowship for Minnesota college students

Applications due Dec 22 | Koach: Advocacy Fellowship for Minnesota College Students

JCRC Publishes 2025 Impact Report

Nov. 24, 2025 – JCRC 2025 Impact Report: Meeting this Moment

JCRC Publishes 2025 Impact Report

Nov. 24, 2025 – JCRC 2025 Impact Report: Meeting this Moment

Nostra Aetate 60th Anniversary

By Steve Hunegs | Nov 12, 2025 – JCRC was proud to partner with the Catholic community to celebrate and commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nostra Aetate—the seminal Vatican document which fundamentally and theologically reset Catholic-Jewish relations.

Nostra Aetate 60th Anniversary

By Steve Hunegs | Nov 12, 2025 – JCRC was proud to partner with the Catholic community to celebrate and commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nostra Aetate—the seminal Vatican document which fundamentally and theologically reset Catholic-Jewish relations.

In photos: 2025 Annual Meeting

Nov, 12 2025 | Our 2025 Annual Meeting featured Scholar-in-residence Dr. Jonathan Krasner on what is happening to Jewish students on college campuses.

In photos: 2025 Annual Meeting

Nov, 12 2025 | Our 2025 Annual Meeting featured Scholar-in-residence Dr. Jonathan Krasner on what is happening to Jewish students on college campuses.