JCRC is helping our school and our Jewish community come out stronger
JCRC is helping our school and our Jewish community come out stronger
June 2, 2024 – We have three children. Like students at many high schools since October 7, our kids felt a lot of anxiety at school in navigating their feelings about the attacks and the war, in an environment of peers—and even adults—who don’t have the same level of understanding, or the same personal connection, to what’s happening in Israel.
Read MorePartnership with JCRC is essential to building relationships and educating colleagues
Partnership with JCRC is essential to building relationships and educating colleagues
June 2, 2024 – I am a granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors. I was born and raised in Israel and moved to the Twin Cities nearly 18 years ago. I am honored to publicly thank the JCRC staff and volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work and the countless hours you invest in our community.
Read MoreJCRC 2024 Annual Event
JCRC 2024 Annual Event
June 6, 2024 – Sunday, June 2 marked a historical day for the JCRC. After months of meticulous planning, recording, problem-solving, and communicating with vendors, sponsors, guests, and my colleagues, to bring the event to life was a huge professional accomplishment.
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota appears unwilling to connect antisemitism on campus with pro-Hamas encampment
University of Minnesota appears unwilling to connect antisemitism on campus with pro-Hamas encampment
May 5, 2024 – After appeasing protesters and granting them an audience with the Regents, why is addressing anti-Jewish messaging and antisemitism too much for firm commitments from the U of M?
Read MoreBridging the past to present
Bridging the past to present
May 3, 2024 – It was a humbling experience to be in a full plane of 180-some passengers on JCRC’s latest one day trip to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. This was my first work assignment with JCRC and I am so honored to be the newest addition to the team.
Read MoreDan Perucco named this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Dan Perucco named this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award
Dan Perucco, 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Edgewood Middle School in Mounds View, MN, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Leo Weiss Courage To Teach Award. This award, given out by the Jewish Community ...
Read MoreOctober 7 and a renewed sense of ‘we’
October 7 and a renewed sense of ‘we’
This story was originally published in Times of Israel on Mar. 18. If Jews had forgotten that Am Yisrael is one people, no matter where we live, October 7 and its aftermath have reminded us. We are witnessing an outpouring ...
Read MoreLegislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice
Legislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice
Since October 7, our community has experienced a surge in antisemitism and rhetoric demonizing Israel. With the legislative session set to begin on February 12, anti-Israel advocates are planning to introduce pro-BDS, anti-Israel legislation. Rallying under the antisemitic chant of ...
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Contact CM Andrea Jenkins
Advocacy Alert: Contact CM Andrea Jenkins
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Tomorrow, the Minneapolis City Council will vote to either uphold or override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a divisive “ceasefire” resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council. Mayor Frey is asking us to continue supporting him and our ...
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