What’s at stake in the upcoming Israeli elections
What’s at stake in the upcoming Israeli elections
Oct 23, 2026 | This time of year, on the Jewish calendar is often associated with “MarCheshvan,” or “bitter Cheshvan,” a traditional reference to the quiet associated with the only month on the Hebrew calendar without a festival or holiday. This year, with highly contested and consequential elections in both the United States and Israel occurring during Cheshvan, the mood and energy in our Jewish community are anything but quiet.
Read MoreJCRC calls on MN DFL leaders, officials and candidates to publicly reject decision by Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Omar Fateh to platform antisemite Hasan Piker.
JCRC calls on MN DFL leaders, officials and candidates to publicly reject decision by Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Omar Fateh to platform antisemite Hasan Piker.
Oct 19, 2026 | JCRC is appalled by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and State Sen. Omar Fateh’s decision to share a stage with Hasan Piker. Elevating someone with a longstanding record of antisemitic and hateful rhetoric is a betrayal of Jewish Minnesotans and harmful to the broader public.
Read MoreMinnesota and Dakotas Jewish communities launch new security organization with Secure Community Network
Minnesota and Dakotas Jewish communities launch new security organization with Secure Community Network
Oct 14, 2026 | Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation join to strengthen community security through SCN’s Umbrella
Read MoreMore Than 6,000 Leaders Across Entertainment, Academia and Public Life Unite to Reject “Genocide” Accusation Against Israel
More Than 6,000 Leaders Across Entertainment, Academia and Public Life Unite to Reject “Genocide” Accusation Against Israel
September 9, 2026 — More than 5,000 leaders and public figures from entertainment, academia, literature, government, business, religion and civic life have joined an open letter rejecting the accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and warning that the charge has become a dangerous vehicle for scapegoating Jews and fueling antisemitism around the world.
Read MoreTwin Cities Jewish Community Awarded Nearly $300,000 to Expand Fight Against Antisemitism
Twin Cities Jewish Community Awarded Nearly $300,000 to Expand Fight Against Antisemitism
Sept. 3, 2026 | The Minneapolis Jewish Federation, St. Paul Jewish Federation, and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) today announced a joint initiative to combat antisemitism and strengthen civic engagement across Minnesota.
Read MoreJCRC Statement on the Settlement Between the University of Minnesota and Professor Raz Segal
JCRC Statement on the Settlement Between the University of Minnesota and Professor Raz Segal
Aug 13, 2026 | Critical context has been absent from much of the press coverage on a settlement reached between the University of Minnesota and Professor Raz Segal.
Read MoreJCRC Thanks Bipartisan House Members for Rejecting Reckless Cutoff of Funding for Israel
JCRC Thanks Bipartisan House Members for Rejecting Reckless Cutoff of Funding for Israel
July 14, 2026 | The House rejected the amendment by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 314–104, with 10 members voting present.
Read MoreSt. Paul Regional Water Board Says No To BDS
St. Paul Regional Water Board Says No To BDS
July 14, 2026 | Board decision comes after professional staff recommended extending contract with Waterfall, an Israeli company and world leader in cybersecurity for critical water infrastructure
Read MoreWe Live the Consequences
We Live the Consequences
June 9, 2026 | We write out of profound anguish and exhaustion over a growing pattern of extremism, provocation, and moral failure that is damaging Israel, fracturing Jewish unity, and imposing enormous burdens on Jewish communities throughout the diaspora, including in our own community in Minnesota.
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