JCRC Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

JCRC Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

April 23, 2025 – The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas joins our friends in the Catholic community—and all people of faith and conscience—in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a good and faithful friend of the Jewish people. 

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JCRC Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

April 23, 2025 – The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas joins our friends in the Catholic community—and all people of faith and conscience—in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a good and faithful friend of the Jewish people. 

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JCRC welcomes U.S. Department of Education antisemitism investigation at the University of Minnesota, appreciates the University’s pledge to fully cooperate

JCRC welcomes U.S. Department of Education antisemitism investigation at the University of Minnesota, appreciates the University’s pledge to fully cooperate

Feb. 4, 2024 – While JCRC appreciates the steps taken by President Rebecca Cunningham, significant work remains to restore confidence among Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

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JCRC welcomes U.S. Department of Education antisemitism investigation at the University of Minnesota, appreciates the University’s pledge to fully cooperate

Feb. 4, 2024 – While JCRC appreciates the steps taken by President Rebecca Cunningham, significant work remains to restore confidence among Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

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JCRC Joint Statement Welcomes Deal to Release Many of the Hostages Cruelly Held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian Terrorists for over 467 Days

JCRC Joint Statement Welcomes Deal to Release Many of the Hostages Cruelly Held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian Terrorists for over 467 Days

Jan. 15, 2025 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation welcome deal to release many of the hostages cruelly held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists for over 467 Days.

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JCRC Joint Statement Welcomes Deal to Release Many of the Hostages Cruelly Held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian Terrorists for over 467 Days

Jan. 15, 2025 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation welcome deal to release many of the hostages cruelly held in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists for over 467 Days.

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JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel

JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel

Nov. 21, 2024 – JCRC thanks five regional senators, expresses disappointment with Sen. Tina Smith.

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JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel

Nov. 21, 2024 – JCRC thanks five regional senators, expresses disappointment with Sen. Tina Smith.

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JCRC congratulates South Dakota Sen. John Thune for his election as Majority Leader and SD Gov. Kristi Noem for her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security

JCRC congratulates South Dakota Sen. John Thune for his election as Majority Leader and SD Gov. Kristi Noem for her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security

Nov. 14, 2024. | JCRC congratulates South Dakota’s Sen. Thune, Gov. Noem; joins national colleagues in opposing the nomination of Rep. Gaetz

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JCRC congratulates South Dakota Sen. John Thune for his election as Majority Leader and SD Gov. Kristi Noem for her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security

Nov. 14, 2024. | JCRC congratulates South Dakota’s Sen. Thune, Gov. Noem; joins national colleagues in opposing the nomination of Rep. Gaetz

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JCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

JCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

Oct. 23, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation Applaud University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham and Law Enforcement for Swiftly Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

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JCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

Oct. 23, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation Applaud University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham and Law Enforcement for Swiftly Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety

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JCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas 

JCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas 

Oct. 17, 2024 – It is long past time for the international community to pressure Hamas to release the 101 hostages and surrender 

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JCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas 

Oct. 17, 2024 – It is long past time for the international community to pressure Hamas to release the 101 hostages and surrender 

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In solidarity with Israel following Iranian ballistic missile attack

In solidarity with Israel following Iranian ballistic missile attack

Oct. 1, 2024 – Today’s major ballistic missile attack from the Iranian regime represents another act of extreme aggression against Israel and the democratic world.

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In solidarity with Israel following Iranian ballistic missile attack

Oct. 1, 2024 – Today’s major ballistic missile attack from the Iranian regime represents another act of extreme aggression against Israel and the democratic world.

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JCRC welcomes Sen. Mary Kunesh’s letter regarding Hamas rapes on Oct. 7

JCRC welcomes Sen. Mary Kunesh’s letter regarding Hamas rapes on Oct. 7

Sept. 18, 2024 The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) welcomes today's letter from Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh. This letter follows a productive conversation between the Senator and the JCRC after we learned of a ...

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JCRC welcomes Sen. Mary Kunesh’s letter regarding Hamas rapes on Oct. 7

Sept. 18, 2024 The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) welcomes today's letter from Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh. This letter follows a productive conversation between the Senator and the JCRC after we learned of a ...

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