JCRC

JCRC Applauds U of M Regents Resolution to Explicitly Reject Israel Divestment

Aug. 27, 2024 – U’s policies are consistent with reasonable free speech limits. The challenge will be equal enforcement.

JCRC applauds Gov. Tim Walz’ pro-Israel record, stalwart friendship with Jewish community

Gov. Tim Walz has spoken forcefully in support of Israel and against antisemitism. Read his quotes here.

Why is singling out Gov. Josh Shapiro as a “hardcore Zionist” antisemetic and unacceptable?

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

As TC Jewfolk and other local outlets have reported this week, St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali took to Twitter/X to warn Vice President Kamala Harris against picking a “hardcore Zionist” running mate – specifically Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

JCRC Condemns Political Violence in the Strongest Possible Terms

July, 16, 2024 – JCRC is horrified by the attempted assassination of former President Trump, the murder of Corey Comperatore, who heroically threw himself on top of his family to shield them, as well as the wounds sustained by David Dutch and James Copenhaver who also attended the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

JCRC Condemns Latest Antisemitic Remarks from Royce White, the GOP endorsed candidate for Senate

July 9, 2024 – Royce White, the GOP endorsed candidate for Senate, has once again perpetrated tired and reprehensible antisemitic tropes of Jewish elites controlling the Federal Reserve. 

We Were Heard

University of Minnesota Confirms Hiring Process for Next Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Director to Start Fresh, most likely not until 2025-2026 academic year.

JCRC applauds Congressional delegation for approval of aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

April 24, 2024 – JCRC applauds the approval of $95 billion in military assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan as the United States renews its commitment to our democratic allies.

JCRC applauds passage of long-awaited additional $17 billion for Israeli defense

April 20, 2024 – JCRC applauds passage of additional $17 for Israeli defense. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s continued opposition to bipartisan efforts to aid Israel and hold Iran and Hamas accountable speaks for itself.

Unprecedented Iranian attack reminds us: Israel must and will win this existential war

April 14, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations stand united with Israel.