JCRC

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 

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.

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 ...

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.