We Were Heard
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.
Read MoreJCRC applauds Congressional delegation for approval of aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
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.
Read MoreJCRC applauds passage of long-awaited additional $17 billion for Israeli defense
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.
Read MoreUnprecedented Iranian attack reminds us: Israel must and will win this existential war
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.
Read MoreJCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric
JCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric
March 6, 2024 | St. Paul’s resolution condemned Hamas, is a welcome contrast to Minneapolis’ resolution
Read MoreJCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override
JCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override
Feb. 8, 2023 | As we have said from the beginning of this charade, nothing the Minneapolis City Council says or does will impact the lives of Israelis or Palestinians enmeshed in a devastating, complicated conflict. However, the City Council has succeeded in amplifying antisemitism and causing Jews to be fearful in Minneapolis.
Read MoreMayor Frey, City Council allies, stand up to antisemitism, call for unity as divisive resolution passes
Mayor Frey, City Council allies, stand up to antisemitism, call for unity as divisive resolution passes
Jan. 25, 2024 | Outrageously, but not surprisingly, a majority of Council Members chose division over an alternative resolution offering a chance to come together around our common humanity
Read MoreMinneapolis City Council doubles down on division while demonizing Israelis
Minneapolis City Council doubles down on division while demonizing Israelis
Jan. 23, 2024 | Appallingly, most Council Members demonstrated empathy for only one side of the conflict while ignoring the vast majority of their Jewish constituents
Read MoreMinneapolis City Council tables ‘ceasefire’ resolution; JCRC encourages continued advocacy with Council Members
Minneapolis City Council tables ‘ceasefire’ resolution; JCRC encourages continued advocacy with Council Members
Clearly, our collective voices are making a difference, and we urge Minneapolis stakeholders to continue amplifying our message in favor of unity, responsible governance, and against antisemitism.
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