Minneapolis 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.
Read MoreSetting the record straight about Hamas
Setting the record straight about Hamas
Nov. 30, 2023 – JCRC responds to letter condemning Sen. Ron Latz’s remarks at anti-BDS press conference
Read MoreJCRC applauds passage of Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution acknowledging harm, expressing regret, and affirming the union’s purpose
JCRC applauds passage of Minneapolis Federation of Teachers resolution acknowledging harm, expressing regret, and affirming the union’s purpose
JCRC applauds tonight’s passage of an MFT resolution expressing regret for the harm done toward Jewish members, students, and families by the previously passed antisemitic resolution on October 25.
Read MoreJCRC applauds Jewish DFL legislators for unanimously condemning Twin Cities DSA statement
JCRC applauds Jewish DFL legislators for unanimously condemning Twin Cities DSA statement
October 11, 2023 – JCRC applauds Minnesota’s Jewish DFL legislators for unanimously condemning the ‘Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America Statement on Israel and Palestine,’ as well as the strong moral leadership of President Joe Biden, Senator Amy Klobuchar, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Governor Tim Walz.
Read MoreJewish community stands united in support of Israel against unprovoked Hamas invasion
Jewish community stands united in support of Israel against unprovoked Hamas invasion
Statement from JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation
Read MoreJCRC partners with Secure Community Network to launch new online form to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity
JCRC partners with Secure Community Network to launch new online form to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity
September 6, 2023 – JCRC partnered with the Secure Community Network (SCN) to launch a new, standardized online form for the public to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity related to Jewish organizations, facilities, or community members.
Read MoreJCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l
JCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l
May 30, 2023 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: "The JCRC mourns the loss of our dear friend, community leader, and philanthropist Gary ...
Read MoreJCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota
JCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota
May 18, 2023 – JCRC condemns the arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center in St. Paul – the sixth reported vandalism of a mosque in 2023.
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