JCRC Mourns the Passing of Harold Rosenthal, z’’l
JCRC Mourns the Passing of Harold Rosenthal, z’’l
February 17, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement mourning the passing of Harold Rosenthal, z’’l: “As HaRav Jim Sherman noted in his ...
Read MoreJCRC and Minnesota Hillel Condemn SJP’s Invitation of Poet Known For Peddling in Antisemitic Tropes
JCRC and Minnesota Hillel Condemn SJP’s Invitation of Poet Known For Peddling in Antisemitic Tropes
Mohammed El-Kurd to Speak at the University of Minnesota on January 21, 2022 Update: On January 20, 2022, JCRC and Minnesota Hillel sent the following letter to University President Joan Gabel. As of 4:00 PM on January 21, we have ...
Read MoreJCRC Applauds Near Unanimous Approval of Iron Dome Funding in U.S. House of Representatives
JCRC Applauds Near Unanimous Approval of Iron Dome Funding in U.S. House of Representatives
JCRC expresses outrage over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s unconscionable "No" vote, believes future relationship with the Representative to be impossible September 23, 2021 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), ...
Read MoreJCRC Statement on Threat Directed at Beth El Synagogue
JCRC Statement on Threat Directed at Beth El Synagogue
September 10, 2021 - 6:15 p.m. Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “During the evening of September 9, 2021, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) ...
Read MoreJCRC Condemns Vandalism of Hmong Cultural Center
JCRC Condemns Vandalism of Hmong Cultural Center
September 9, 2021 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) condemns the white ...
Read More150+ Faith Leaders Implore Minnesota Department of Education: Add World Religions Back into Final Draft of New K-12 Social Studies Standards
150+ Faith Leaders Implore Minnesota Department of Education: Add World Religions Back into Final Draft of New K-12 Social Studies Standards
August 16, 2021 (Minneapolis, MN) -- Today, 157 leaders representing a wide range of different faith communities throughout the state of Minnesota released a joint letter calling on the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to ensure that a full list ...
Read MoreJCRC Congratulates New Israeli Governing Coalition
JCRC Congratulates New Israeli Governing Coalition
Today, Israelis mark the peaceful transition of power. Eight Israeli political parties, forming the most ideologically diverse government in Israeli history, have by the narrowest of possible margins broken a seemingly intractable stalemate.
Read MoreJCRC Welcomes Joint Statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic Colleagues
JCRC Welcomes Joint Statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic Colleagues
June 10, 2021 Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “We welcome the joint statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Democratic colleagues holding her accountable for her ...
Read MoreJCRC Congratulates Minnesotan Thomas Nides on Being Named Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel
JCRC Congratulates Minnesotan Thomas Nides on Being Named Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) congratulates Thomas Nides on being named the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
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