Bring An Inspring JCRC Speaker To Your Organization
Bringing an inspiring JCRC speaker about Judaism, Israel or the Holocaust to your organization can spark meaningful dialogue, broaden perspectives, and deepen understanding of a people with a rich history of innovation and complexity. As the consensus public affairs voice of the Jewish community, JCRC delivers hundreds of presentations each year to thousands across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and beyond.
We welcome invitations to classrooms, businesses, houses of worship, community organizations, and other gatherings for engaging in-person, virtual, or hybrid presentations. In addition to Israel, we offer learning experiences on Judaism, Jewish identity and antisemitism, the Holocaust, and safeguarding sacred spaces. With firsthand insights and a commitment to education, our speakers help audiences think critically, explore new ideas, and foster a more informed and inclusive environment.
All topics are customizable based on the needs of your students or audience.
Judaism on One Foot: An Introduction to Jewish Peoplehood, Beliefs and Practice
Who are Jews? What makes Judaism unique among the world’s religions? What does it mean to be both a religion and a people? We cover the beliefs, values, and religious traditions upon which Jewish peoplehood and faith are based. This program covers the common roots of the 3 Abrahamic Faiths, introduction to Torah, holidays, ritual objects, ethical principles, connection to Israel, Jewish diversity, life cycle events, diet and more.
Understanding Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Today
How do Jews understand their individual and collective identities? What is antisemitism, and how is it both similar and different from other forms of prejudice? What are the harms that Jewish people are experiencing today? How does antisemitism threaten our democracy? Explore these and other questions in a session that provides space for questions, discussion, and suggestions for how to be an ally.
Living Testimony from the Holocaust
The Holocaust was the systematic, state sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime, its allies, and collaborators. Our Holocaust education presentations are offered by survivors, second generation or third generation community members who represent their family’s story, sharing their experience during the war and the larger historical context.
Israel and the Jewish Story
Learn about a place that requires you to grapple with complexity. Why is Israel central to the Jewish story? Why is it important to all the Abrahamic faiths? Gain understanding for how the modern state came to be and for the diverse people who are the Israelis. As well, explore what happened in Israel on October 7, 2023, and its ongoing impact.
A Trip to Post-October 7th Israel
Told through pictures, learn the stories of 5 Israelis from that day and in the time since, told by someone who knows and loves them.
Making Sense of the Middle East
Designed to help participants grasp the realities of the Middle East with clarity and empathy, this talk explores the overarching narratives of both Israeli and Palestinian societies, Israel’s central role in Jewish identity, the rise in global antisemitism, and the difficulties of making sense of this often-misunderstood region.
Best Safety & Security Practices for Houses of Worship and Faith Based Community Centers
Learn best practices in protecting your people and property including combatting active threats, First Aid/Stop the Bleed, behavioral detection and cyber safety.