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about Judaism, Israel, the Holocaust,
and the challenges we face today

JCRC builds relationships to fight antisemitism and bigotry; educates about Judaism, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust; advocates for Jewish values and priorities; and safeguards our community.

Safeguarding the security and wellbeing of individuals and Jewish communal institutions.

As the public affairs voice of the Jewish community, the JCRC fights antisemitism and prejudice, advocates for Israel, provides Holocaust education, promotes tolerance and social justice, and builds bridges across the Jewish and broader communities.

Youth Fellowship for Jewish Identity and Leadership

JCRC Youth Fellowship for Jewish Identity and Leadership is a school year program designed to empower Jewish high school juniors and seniors to explore and embrace their history, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a deep sense of pride, meaning and joy in their Jewish identity.

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News/Blog

From Shock to Strength

From Shock to Strength

By Sophie Homberger | Aug 13, 2025 –  As a high school student in Minnesota with a passion for politics and policy, I was thrilled when I was accepted to The George Washington University. I couldn’t wait to become politically active in the DC scene. But little did I know that my peers who also dreamed of activism would organize against me and my community. 

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From Shock to Strength

By Sophie Homberger | Aug 13, 2025 –  As a high school student in Minnesota with a passion for politics and policy, I was thrilled when I was accepted to The George Washington University. I couldn’t wait to become politically active in the DC scene. But little did I know that my peers who also dreamed of activism would organize against me and my community. 

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Honoring the Memory of Eric and Rut Perez Who Just Wanted to Dance

Honoring the Memory of Eric and Rut Perez Who Just Wanted to Dance

By Ethan Roberts | August 13, 2025 – I never expected that my photo, taken last May at the Nova Festival Victims Memorial, would be accepted into the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition.

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Honoring the Memory of Eric and Rut Perez Who Just Wanted to Dance

By Ethan Roberts | August 13, 2025 – I never expected that my photo, taken last May at the Nova Festival Victims Memorial, would be accepted into the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition.

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Our Voice Mattered

Our Voice Mattered

August 13, 2025 | More than 400 of you responded to our advocacy alert, urging the Governor Walz to keep Jewish representation on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Our voices were heard.

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Our Voice Mattered

August 13, 2025 | More than 400 of you responded to our advocacy alert, urging the Governor Walz to keep Jewish representation on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Our voices were heard.

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Events

Israel Study Tour for Legislators, Educators and Community Leaders

Mon, Nov. 10 | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |

Israel Study Tour for Legislators, Educators and Community Leaders

Mon, Nov. 10 | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |

Since 2016, the JCRC has led 3 Israel trips for state legislators and community leaders and educators with the purpose of experiencing the importance of a strong partnership with Israel and building trusted relationships between participants and JCRC. Our previous trip in November 2019 was our largest and most bipartisan delegation to date.

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