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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

Coming Full Circle On Campus

Coming Full Circle On Campus

By Rabbi Jill Avrin | July 10, 2025 –  My first experience with antisemitism was as a college student at the University of Minnesota in 2003. I could have never imagined that all these years later, I’d return to campus in a professional capacity to support students who are struggling to navigate the challenges related to being Jewish on campus. 

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Coming Full Circle On Campus

By Rabbi Jill Avrin | July 10, 2025 –  My first experience with antisemitism was as a college student at the University of Minnesota in 2003. I could have never imagined that all these years later, I’d return to campus in a professional capacity to support students who are struggling to navigate the challenges related to being Jewish on campus. 

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The Power of Place: When Educators Become Witnesses

The Power of Place: When Educators Become Witnesses

Power of Place: 2025 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, antisemitism, and Jewish ...

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The Power of Place: When Educators Become Witnesses

Power of Place: 2025 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators is an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, antisemitism, and Jewish ...

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The Evolution of Humanity

The Evolution of Humanity

This blog was written on Power of Place: 2025 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators – an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, ...

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The Evolution of Humanity

This blog was written on Power of Place: 2025 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators – an experiential professional development for teachers where learning unfolds as they tour historical sites across Europe in order to transform their understanding of the Holocaust, WWII, ...

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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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