JCRCAs 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.
Celebrating our work in Education Advocacy and Security.
Together we can strengthen Jewish life, confront antisemitism and carry our story forward. This video highlights the mission and impact of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Minnesota and the Dakotas, celebrating nearly 90 years of service.
September 9, 2026 — More than 5,000 leaders and public figures from entertainment, academia, literature, government, business, religion and civic life have joined an open letter rejecting the accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and warning that the charge has become a dangerous vehicle for scapegoating Jews and fueling antisemitism around the world.
Read MoreSept 12, 2026 | University of Minnesota – In the early 1800s, Rabbi Shneur Zalman, the great Hasidic Rabbi of Northern White Russia, was put in jail in St. Petersberg after his fellow Jews who were opponents of Hasidism, reported him to the government. He was awaiting trial when the chief of police entered his cell.
Read MoreSept. 3, 2026 | The Minneapolis Jewish Federation, St. Paul Jewish Federation, and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) today announced a joint initiative to combat antisemitism and strengthen civic engagement across Minnesota.
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