Educate

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.

Advocate

for the priorities and values
of the Jewish community

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.

Build

bridges across the Jewish
and broader communities

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.

Safeguard

our community and others
against physical and cyber threats

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.

Resource Page: Understanding and addressing the Israel-Hamas War

JCRC is here to support the community during this horrific time. We are compiling resources here to support students, parents, employees, and others in communicating about and responding to the atrocities committed by Hamas and the resulting war. This is a dynamic situation; this page will be updated as events develop. 

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News/Blog

JCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric  

JCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric  

March 6, 2024 | St. Paul’s resolution condemned Hamas, is a welcome contrast to Minneapolis’ resolution  

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JCRC appreciates St. Paul City Council’s ceasefire resolution language, dismayed by some Councilors’ rhetoric  

March 6, 2024 | St. Paul’s resolution condemned Hamas, is a welcome contrast to Minneapolis’ resolution  

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Statement

Legislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice

Legislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice

Since October 7, our community has experienced a surge in antisemitism and rhetoric demonizing Israel. With the legislative session set to begin on February 12, anti-Israel advocates are planning to introduce pro-BDS, anti-Israel legislation. Rallying under the antisemitic chant of ...

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Legislators need to hear your pro-Israel, pro-peace voice

Since October 7, our community has experienced a surge in antisemitism and rhetoric demonizing Israel. With the legislative session set to begin on February 12, anti-Israel advocates are planning to introduce pro-BDS, anti-Israel legislation. Rallying under the antisemitic chant of ...

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Blog

JCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override 

JCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override 

Feb. 8, 2023 | As we have said from the beginning of this charade, nothing the Minneapolis City Council says or does will impact the lives of Israelis or Palestinians enmeshed in a devastating, complicated conflict. However, the City Council has succeeded in amplifying antisemitism and causing Jews to be fearful in Minneapolis.   

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JCRC condemns Minneapolis City Council veto override 

Feb. 8, 2023 | As we have said from the beginning of this charade, nothing the Minneapolis City Council says or does will impact the lives of Israelis or Palestinians enmeshed in a devastating, complicated conflict. However, the City Council has succeeded in amplifying antisemitism and causing Jews to be fearful in Minneapolis.   

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Events

Yom HaShoah 2024/5784: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Sun, May. 5 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Bet Shalom Congregation

Yom HaShoah 2024/5784: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Sun, May. 5 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Bet Shalom Congregation

Yom HaShoah, Minnesota and the Dakotas’ annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration, is on May 5, 2024 at Bet Shalom Congregation

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