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Educate

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

The 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

Build

bridges across the Jewish
and broader communities

Safeguard

our community and others
against physical and cyber threats

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.

The Public Affairs Voice of the Jewish Community

Since 1939, the JCRC has served the Jewish community of Minnesota. While COVID-19 has changed the way we do our work, we continue to educate, advocate, safeguard, and build on your behalf.

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Events

News/Blog

JCRC Mourns Tragic Losses at Israel’s Mount Meron

The JCRC mourns the horrific loss of 45 lives in the disaster at Mount Meron during the Lag B’Omer festival.

JCRC Mourns Tragic Losses at Israel’s Mount Meron

The JCRC mourns the horrific loss of 45 lives in the disaster at Mount Meron during the Lag B’Omer festival.

JCRC and MCC Welcome President Biden’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide

April 27, 2021 Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), and the Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis and president of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), issued ...

JCRC and MCC Welcome President Biden’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide

Statement

JCRC Condemns Vandalism at Moorhead Mosque During Ramadan

Update - April 28, 2021 “We thank law enforcement for their swift investigation and the local woman who provided the crucial tip leading to the arrest of the suspect. We are also pleased to hear that investigators are recommending serious ...