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The Kibbitzer – Summer 2023
The Kibbitzer – Summer 2023
An early Shana Tova – sending blessings for a joyous, healthy 5784. We are grateful for your friendship and support. Please contribute before August 31 to grow and sustain our momentum! 2023 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award Steve ...
Read MoreStar Tribune Counterpoint: Discrimination has no rights
Star Tribune Counterpoint: Discrimination has no rights
In a Star Tribune Counterpoint, JCRC executive director Steve Hunegs and deputy executive director Ethan Roberts outline JCRC’s position on the Israeli judicial overhaul while rebutting discredited arguments by BDS activists.
Read MoreHunegs and Parritz among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress
Hunegs and Parritz among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress
July 21, 2023 JCRC Executive Director Steve Hunegs and President Jon Parritz were honored to be among the Minnesotans invited to attend President Isaac Herzog’s speech to a joint session of Congress this week as the guests of Senator Amy ...
Read MoreJCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l
JCRC Mourns the Passing of Gary Tankenoff, z”l
May 30, 2023 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: "The JCRC mourns the loss of our dear friend, community leader, and philanthropist Gary ...
Read MoreJCRC Publishes Transfer of Memory Book
JCRC Publishes Transfer of Memory Book
May 30, 2023 The JCRC and David Sherman Photography announce the production of our book: Transfer of Memory. Available in both soft cover and hard cover, this beautiful art book showcases the Transfer of Memory exhibition, honoring the lives of Holocaust survivors ...
Read MoreJCRC Celebrates Historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session
JCRC Celebrates Historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session
May 24, 2023 – This was a historic year at the legislature for the Jewish community.
Read MoreJCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota
JCRC condemns arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota
May 18, 2023 – JCRC condemns the arson attack at Tawhid Islamic Center in St. Paul – the sixth reported vandalism of a mosque in 2023.
Read MoreJCRC stands with Israel during Operation Shield and Arrow
JCRC stands with Israel during Operation Shield and Arrow
May 10, 2023 – JCRC stands with Israel as it defends itself against Gaza-based terror groups who have launched hundreds of rockets at Israeli civilians.
Read MoreJCRC Applauds Passage of U.S. House Resolution Celebrating Israel at 75 and the Abraham Accords
JCRC Applauds Passage of U.S. House Resolution Celebrating Israel at 75 and the Abraham Accords
Mary 4, 2023 – JCRC applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for voting 400-19 last week in favor of a resolution expressing support for the U.S.-Israel relationship and the Abraham Accords in honor of the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding
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