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JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel
JCRC thanks Senators Klobuchar, Cramer, Hoeven, Thune and Rounds for rejecting legislation put forward by Senator Sanders that would block security aid to Israel
Nov. 21, 2024 – JCRC thanks five regional senators, expresses disappointment with Sen. Tina Smith.
Read MoreMy path to JCRC was paved by my family’s survival
My path to JCRC was paved by my family’s survival
By Meira Besikof | November 14, 2024 – At a time when Jewish voices are sometimes silenced, and Holocaust comparisons and distortions occur almost daily, working with teachers who are dedicated to bringing Holocaust speakers to their classrooms has given me hope.
Read MoreJCRC congratulates South Dakota Sen. John Thune for his election as Majority Leader and SD Gov. Kristi Noem for her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security
JCRC congratulates South Dakota Sen. John Thune for his election as Majority Leader and SD Gov. Kristi Noem for her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security
Nov. 14, 2024. | JCRC congratulates South Dakota’s Sen. Thune, Gov. Noem; joins national colleagues in opposing the nomination of Rep. Gaetz
Read MoreJCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety
JCRC Joint Statement Applauds University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham for Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety
Oct. 23, 2024 – JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and St. Paul Jewish Federation Applaud University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham and Law Enforcement for Swiftly Addressing Morrill Hall Takeover Which Endangered Public Safety
Read MoreJCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas
JCRC statement on the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7th atrocities and undisputed leader of Hamas
Oct. 17, 2024 – It is long past time for the international community to pressure Hamas to release the 101 hostages and surrender
Read MoreLessons from the Silk Road
Lessons from the Silk Road
By Steve Hunegs | October 10, 2024 – Visiting the British Museum, we decided to tour its special exhibit: Silk Roads. One document on display transfixed me.
Read MoreIn solidarity with Israel following Iranian ballistic missile attack
In solidarity with Israel following Iranian ballistic missile attack
Oct. 1, 2024 – Today’s major ballistic missile attack from the Iranian regime represents another act of extreme aggression against Israel and the democratic world.
Read MoreJCRC welcomes Sen. Mary Kunesh’s letter regarding Hamas rapes on Oct. 7
JCRC welcomes Sen. Mary Kunesh’s letter regarding Hamas rapes on Oct. 7
Sept. 18, 2024 The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) welcomes today's letter from Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh. This letter follows a productive conversation between the Senator and the JCRC after we learned of a ...
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