JCRC stands with majority of Israelis who oppose weakening Israel’s independent judiciary; favors broad national consensus

JCRC stands with majority of Israelis who oppose weakening Israel’s independent judiciary; favors broad national consensus

September 6, 2023 By Steve Hunegs For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have peacefully taken to the streets every Saturday night to protest the governing coalition’s efforts to constrain the independence of Israel’s internationally respected Supreme Court. Polls consistently ...

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JCRC stands with majority of Israelis who oppose weakening Israel’s independent judiciary; favors broad national consensus

September 6, 2023 By Steve Hunegs For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have peacefully taken to the streets every Saturday night to protest the governing coalition’s efforts to constrain the independence of Israel’s internationally respected Supreme Court. Polls consistently ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Hunegs 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 ...

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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 ...

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JCRC 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 ...

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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 ...

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JCRC 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.

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JCRC Celebrates Historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session

May 24, 2023 – This was a historic year at the legislature for the Jewish community.

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JCRC urges Israeli government to slow judicial overhaul, seek national consensus on reforms

JCRC urges Israeli government to slow judicial overhaul, seek national consensus on reforms

March 13, 2023 – JCRC joins expressions of profound apprehension about the proposed judicial overhaul and the deep divisions within Israeli society that these initiatives are exacerbating.

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JCRC urges Israeli government to slow judicial overhaul, seek national consensus on reforms

March 13, 2023 – JCRC joins expressions of profound apprehension about the proposed judicial overhaul and the deep divisions within Israeli society that these initiatives are exacerbating.

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Action Alert: Help us mandate Holocaust and Genocide Education

Action Alert: Help us mandate Holocaust and Genocide Education

March 13, 2023 – Minnesota needs your help to become the 23rd state to pass a law requiring education about the Holocaust and other genocides.

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Action Alert: Help us mandate Holocaust and Genocide Education

March 13, 2023 – Minnesota needs your help to become the 23rd state to pass a law requiring education about the Holocaust and other genocides.

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Three landmark Supreme Court decisions and the challenge to America’s Jewish community

Three landmark Supreme Court decisions and the challenge to America’s Jewish community

Reflections on three landmark Supreme Court Decisions from leaders of the JCRC and Minnesota Rabbinical Association

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Three landmark Supreme Court decisions and the challenge to America’s Jewish community

Reflections on three landmark Supreme Court Decisions from leaders of the JCRC and Minnesota Rabbinical Association

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Richfield Middle School Teacher Maria Grams Awarded 2022 Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award

Richfield Middle School Teacher Maria Grams Awarded 2022 Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award

April 19, 2022 The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) is proud to announce the 2022 Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award recipient is Richfield Middle School Language Arts teacher Maria Grams. The Leo Weiss Courage ...

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Richfield Middle School Teacher Maria Grams Awarded 2022 Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award

April 19, 2022 The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) is proud to announce the 2022 Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award recipient is Richfield Middle School Language Arts teacher Maria Grams. The Leo Weiss Courage ...

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