Urban League Twin Cities and JCRC of Minnesota and the Dakotas Horrified by Buffalo Shooting Targeting Black Americans
Urban League Twin Cities and JCRC of Minnesota and the Dakotas Horrified by Buffalo Shooting Targeting Black Americans
May 16, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steven Belton, President and CEO of the Urban League Twin Cities, and Steve Hunegs, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “The Urban ...
Read MoreStatement on the Passing of Robert “Bob” Latz, z”l
Statement on the Passing of Robert “Bob” Latz, z”l
April 24, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: "Robert 'Bob' Latz, z''l dedicated his life to addressing the promise and challenges of ...
Read MoreJCRC Condemns Antisemitic Anti-Israel Graffiti Targeting Temple of Aaron in St. Paul
JCRC Condemns Antisemitic Anti-Israel Graffiti Targeting Temple of Aaron in St. Paul
April 8, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “During the evening of April 7, 2022, Temple of Aaron Synagogue in St. Paul ...
Read MoreJCRC Applauds Signing of Minnesota’s Russia Sanctions Statute
JCRC Applauds Signing of Minnesota’s Russia Sanctions Statute
Luda Anastazievsky of Minnesota’s Ukrainian Advocacy Committee hugging JCRC executive director Steve Hunegs at the Minnesota State Capitol Building. (Ethan Roberts Photography/JCRC) Minnesota becomes 2nd state to pass Russia divestment legislation April 2, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive ...
Read MoreMay Their Memories be for a Blessing
May Their Memories be for a Blessing
JCRC Statement on Recent Terror Attacks in Israel April 1, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “Over the past week and a ...
Read MoreJCRC Mourns the Passing of Harold Rosenthal, z’’l
JCRC Mourns the Passing of Harold Rosenthal, z’’l
February 17, 2022 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement mourning the passing of Harold Rosenthal, z’’l: “As HaRav Jim Sherman noted in his ...
Read MoreJCRC and Minnesota Hillel Condemn SJP’s Invitation of Poet Known For Peddling in Antisemitic Tropes
JCRC and Minnesota Hillel Condemn SJP’s Invitation of Poet Known For Peddling in Antisemitic Tropes
Mohammed El-Kurd to Speak at the University of Minnesota on January 21, 2022 Update: On January 20, 2022, JCRC and Minnesota Hillel sent the following letter to University President Joan Gabel. As of 4:00 PM on January 21, we have ...
Read MoreJCRC Applauds Near Unanimous Approval of Iron Dome Funding in U.S. House of Representatives
JCRC Applauds Near Unanimous Approval of Iron Dome Funding in U.S. House of Representatives
JCRC expresses outrage over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s unconscionable "No" vote, believes future relationship with the Representative to be impossible September 23, 2021 Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), ...
Read MoreJCRC Statement on Threat Directed at Beth El Synagogue
JCRC Statement on Threat Directed at Beth El Synagogue
September 10, 2021 - 6:15 p.m. Minneapolis, MN – Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), issued the following statement: “During the evening of September 9, 2021, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) ...
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