What We Do

Israel Study Tour for Legislators, Educators, Community and Business Leaders

Next trip: November 10 - November 20, 2025
From $3750 + airfare

A firsthand encounter with Israel’s past, present, and future. From meetings with members of Israel’s government, to walking the ancient streets of Jerusalem’s Old City and visiting Israeli border communities, participants will hear powerful stories of resilience and coexistence, bear witness to post–October 7 realities, experience Tel Aviv’s vibrancy, and engage directly with Israeli leaders and innovators.

Price per person sharing a double room: $3,750 | Single supplement: $1,350

Please note: Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas is a registered lobbyist principal under Minnesota law. Costs associated with the trip applicable to public officials may not be paid for or subsidized by JCRC in any manner.

Resources exist to help fund this trip. Click here to learn more. Third party funding resources are not in any way affiliated with JCRC and are not provided at the direction or suggestion of JCRC.

 

ITINERARY & BOOKING

Since 2016, the JCRC has led 3 Israel trips for state legislators and community leaders and educators with the purpose of experiencing the importance of a strong partnership with Israel and building trusted relationships between participants and JCRC. Our previous trip in November 2019 was our largest and most bipartisan delegation to date.

 

HIGHLIGHTS & REVIEWS

Questions? Contact us at info@minndakjcrc.org

 

Online Zoom Class

Holocaust Educators Cohort

Holocaust Educators Cohort

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Transfer of Memory

Transfer of Memory

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The Power of Place: European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators

The Power of Place: European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators

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One Day Trip to Washington D.C. (USHMM)

One Day Trip to Washington D.C. (USHMM)

Trip date: TBD – Spring 2026

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Violins of Hope

Violins of Hope

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Holocaust Education Speakers Bureau

Holocaust Education Speakers Bureau

Connect a Holocaust survivor or descendant to your group.

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Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day

Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day

Community wide Holocaust memorial commemoration.

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The Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award

The Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award

The JCRC honors a teacher or school whose passion, dedication, and excellence elevates the teachings of the lessons of the Holocaust in Minnesota and beyond.

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Witnesses to the Holocaust

Witnesses to the Holocaust

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Minnesota Holocaust Films

Minnesota Holocaust Films

Add these short original documentaries to your curriculum.

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National History Day in Minnesota

National History Day in Minnesota

2025 Theme: Rights and Responsibilities in History Each year, the National History Day office chooses a theme to help students direct their research. Students must make a connection between the […]

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Light from the Yellow Star

Light from the Yellow Star

Dr. Robert Fisch’s book, Light from The Yellow Star: Lessons of Love From the Holocaust, teaches middle and high school students about the Holocaust.

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