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Justice Squared Commission
The Justice Squared Commission works with the JCRC Public Policy Steering committee to advance the JCRC’s public policy priorities and objectives. Since 2018, Justice Square hosted educational programming on issues such as gun violence, immigration, climate change, and early childhood education.Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC)
The JCRC is also a founding and active member of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC), which advocates on behalf of social justice issues affecting Minnesotans. The other JRLC members include the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and the Minnesota Council of Churches.
Transfer of Memory (Exhibition)
Transfer of Memory (Exhibition)
Bring this photography exhibit to your community for a one-of-a-kind Holocaust education opportunity.
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Transfer of Memory (Book)
Transfer of Memory (Book)
The JCRC and David Sherman Photography announce the production of our book: Transfer of Memory.
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Holocaust Educators Cohort
Holocaust Educators Cohort
Join our Holocaust Educator Cohort (Grades 6-12) to access our primary source packets that help students understand how and why the Holocaust happened.
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One Day Trip to Washington D.C. (USHMM)
One Day Trip to Washington D.C. (USHMM)
Trip date: April 16, 2024
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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
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
Minnesota Holocaust Films
National History Day in Minnesota
National History Day in Minnesota
2021 Theme: “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding” Each year, the National History Day office chooses a theme to help students direct their research. Students must make a connection […]
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Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
The exhibition, Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War, illuminates the story of the Kindertransport (German for “Children’s Transport”), the astonishing rescue effort that brought approximately 10,000 Jewish children from Nazi Germany to Great Britain and other countries, including Sweden between 1938 and 1940.
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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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