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Special Update - Operation Rising Lion

Welcome to Gesher (‘Bridge’ in Hebrew) – We're stepping outside our monthly schedule to provide an update during this historic time.

One War, Three Stories: Making Sense of This Moment

Sami Rahamim

Director of Communications and Community Affairs

What story are we living in? 

Israel’s historic strikes against Iran appear to be reshaping the future of the Middle East. They should also drive us to examine—and clarify—the stories we’ve been telling about the past 20 months of war. 

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Are you sheltering in Israel and seeking to return home to Minnesota? Let us know if you need help getting home.

We thank Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar for reaching out to JCRC and extending their hand in repatriating Minnesotans stranded in Israel. If you or a loved one would like to be added to our list, we will share your information with the office of the Governor.

Join the list of Minnesotans seeking return from Israel.

We will share your information with the office of Governor Walz.

JCRC, Federations Devastated by Shootings Targeting Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Families

We thank the members of the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Congressional delegations for expressing their support for Israel and commitment to preventing a nuclear Iran:

JCRC Security is working with law enforcement to provide extra patrols and share information. Additionally, we will be increasing JCRC Community Security patrols during scheduled activities and as special events are held in the community.

Power of Place: 2025 European Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators 

June 13-24 | 25 participants from 12 states and Canada are touring through Europe in this experiential professional development for Holocaust educators.

Follow their experience on our social media and live blogs and learn more about Power of Place

A Knotted Stomach: Mauthausen

Brady Hunter

Social studies teacher, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (Sauk Rapids, MN)

Today was our second full day of touring here in the Linz area. The day started with a light breakfast at our hotel while the rain slowly dripped down the exterior windows. For me this was a symbol of what my day would consist of: A knotted stomach with gloomy emotions of this tragic historical camp that we would visit — Mauthausen. It was here where so many had their life completely flipped upside down by the Nazi Regime. In fact, many of them experienced forced labor, starvation, and execution regularly but the true focus was dehumanizing individuals — and I was standing in that exact place. However, even in this experience I was grateful to be experiencing the power of place at Mauthausen to continue sharing their story.

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Antisemitism is An Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses.

The New York Times, Editorial Board

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I Wanted to Help Refugees. I Didn't Sign Up for Anti-Americanism.

The Free Press, Dr. Liberty Vittert Capito

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Day 621 - How warfare is being rewritten over the skies of Tehran

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing, Haviv Rettig Gur

Featured media highlights

KSTP: Minnesotans worried about loved ones in Iran, Israel

Forward: Assassinated Minnesota politician visited Israel, was friend to Jewish community

TC Jewfolk: Organizational Statements, Prayers In Israel-Iran Military Escalation

TPT PBS Almanac: Antisemitic Attacks 2025 - JCRC's Steve Hunegs reflects on attacks in D.C. and Boulder, CO

MPR News: JCRC leader reacts to attacks in Boulder, uptick in antisemitism

KSTP: Heightened security and vigilance in Jewish community following Boulder firebombing

WCCO - Adam and Jordana: Jordana has a forceful response to the attack in Boulder (Steve Hunegs at 13:02)

TC Jewfolk: Sociologist, Scholar Mijal Bitton Speaking At JCRC Annual Event

TC Jewfolk: Local Organization Statements On Washington, D.C. Shooting At Capital Jewish Museum

KSTP: Leader of Minnesota's Jewish community speaks on security after murders of Embassy staffers

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