JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS

Programs

1. Community security - see schedule o.community security - as national and international antisemitic incidents continue to motivate community leaders to reassess and enhance security protocols, the jcrc works with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to provide security guidance and to serve as the official jewish community liaison with law enforcement. The jcrc is dedicated to safeguarding the security and wellbeing of individuals and jewish communal institutions. We provide security and risk assessments, safety response education, and emergency management planning to both the jewish and non-jewish communities. Locally, the jcrc has seen a steady rise in antisemitic incidents reported to its office since 2015. In response, the jcrc listens to the individual needs of our community to tailor common sense and pragmatic action plans and recommendations for the purpose of a higher level of security and vigilance. The jcrc has a full-time director of community security and a full-time deputy director of community security. The jcrc advocates on behalf of victims of religious discrimination by educating teachers, administrators, and businesses. The jcrc also sensitizes…

   $1,195,326 spentof which $151,493 as grants$15,450 earned by the program
   45% of program spending

2. Holocaust education - see schedule o. Holocaust education - the jcrc holocaust education programs highlight the need to educate about the dangers of discrimination, including antisemitism, as potential signs of deeper hatred and social pathology. The stories of minnesota holocaust survivors help deliver this educational message. Educator training is at the forefront of our mission, and we offer two vital opportunities for professional development:the power of place 2026 jcrc educator european summer institutein our world today, we feel it's vitally important that teachers visit authentic, historic sites where the holocaust happened; to experience the "power of place." there have been three previous the power of place tours which took place in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and all were a resounding success. The 2026 jcrc european tour will deepen participant's understanding of wwii and the holocaust with focused time examining curriculum and resources. The program design will engage the research and scholarship of leaders in the field of experiential learning, historical thinking, and global perspectives. For 2026, we are honored to welcome the acclaimed educator and author, alexandra…

   $509,976 spentof which $200 as grants$124,360 earned by the program
   19% of program spending

3. Community relations - schedule o.community relations - each year the jcrc provides hundreds of free presentations in public schools, churches, and other non-jewish civic groups on israel, judaism, security, antisemitism, and the lessons of the holocaust. Similarly, through our annual trip to the united states holocaust memorial museum in washington, d.c. For students, teachers, and law enforcement, the jcrc provides an essential community relations service in teaching the importance of tolerance and remembering the victims of the holocaust. Likewise, our delegations to israel bring together state legislators and other community leaders from largely outside the jewish community for a once in a lifetime educational and travel opportunity. Finally, the jcrc is proud to be the jewish representative within the joint religious legislative coalition (jrlc) where we come together with our catholic, protestant, and muslim community partners to work for the common good.

   $418,475 spent
   16% of program spending

4. Speakers bureauour dedicated staff and volunteers gave 400 presentations this past year, making the jcrc speakers bureau one of the most active grassroots programs of its kind in the american jewish community. Our audiences include organizations such as churches, schools, synagogues, and civic groups. Our work has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally as a best practice. The primary presentations are: judaism on one foot: an introduction to jewish peoplehood, beliefs and practicewho are jews? What makes judaism unique among the world's religions? What does it mean to be both a religion and a people? We cover the beliefs, values, and religious traditions upon which jewish peoplehood and faith are based. This program covers the common roots of the 3 abrahamic faiths, introduction to torah, holidays, ritual objects, ethical principles, connection to israel, jewish diversity, life cycle events, diet and more.understanding jewish identity and antisemitism todayhow do jews understand their individual and collective identities? What is antisemitism, and how is it both similar and different from other forms of prejudice? What are the harms that jewish people are…

   $538,514 spentof which $21,000 as grants
   20% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $2,662,291.