American Israel Public Affairs Committee
P.O. Box A3996
Chicago, IL 60690
(312) 253-8985
Fax: (312) 236-8530
jwynes@aipac.org
www.aipac.org
Chair: Mark Rotenberg
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is the only organization whose principal mission is to lobby the U.S. government about legislation that strengthens the relationship between the United States and Israel. AIPAC is at the forefront of the most vexing issues facing Israel today: stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, fighting terrorism and achieving peace. Above all, AIPAC works to ensure that the US-Israel relationship is strong so that both countries can work together to meet these challenges effectively.

Jewish Community Action
2375 University Ave. W., Suite 150
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-632-2184
Fax: 651-632-2188
carin@jewishcommunityaction.org
www.jewishcommunityaction.org
Executive Director: Vic Rosenthal
Jewish Community Action’s mission is to bring Jewish people from diverse traditions and perspectives together to promote understanding and take action on social and economic justice issues in Minnesota.

Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC)
12 N. 12th St., Suite 480
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-338-7816
Fax: 612-349-6569
steve@minndakjcrc.org
www.minndakjcrc.org
Executive Director: Steve Hunegs
President: Brian Kamin
The JCRC is the designated public affairs voice of the Jewish community to elected officials, the media, and the non-Jewish community. The JCRC is a unique local agency fighting anti-Semitism, advocating for Israel, safeguarding religious freedom, and engaging in community service and social action advocacy.

Justice Squared
seth@justicejustice.org
www.justicejustice.org
Program Director: Seth Skora
Justice Squared — Service and Advocacy to Repair the World — mobilizes the Jewish community to combine social justice advocacy and community service to improve the lives of all Minnesotans. Our initiatives emphasize recruiting volunteers to end hunger and homelessness; improve housing, literacy and mentoring; and promote advocacy for the environment.

Minnesotans Against Terrorism (MAT)
P.O. Box 368
Hopkins, MN 55343
612-677-3268
Fax: 612-677-3839
info@matmn.org
www.matmn.org
Executive  Director: Ilan Sharon
The mission of MAT is to shape public opinion in support of the war against terrorism. MAT promotes fair, accurate media coverage of terrorism against Americans, Israelis and other innocent civilians around the world. The nonprofit, nondenominational, nonpartisan organization disseminates information and educational materials and sponsors events in support of its mission. MAT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Safeguarding Our Community
anthony@minnDakJCRC.org
www.minndakjcrc.org
Director of Communications: Anthony Sussman
This is an initiative of the Jewish Community Relations Council and works with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to keep our community safe. Our staff investigates anti-Semitic incidents, counsels victims and mediates disputes. We help train and plan for crises and provide security guidance to Jewish institutions.

Tolerance Minnesota
laura@toleranceminnesota.org
www.toleranceminnesota.org
Director: Laura Zelle
Tolerance Minnesota, the JCRC’s award-winning education initiative, promotes cultural, racial, and lifestyle understanding through innovative diversity education and professional development training. Programs include: the Color Project, diversity educator workshops, art residencies, and Holocaust Education. Tolerance Minnesota is supported by a Council of Advisors and several community partners.

Twin Cities Jewish Community Government Affairs Program
12 N. 12th St., Suite 480
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-338-7816
Fax: 612-349-6569
ethan@minnDakJCRC.org
www.minnDakJCRC.org
Director: Ethan Roberts
The Minneapolis Jewish Federation, United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul and the Jewish Community Relations Council created a proactive, strategic government affairs program to protect public dollars received by the federations’ partner agencies and to obtain new government funding. As part of the Government Affairs program, a community lobbyist works with lay and professional leadership to create an annual government affairs agenda.