“Anyone who can protest against the transgressions of one’s household and does not, is liable for the actions of the members of the household; anyone who can protest against the transgressions of one’s townspeople and does not, is liable for the transgressions of the townspeople; anyone who can protest against the transgressions of the entire world and does not is liable for the transgressions of the entire world.” (Talmud Bavli Shabbat 54b-55a)
The Jewish Community Relations Council is dedicated to working in common cause to enhance cooperation with other religious, racial, ethnic, and civic groups to foster a just, democratic and pluralistic society as well as promote the security of Israel and Jews everywhere. Guided by Jewish values, the JCRC is a nonpartisan agency that advocates, educates, collaborates, and mobilizes action on issues important to the Jewish Community and the greater community.
That work requires fostering and strengthening relationships across groups from different communities as well as our own, and often, communities with different beliefs, perspectives, and priorities.
Our policy priorities are driven by our Jewish values and input from our Jewish community:
View the most recent survey results of our Jewish communal priorities here.
Some of the work the JCRC is focusing on includes:
The JCRC welcomes the opportunity to speak to schools, businesses, faith-based institutions, service clubs, and other organizations.
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