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The annual Fairfax Board of Supervisors Holocaust Proclamation recognizes Northern Virginia's commemoration organized by JCRC and the Jewish community. Learn about the upcoming Fairfax Proclamation (March 19) and the April 7, 2013 observance at www.jcouncil.org/Holocaust  Over 130 constituents visited with Governor McDonnell and Attorney General Cuccinelli before launching visits to over 50 state delegates & senators on Jewish Advocacy Day in Richmond, GET READY NEXT FOR OUR MISSION TO WASHINGTON - Advocacy on Capitol Hill - April 24      The JCRC organizes "A Parent's Workshop on School Advocacy" (formerly "Proud to be Jewish"), JCRC is the local Jewish community's liaison to civic institutions, like law enforcement, public schools and the media. The 2013 Virginia General Assembly concluded on February 23rd.  If you have not already done so, thank the legislators who: Supported Medicaid Expansion & Social Safety Net Services and CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE with the GOVERNOR Defended 1st Amendment Religious Freedom by defeating SJ261 Funded The Virginia Israel Advisory Board in the state budget Gave unanimous consent and Recognized Israels 65th Anniversary with a Center Aisle Presentation in the House of Delegates See JCRC's Press Release Condemning the Holocaust Reference in a Virginia Abortion Debate and read more about this incident Learn more with JCRC's 2013 Virginia Legislative Agenda and Bill Tracker.   What We Do The JCRC's Northern Virginia Commission (NoVAComm) is the government advocate and community relations resource for our local Northern Virginia Jewish community.   NoVAComm: organizes candidate forums, advocacy activities & events maintains the Jewish community's only on-site lobbyist in Richmond gathers representatives of Northern Virginia Jewish organizations to set our agenda participates in interfaith councils, state and local boards, and civic associations partners with area schools to create a welcoming environment for all students and  engages with law enforcement to keep our institutions safe   Our Issues JCRC's Northern Virginia Commission serves our region with advocacy and public education events, including on the following federal, state & local issues.  VA Federal Issues Israel advocacy  Domestic programs VA State Issues * Health & Human Svcs    The Environment    Virginia & Israel    Religious freedom  Combating Bias  Reproductive Rights VA Local Issues Programs in Public Schools Holocaust Education & the 2013 Youth Holocaust Art Project Hosting a local community program in Northern Virginia? Submit it for publication on our site. To get involved or learn more about our Virginia activities, contact Debbie Linick at dlinick@jcouncil.org / 703-893-4007.