Take Action Residents of Montgomery County and Fairfax County
Surveys are out for both MCPS and FCPS regarding calendars for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Learn more and take action here.
Fall, 2021 Israel Engagement Fellowship
CALLING ALL NORTHERN VIRGINIA 10TH - 12TH GRADERS!
Apply now for the Fall, 2021 Israel Engagement Fellowship. Explore the trends on college campus and how Israel fits into broader conversations. Participate in activities, learn the importance of building allies and coalitions to impact change, and gain dialogue skills while practicing active listening. Learn more here.
2021 Gala
Thank you to the hundreds of community members, elected officials, and leaders who joined us for the 2021 Gala: An Online Celebration on October 14. We were proud to honor Breslau-Goldman Awardees Helane and Richard Goldstein, Sara and Samuel Lessans Community Leadership Awardees Stacey and David Topol, and Distinguished Service Awardee Rabbi Amy Schwartzman. Click here to view our 2021 highlights video, the digital ad book, or fulfill your pledge.
Listen, Learn, & Act - Anti-racism Toolkit
Racism’s horrific scope is plain for all to see. Recent tragedies have sparked widespread pain and anger and a heightened urgency around these issues. Whether you are a seasoned social justice activist or are delving into this work for the first time, the JCRC is here to support you, and help you create a plan of action.
JCRC By The Numbers
$8,000,000 government funding for community security & social services
5,000 students and teachers met with a holocaust survivor
700 students trained to advocate for Israel
Jewish Community Applauds Gov. Northam for Religious Sensitivity
“Jewish students, teachers, and families in Fairfax County are keenly aware that they alone among neighboring counties are being forced to choose between observing their holy days and attending school during this month of Jewish High Holidays,” said JCRC Associate Director Guila Franklin Siegel. “The JCRC will continue mobilizing the Jewish community of Northern Virginia to help Fairfax join its neighboring counties in becoming a place of deeper equity, empathy and justice for the minority faith community.”
Afghanistan Dominates DC's Attention, But Mideast Eyes Are On Bennett
“We are hopeful that President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett will enjoy a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation that will further the special bond between our two countries,” said Ron Halber. “Most American Jews would like to see close coordination between our leaders in solving the COVID crisis and responding to the threat posed by Iran.”
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Nov 5 RT @jfederations: “Antisemitism continues to be a scourge across the globe,” the letter said. "[Prof. Lipstadt] has a record of calling out…
Nov 5 RT @AIPAC: Iran is the principal obstacle to peace and stability in the Middle East. The regime spends billions each year arming and fund…
Nov 5 DC residents take note: 🚲 t.co/k1Nok5uXQh
Nov 5 Remarkable effort for Holocaust remembrance Keeping a vow to tell her tale, Auschwitz survivor becomes TikTok sensation t.co/8aq5hHHQp0
Nov 5 Sky's the limit: #Israeli startup develops balloons to capture carbon An Israeli startup has joined the fight against global warming by seeking inspiration in the upper atmosphere, where it hopes to send fleets of balloons that will trap carbon dioxide… t.co/JU1xgRWtun