April 1, 2005
JCRC of Greater Washington
Society today stands on the threshold of a new era in biomedical research. Scientists revealed the existence and role of DNA and cellular science many years ago. Currently, scientists are not only able to describe the nature of cellular life, but manipulate it as well. These developments have the potential to relieve enormous human suffering for over 100 million Americans by providing treatment for Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Juvenile Diabetes, Cancer, Parkinson's, and other debilitating diseases.
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January 9, 2002
Anti-Terrorism Policy Resolution
JCRC of Greater Washington
The preamble to the Constitution states that our democratic form of government was designed, among other things, to ensure justice, provide for the common defense, and secure the blessings of liberty. In the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington recognizes the need for providing law enforcement the tools it needs to wage an effective battle against terrorism, and supports the recently enacted legislative changes on intelligence gathering and criminal justice. With appropriate oversight and accountability, our security and law enforcement agencies can and should be given the latitude necessary to prevent terrorist activity and find the terrorists operating in our midst, without abandoning the core ideals of the individual liberty and freedoms that make us a great nation and a free society.
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December 13, 2000
Charitable Choice Policy Resolution
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington has a long history of working with our local Federation, synagogues, churches and other religious organizations toward the goal of helping those in need. While the Council has long recognized the important role of “pervasively-sectarian” religious organizations in helping those in need, it has also held strongly to the Constitutional principles of separation of church and state. Legislation known as "Charitable Choice” may require states to include religious organizations (including churches, synagogues and other houses of worship) when considering agencies with which to contract for Federally funded welfare-related services, without providing effective First Amendment safeguards such as those that prevent proselytization, coercion or indoctrination and that safeguard clients and service provider employees against discrimination on the basis of religion.
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January 12, 2000
Low-Income Workers Policy Resolution
JCRC of Greater Washington
The American Jewish Community has a long and distinguished tradition of being in the forefront of efforts to reduce economic poverty in the United States. There are several reasons for this. In addition to the Jewish immigrant experience in this nation, the concept of “Tikkun Olam” (repair of the world) requires Jews to work for the welfare of all persons. Moreover, Judaism embodies a sense of ethical responsibility to everybody in our nation to assure them the basic necessities of life and to use our efforts to provide all people with the ability to maintain their economic well-being and dignity.
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November 21, 1989
Statement on 1989 District of Columbia Appropriations Act Restrictions
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington has been on record for over 40 years in support of self-determination for the citizens of the District of Columbia in local affairs, and representation of District citizens in the national government equal to all other American citizens. During the 1970's advances were made in local home-rule, giving limited elected self-government to the District.
