Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey - JCRC

HOW WE OPERATE

As the umbrella body for local member organizations, synagogues and at-large members appointed by the Federation, the JCRC unifies, mobilizes, represents and is responsible to the South Jersey Jewish community.

Members are charged with reporting on issues discussed at JCRC meetings to the organizations they represent and articulating them to the larger Jewish community as well as the greater community. The JCRC works on behalf of the Jewish community to address the concerns of Jews here and abroad through strengthening inter-group understanding, promoting the peaceful resolution of conflicts and enhancing a just and pluralistic society.

THE JCRC MANDATE INCLUDES

Addressing through education and advocacy, the following issues:
- U.S./Israel relations
- Anti-Semitism
- Separation of church and state
- Jewish security
- Tolerance education
- Inter-group relations
We work toward:
- Developing consensus within the Jewish community on issues of policy
- Protecting, preserving and promoting a just, pluralistic and democratic American society
- Safeguarding the rights and security of Jews here, in Israel and around the world
- Maintaining relationships on an on-going basis with law enforcement and communicating with local Jewish organizations on issues of security
- Developing relationships with other groups in the local community to build bridges and coalitions of understanding and good will.

JCRC DEPARTMENTS
Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Catholic Jewish Commission
BookMates Program