October 26, 2021
JCRC Says New FCPS “O” Calendar Does Not Remedy Accommodation Failures
JCRC of Greater Washington
Results of High Holiday survey highlight consequences of refusal to adopt equitable, inclusive calendar
WASHINGTON DC- October 26, 2021 - The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) yesterday wrote to the Fairfax County School Board to share the results of its informal survey of Jewish parents, teachers, and students who sought accommodations to observe the High Holidays last month.
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October 21, 2021
JCRC Outraged by Sunrise DC’s Antisemitic Statement
JCRC of Greater Washington
Agency condemns divisive action ahead of Freedom to Vote Rally in D.C.
WASHINGTON DC—October 20, 2021 – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington this evening issued the following statement in response to Sunrise DC’s declining a speaking slot at the Freedom to Vote rally this weekend, due to the participation of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC):
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October 1, 2021
Jewish Community Outraged by Antisemitic Attack on Elected Official
JCRC of Greater Washington
Jewish Community Outraged by Antisemitic Attack
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September 9, 2021
Jewish Community Applauds Gov. Northam for Religious Sensitivity
JCRC of Greater Washington
Jewish Community Applauds Gov. Northam
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July 30, 2021
Jewish Community Dismayed by Trend of Offensive Remarks Minimizing the Holocaust
JCRC of Greater Washington
WASHINGTON DC—July 30, 2021 – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington is dismayed by yet another instance of a public figure making offensive remarks that minimize the Holocaust in what has become a sickening trend.
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June 17, 2021
Protecting Our Community: The JCRC Combats Antisemitism
JCRC of Greater Washington
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May 19, 2021
JCRC Rescinds Honor to Fairfax County School Board Member Abrar Omeish
JCRC of Greater Washington
JCRC Rescinds Honor to Fairfax County School Board Member Abrar Omeish
The JCRC has cancelled its decision to honor at its annual meeting to be held tomorrow, May 20, Ms. Abrar Omeish, one of the five members of the Fairfax County School Board who partnered with the JCRC to champion faith equity during the Board’s recent deliberations on the 2021-2022 calendar.
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May 11, 2021
Statement on Situation in Israel
JCRC of Greater Washington
The JCRC of Greater Washington stands with our sisters and brothers in Israel. We condemn Hamas and Islamic Jihad, whose rocket fire incessantly and indiscriminately targets Israelis, and we mourn the deaths of those who have been killed in the barrage. The violence perpetuated by Hamas terrorists has no justification.
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April 30, 2021
JCRC of Greater Washington
Dear Friends,
As we enter a somber Shabbat for the Jewish people, we are still reeling from the tragic loss of life at Mount Meron in Israel during a celebration of Lag Ba’Omer. Many families are still searching for their loved ones, while others are caring for the seriously injured, or grieving.
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April 20, 2021
JCRC Statement: A Step Towards Justice
JCRC of Greater Washington
Dear Friends,
Today jurors in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
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April 8, 2021
JCRC of Greater Washington
Washington, DC - April 8, 2021 - Executive Director of The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington, Ron Halber, today issued the following statement following offensive and hurtful remarks made by Maryland State Delegate Daniel Cox on Holocaust Remembrance Day when he attempted to compare a bill that would allow children to seek mental health treatment to the horrors of the Holocaust:
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March 19, 2021
FCPS School Calendar Vote: A letter from the JCRC
JCRC of Greater Washington
Dear Friends:
As Shabbat nears, we want to take a moment to reflect on last night’s deeply disappointing vote by the Fairfax County School Board. Like so many of you, we hoped that meaningful progress was finally within reach, after years of struggling with FCPS over unfair treatment of Jewish students forced to miss school on our holidays, endure inappropriate Christmas-related activities, and bear the brunt of increasing incidents of antisemitism.
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March 18, 2021
Letter to Montgomery County Board of Education on Proposed 2021-2022 Calendar Options
JCRC of Greater Washington
To: Hon. Brenda Wolff and Members of The Montgomery County Board of Education
cc: Dr. Jack Smith
Dr. Monifa McKnight
Mr. Troy Boddy
Dear President Wolff and fellow Board of Education members:
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January 7, 2021
Jewish Community of the Nation’s Capital Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol
JCRC of Greater Washington
Washington DC - Jan. 6, 2021 - The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington condemns the lawlessness and violence taking place in our nation’s capital. Today, the JCRC issued the following statement:
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December 4, 2020
JCRC of Greater Washington
Washington DC —Dec. 4, 2020 – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington today applauded the Arlington County School Board and the Loudoun County School Board for voting to adopt academic calendars for the 2021-2022 school year that will close schools on days coinciding with major religious observances.
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November 7, 2020
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his victory in the 2020 presidential election. American citizens came out in record numbers to participate in our democracy and their voices have been heard and counted.
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October 13, 2020
The JCRC Statement on Threat to VA Governor Northam
JCRC of Greater Washington
Washington DC – Executive Director of The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington Ron Halber and JCRC President Ronald A. Paul, MD today issued the following statement:
The JCRC is alarmed that conspirators who this week plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also discussed Virginia Governor Ralph Northam as a potential target. Violence or violent threats targeting elected leaders are abhorrent in a civilized society and threaten the foundation of our democratic system.
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September 17, 2020
The Jewish Community of the Nation's Capital Dismayed at Lack of Holocaust Awareness
JCRC of Greater Washington
Washington DC—September 17, 2020 – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington is shocked and dismayed at the U.S. Millennial Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Survey put out by The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. The report reveals appallingly low levels of Holocaust awareness and understanding among American millennials and members of Generation Z in our region.
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September 15, 2020
The Jewish community of Greater Washington welcomes today’s signing of the Abraham Accords
JCRC of Greater Washington
Washington DC—September 15, 2020 – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington join Jewish communities around the world in welcoming today’s historic signing of a peace accord between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. The two Arab countries finalized the normalization of relations and establishment of full diplomatic relations with Israel at a White House ceremony.
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June 2, 2020
Jewish Community of Greater Washington Expresses Solidarity with African-American Community
JCRC of Greater Washington
WASHINGTON DC—June 2, 2020 – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington and dozens of Jewish organizations in the Washington region today issued the following statement following the killing by police of George Floyd and the ongoing response in our region and across the country:
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April 8, 2020
Chag Pesach Sameach, Happy Passover From The JCRC
JCRC of Greater Washington
As Jews worldwide prepare to welcome Passover 2020, we keenly feel its bittersweet resonance. With nearly half the world’s population in some type of quarantine, many of us will celebrate the Festival of Freedom separated from extended family, worried about ill loved ones, and concerned about our own physical, emotional and financial well-being.
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December 13, 2019
JCRC of Greater Washington
Shabbat Reflections
Friday, December 13, 2019
As we close out the week, we write to say Shabbat Shalom and reflect on this week filled with news important to the Jewish community: the tragic shooting in New Jersey, the President’s Executive Order about Anti-Semitism, and newly called elections in Israel.
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December 13, 2019
JCRC of Greater Washington
Shabbat Reflections
Friday, December 13, 2019
As we close out the week, we write to say Shabbat Shalom and reflect on this week filled with news important to the Jewish community: the tragic shooting in New Jersey, the President’s Executive Order about Anti-Semitism, and newly called elections in Israel.
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December 13, 2019
Shabbat Reflections, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
JCRC of Greater Washington
Shabbat Reflections, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
As we close out the week, we write to say Shabbat Shalom and reflect on this week filled with news important to the Jewish community: the tragic shooting in New Jersey, the President’s Executive Order about Anti-Semitism, and newly called elections in Israel.
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October 23, 2019
JCRC of Greater Washington
Maryland’s leading Jewish community advocacy organizations and key state legislators applauded plans announced by State Superintendent Karen B. Salmon to enhance and expand required Holocaust instruction in public schools.
