Do you have a plan to Vote?
Voting in the November, 2020 Election is already underway. Every year, millions of eligible voters are unable to cast a ballot because of a missed registration deadline, outdated registration information, or other problems with their voter registration. Don't let this happen to you! Visit our 2020 Voter Information page to make your voting plan.
Take Action: Arlington Public School 2021-2022 School Calendar
Arlington Public School (APS)officials are currently considering a calendar for the 2021-2022 academic year incorporating additional holidays that reflect the diversity of the APS community. Learn more and take action here.
2020 Celebration
Thank you to the hundreds of community members who joined us online on September 9th to celebrate with the JCRC. Our heartfelt appreciation to our supporters. Visit our 2020 Celebration page to view our digital ad book, Celebration program, and more.
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
Rabin’s Legacy Was Complex and Nuanced
Alexis Schwartz, Director of the JCRC's Israel Action Center, reflects on the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin, z'l, in the Washington Jewish Week.
Statement on Threat to VA Governor Northam
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...
‘The taste of disappointment:’ Learning about the loss of RBG over brisket and honey cake
Ron Halber, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, found that even as he and his family mourned RBG’s death, they could enjoy their meal— brisket — and each other.
@JCRCgw
Oct 30 Amid scrutiny, Montgomery Co. police explain why ‘pretext traffic stop’ is not racial profiling t.co/r0nVz6xPJP
Oct 30 Daily #coronavirus caseload surpasses 2,000 in D.C. region again, as infection rates continue to rise @washingtonpost t.co/O5ckVyg8mY
Oct 29 Tel Aviv square lights up with 25,000 candles 25 year after #Rabin assassination t.co/TydzeaK3aS
Oct 29 With @GovernorVA signature, police reform measures coming out of the Special Session become law. JCRC applauds the hard work that led to these steps, including (among other things) a ban on no knock warrants,... t.co/Uokz1aQbMj
Oct 28 Rabin’s legacy was complex and nuanced - by Alexis Schwartz director of the Israel Action Center at the @JCRCgw in @WJWeek t.co/qBlDqaFHaB