Juneteenth Learning and Dialogue: Black and Jewish America
Following the screening, hear from a panel of Jews of Color from the DMV region, including Rabbi Shais Rishon and Chess Jakobs, as they reflect on the series and discuss how it addresses and represents the experiences of Black Jews in the United States.
Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Make plans to attend this year's Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival on Friday, June 19th. The JCRC will once again have a table in the Wellness and Social Action Pavillion at Cabin John Village, which is just one of many Festival events.
Rozana: Peacebuilding Through Health
Rozana CEO Ran Goldstein and Director of International Advocacy Mohammad Asideh will discuss the challenges and opportunities of advancing healthcare cooperation during a time of war and deep division.
JCRC Election Resources
The JCRC of Greater Washington has partnered with Washington Jewish Week to produce Election Voters' Guides to help voters make informed choices about candidates seeking elected office. Video recordings of recent candidate forums can also be viewed here.
JCRC By The Numbers
5,600 students reached through Student to Student program
$16.5 Million government funding for community security & social services
10,500 students and teachers met with a holocaust survivor or 2g presentation
As hate crimes escalate, local governments must take the lead to secure communities at risk
The need for more security resources is clear as hate crimes against Jews dramatically increase.
The Banner: Why a Holocaust Survivor's Daughter is Telling Her Family Story to Students
John Horvath never wanted to tell his only daughter about what he suffered during the Holocaust.
A Sledgehammer Is Not Always the Answer
Guila Franklin Siegel, JCRC of Greater Washington’s chief operating officer, caught some public flak recently for suggesting, in an interview with The Washington Post, that a local school system under investigation for antisemitism had actually made improvements during the four years JCRC had been working with it.