News | Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington

June 18, 2021

Northam forms task force to study more inclusive school calendars and meals

Inside Nova

June 18, 2021

Ku Klux Klan Fanatics Distribute Antisemitic, Homophobic Flyers Targeting School Board in Virginia

The Algemeiner

June 17, 2021

Protecting Our Community: The JCRC Combats Antisemitism

JCRC of Greater Washington

The JCRC envisions a Greater Washington Region with zero tolerance for antisemitism. The recent sharp rise in antisemitic incidents resulting from the conflict between Israel and Hamas demonstrates the need for the JCRC’s ongoing efforts to address this oldest hatred. As only one example among many, just yesterday, we were horrified to learn of hateful, antisemitic, homophobic flyers attacking the Fairfax County School Board distributed at homes in the Springfield and Sully districts. The JCRC is committed to responding forcefully to these hateful attacks and building a community of mutual respect for all.

June 17, 2021

Call it Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

June 17, 2021

Virginia's Growing Diversity Puts Focus On School Calendar, Menus

patch-media-vector-logo.png

June 13, 2021

‘Cause good trouble’: Anti-Israel speaker addresses Virginia high school graduation

World Israel News

June 7, 2021

2nd Israel banner stolen from Har Shalom

Washington Jewish Week

June 7, 2021

2nd Israel banner stolen from Har Shalom

Washington Jewish Week

May 26, 2021

Principle and courage under fire

Washington Jewish Week

May 22, 2021

Tweet about Israel becomes focus at Fairfax Co. school board meeting

WTOP News

May 21, 2021

Support After Tweet About Israel Grows For School Board Member

patch-media-vector-logo.png

May 20, 2021

JCRC rescinds honor for Fairfax County school board member

Washington Jewish Week

May 20, 2021

Tweet by Fairfax Co. School Board Member Sparks Backlash, Support

NBC Washington

May 19, 2021

JCRC Rescinds Honor to Fairfax County School Board Member Abrar Omeish

JCRC of Greater Washington

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.

May 12, 2021

Fairfax County Community Presses New Police Chief and Chairman for Answers

The Connection Newspapers

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. It is not about evictions, annexation, or two states; nor is it about building a better future for Palestinians; the sole purpose of these attacks on civilians is to perpetuate terror and to take advantage of an already tense situation solely for Hamas’s own political benefit.

April 30, 2021

Grieving With Israel

JCRC of Greater Washington

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.

April 27, 2021

Antisemitic incidents historically high in DMV despite slight national decline

WUSA9

April 21, 2021

Here's how Jewish organizations reacted to the Derek Chauvin verdict

The Jerusalem Post

April 21, 2021

Here's how Jewish organizations reacted to the Derek Chauvin verdict

The Jerusalem Post

April 20, 2021

JCRC Statement: A Step Towards Justice

JCRC of Greater Washington

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.