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June 28, 2022
JCRC CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT DECISION IN SCHOOL PRAYER CASE
JCRC of Greater Washington
The JCRC of Greater Washington joins numerous other Jewish organizations in condemning the Supreme Court’s decision yesterday in Kennedy v. Bremerton. In ruling that a high school football coach who led on-field Christian prayers immediately after games had not violated the Constitution’s Establishment Clause, the Court has turned church-state jurisprudence on its head, leaving students of minority faiths (and of no faith) feeling unseen, unheard, and unprotected from the pressures of religious conformity and indoctrination.
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June 24, 2022
‘Abortion access is a Jewish value’: Reaction to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Forward
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June 24, 2022
‘After Shabbat, we will act’: American Jews gear up for wave of post-Roe activism
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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June 24, 2022
JCRC CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT DECISION OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE
JCRC of Greater Washington
Agency will forcefully oppose efforts to limit abortion access in the DMV, and work in coalition to ensure that our region is prepared to provide medical care to thousands of additional women
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June 20, 2022
Antisemitic, white supremacist fliers raise alarms in Montgomery County
Washington Jewish Week
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June 20, 2022
Is D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in trouble at the polls?
Jewish Insider
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June 2, 2022
Statement on Antisemitic Vandalism in Montgomery County
JCRC of Greater Washington
This morning, hateful, antisemitic flyers referencing the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and featuring white supremacist tags, were posted on a bus stop in the heart of the Kemp Mill Orthodox Jewish Community at the corner of Arcola Avenue and Lamberton Streets in Kemp Mill. We are shocked and outraged at this blatant attempt to intimidate and put fear into our Jewish community throughout our County and region. The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating this incident and they are working to determine who was behind this horrible act. It is our hope that the people who are responsible for this act are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
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June 2, 2022
Swastika Posted at Bus Stop by Silver Spring Synagogue
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May 24, 2022
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington is pleased to announce that it has been awarded grants from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW), the Shapiro Foundation, and the Welcome US Fund, to coordinate and expand Jewish engagement in the local resettlement of Afghan newcomers.
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May 23, 2022
Montgomery County Vigil Supporting Victims of Buffalo Mass Shooting
JCRC
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May 23, 2022
New Loudoun County schools data shows significant increase in racial slurs, hate speech
ABC7 WJLA
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May 20, 2022
Washington Jewish Week
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May 17, 2022
Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice’ held outside US Congress
The Jerusalem Post
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April 27, 2022
Jewish communities in the US mark the Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Jerusalem Post
In the Washington DC area, the local JCRC will host a virtual community-wide commemoration online at 1 PM on Sunday, May 1. Holocaust survivor Josie Traum will be the keynote speaker.
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March 29, 2022
JCRC & Federation Statement Following Today's Terror Shooting Attack in Israel
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the JCRC of Greater Washington condemn today’s deadly terror shooting attack in Israel—the most recent in a spate of vile attacks by those opposed to peace—and we are heartbroken by the loss of at least five Israeli lives. The continued incitement of violence has no justification, and we call upon all peace-loving individuals to join us in its condemnation.
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March 22, 2022
JCRC & Federation Statement Following Today's Stabbing Attack
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the JCRC of Greater Washington are horrified by today’s brutal terror attack in Beersheba, Israel, and heartbroken by the loss of at least four innocent Israeli lives. This follows several stabbing attempts in Israel over the past few weeks. The continued incitement of violence perpetuated by Islamic extremists has no justification, and we join Israel’s Jewish and Arab political parties in their unified condemnation of the attack.
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March 9, 2022
JCRC of Greater Washington
Decent, safe, accessible, and affordable housing is a basic human right. As embodied in the landmark United States Housing Act of 1937, it is the goal of the United States to provide “decent and affordable housing for all citizens.” The federal Fair Housing Act provides that housing is a civil right and that discrimination in housing related matters is a violation of federal law.
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February 26, 2022
Local organization aims to help as Jewish Ukrainians concerned by Putin's rhetoric
ABC7 WJLA
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February 25, 2022
Proposal to end solitary confinement fails
VPM
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January 31, 2022
Funds Available for Security at Montgomery County Houses of Worship
NBC Washington
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January 29, 2022
Fairfax County adopts school calendar with more religious holidays
The Washington Post
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January 28, 2022
Forty-two Jewish institutions to benefit from security grants
Washington Jewish Week
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January 28, 2022
Fairfax County schools adopt equitable academic calendar with goal of more inclusion
ABC7 WJLA
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January 27, 2022
JCRC Statement on Fairfax County School Board landmark vote for equitable calendar
JCRC of Greater Washington
We are elated that the Fairfax County School Board has taken this landmark, long overdue step to advance equity for minority-faith students. Tonight’s vote is a game-changer; it will have an immediate, dramatic impact on FCPS’ Jewish students and employees, as well as those of other minority faiths, who for the first time will feel that they have been truly seen and heard. Importantly, it also remedies the system-wide confusion and hardships caused by the current “O” calendar, which both teachers and students found highly problematic, and gives Veteran’s Day the recognition it deserves. And it accomplishes all of this without disadvantaging hourly workers or diminishing quality instruction, recognizing the importance to staff of aligning FCPS’ calendar with those of neighboring jurisdictions.
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January 27, 2022
Important News: Montgomery County Jewish Institutions Awarded Operating Dollars for Security Needs
JCRC of Greater Washington
We are pleased to inform you that at a press conference today headlined by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, he announced that the county has awarded a total of $700,000 in security grants for faith based non-profit organizations. In contrast to the federal and Maryland state security grants that are geared towards capital needs, this grant is focused on operating funds -that is resources to hire off-duty police officers to protect our houses of worship, day schools, and agencies.