July 14, 2022
Faith Community Advisory Group Statement on recent hate incidents
JCRC of Greater Washington
The Faith Community Advisory Group is very disturbed to learn about the incidents impacting St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Parish, North Bethesda United Methodist Church, and Wildwood Baptist Church over the weekend. We strongly condemn these manifestations of intolerance and hate. In this difficult time, we stand firmly with the community members impacted and encourage those who reside in Montgomery County, MD to continue to work toward building a more inclusive community that welcomes and respects people no matter their religion, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or disability. Differences in opinions and viewpoints are not a reason for anyone to take hateful actions, and prove our need for mutual respect and understanding in Montgomery County.
July 1, 2022
Jewish community leaders will fight attempts to restrict abortion in Virginia
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July 1, 2022
Coach Kennedy being allowed to pray at the 50-yard line is not good for Jews
Forward
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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
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
June 20, 2022
Antisemitic, white supremacist fliers raise alarms in Montgomery County
Washington Jewish Week
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.
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.
May 23, 2022
Montgomery County Vigil Supporting Victims of Buffalo Mass Shooting
JCRC
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
May 17, 2022
Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice’ held outside US Congress
The Jerusalem Post
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
February 25, 2022
Proposal to end solitary confinement fails
VPM
January 31, 2022
Funds Available for Security at Montgomery County Houses of Worship
NBC Washington
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
