Jewish Community Relations Committee
Educate, Advocate, Take Action!
The Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) is the central public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community. The JCRC handles government affairs and represents the Jewish Community in many ciritical areas like:
Government and Legislative Affairs,
Israel Education and Advocacy,
Intergroup and Interfaith Outreach, and
Public Education
For more information, visit our About the JCRC page.
Click below to read our latest JCRC Reflector Article:
Identity, Race, and the Importance of Sharing Our Stories
Shared Legacies
The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, NAACP Virginia State Conference, Henrico Branch NAACP, Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, Richmond Crusade for Voters, Virginia Holocaust Museum, AJC Washington DC, ADL Washington DC, Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives, University of Richmond Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Richmond Hillel, Jewish Life at VCU, Jewish Family Services (JFS), Weinstein JCC, Congregation Keneseth Beth Israel, Congregation Or Atid, Temple Beth El, Congregation Or Ami, Congregation Beth Ahabah, Chabad of Virginia, Kehillah, Congregation Brith Achim
The Allianz Foundation, Bon Secours, Salomon & Ludwin, Dominion Payroll and The Richmond Jewish Foundation
Click to Watch Recording of Shared Legacies Panel Discussion
Thank you to our panelists: Eric Ward, Bishop Darryl Husband, Dr. Tarece Johnson, Dr. Michael Dickinson, Dr. Julian Hayter, and Rabbi Peter Berg
Interfaith Community Statement on Colleyville, Texas
We thank the leaders and institutions of all faiths across our community and the world who have sent us prayers, love, and strength for the freed hostages and the Congregation Beth Israel community – and we thank all those in law enforcement who ensured the safe outcome in Colleyville, Texas.
We also thank Governor Youngkin for his signing of Executive Order Eight aimed at combating Antisemitism in the Commonwealth. In 2022, violent Antisemitism is all too real and concern for our safety is too often at the forefront of our minds when entering our houses of worship. Shabbat in the Jewish community is a day of rest and a day of wholeness. To repeatedly have these sacred days torn asunder and our global community sent into chaos causes a trauma that no community should have to endure.
Please Click HERE for Full Statement
Executive Order to Combat Antisemitism
On day one of his new administration, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order establishing a commission to combat Antisemitism. We want to thank the Governor for following through on one of his earliest pledges in the campaign and we encourage members of the Jewish community to reach out and do the same.
We look forward to working with the Governor on the next steps in forming the commission and in implementing its recommendations. With the alarming rise in Antisemitism, highlighted by this past weekend's incident in Colleyville, Texas, this is an important and needed effort to rid the Commonwealth of Antisemitism and racism in all its forms.
Jewish Advocacy Day Virtual Program
In Case You Missed it Click HERE to Watch Recording
JCRC 2021 Virtual Legislative Reception
A Virtual Program Featuring our
Central Virginia Senators and Delegates
Our community leaders presented our 2022 legislative focus areas, and our legislators shared what they will look to accomplish in the upcoming legislative session.
Thank you to all the legislators who were able to join us!
Please see the recorded programs below:
Evening Session Recording
Morning Session Recording
Evening Session:
Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant (R) 12th
Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D) 9th
Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D) 72nd
Morning Session:
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D) 16th
Del. Betsy Carr (D) 69th
Del. Dawn Adams (D) 68th
Del. Rodney Willett (D) 73rd
Del. Carrie Coyner (R) 67th
Richmond
Stands Against Antisemitism
Articles and Statistics on the the Rise of Anti-Jewish and Anti-Israel Hatred
Richmond
Stands with Israel
Resources on the Recent Hostilities in Israel
Advocacy In Action
- Click HERE to urge Congress to increase non-profit security funding.
- Click HERE to urge the Senate to pass the supplemental funding for Iron Dome that has already passed the House.
- Israel ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to Stand with Israel!
Recent Programs
Stand Against Antisemitism
Click HERE to watch the recording!
Thank you to our Special Guests, Allies, and Community Partners
Taking White Supremacy to Court:
The Charlottesville Case
Click HERE to watch the recording!
Thank you to our partner,
Integrity First for America
the organization spearheading the Charlottesville legal case.