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Bay Area Jewish, Asian friendships begin with newspaper ad

The friendship began with an ad in a Chinese newspaper. It was the spring of May 2020 and the beginning of the pandemic. Tye Gregory, CEO of Jewish Community Relations Council, noticed the rise in violence against the Asian community as then-President Donald Trump and others blamed the pandemic on “the Chinese virus.” He has… Continue reading Bay Area Jewish, Asian friendships begin with newspaper ad

Some of Israel’s staunchest Bay Area supporters are speaking out against proposed judicial reform

The Jewish Federations of North America, an umbrella organization representing 146 Federations in the U.S. and Canada, sent an open letter to Netanyahu and Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid declaring a “deep and abiding love for the State of Israel” while urging the leaders to “make clear that a [simple] majority of just 61 votes… Continue reading Some of Israel’s staunchest Bay Area supporters are speaking out against proposed judicial reform

Even in Bay Area, Jewish residents face ‘drumbeat’ of antisemitism

For many years, Rabbi Ryan Bauer has taken teenagers from San Francisco’s Congregation Emanu-El to the national Holocaust Memorial Museum. In the past five years or so, Bauer started noticing a change in the reaction the young people had to the exhibits. They used to walk out of the Washington, D.C., museum talking about history,… Continue reading Even in Bay Area, Jewish residents face ‘drumbeat’ of antisemitism

The Jewish community must embrace ethnic studies, not shun it – opinion

With ethnic studies back in the news, thanks to a handful of California school districts intent on including antisemitic and anti-Israel content in their curriculum, it is unsurprising we are hearing from national voices once again. As leaders of three consequential California Jewish organizations, we work daily to end discrimination against Jewish students in the… Continue reading The Jewish community must embrace ethnic studies, not shun it – opinion

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Jeremy Russell – Director of Marketing and Communications – jrussell@jcrc.org – 415.977.7417

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JCRC Elects New Officers

For Immediate Release July 3, 2023 San Francisco, CA – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Bay Area is pleased to announce its election of the following new officer slate at its June board meeting: Officers President – Jan Reicher, San Francisco, CA Vice President – Christina Jefferson M.S., HRM, San Francisco, CA… Continue reading JCRC Elects New Officers

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Celebrating JCRC’s 75th Anniversary with a Bold New Identity

For Immediate Release January 11, 2023 San Francisco, CA – In recognition of JCRC’s 75th anniversary this year, we are excited to launch a bold, colorful, and inclusive new identity. Moving forward, we will go by “JCRC Bay Area” to better reflect our commitments to thriving Jewish communities across the North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and… Continue reading Celebrating JCRC’s 75th Anniversary with a Bold New Identity

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JCRC Releases Survey of Bay Area Jewish Identity

For Immediate Release December 5, 2022 San Francisco, CA – The Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties (JCRC Bay Area) today announced the first-ever Survey of Bay Area Jewish Identity. Conducted by EMC Research, a well-respected national public opinion firm with Bay Area roots, the… Continue reading JCRC Releases Survey of Bay Area Jewish Identity

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JCRC Launches “BANJO” Network for Jewish Elected Officials

For Immediate Release November 21, 2022 San Francisco, CA – The Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties (JCRC Bay Area) is excited to announce today the formal launch of the Bay Area Network of Jewish Officials (BANJO). This partnership between JCRC and Jewish elected officials… Continue reading JCRC Launches “BANJO” Network for Jewish Elected Officials

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JCRC Applauds the Expansion of the California Security Grant Program

For Immediate Release September 19, 2022 San Francisco, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 1664 into law, which expands the California Nonprofit Security Grant Program to cover additional security measures and removes the sunset date for the grant, making it available for years to come. JCRC is proud to have sponsored… Continue reading JCRC Applauds the Expansion of the California Security Grant Program

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Consul General of Ukraine to Speak at JCRC Freedom Seder

For Immediate Release March 31, 2022 San Francisco, CA – Dmytro Kushneruk, Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco, will speak at the JCRC Freedom Seder of the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) on Monday, April 4, 2022. Consul General Kushneruk plans to address the crushing situation in Ukraine during wartime,… Continue reading Consul General of Ukraine to Speak at JCRC Freedom Seder

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JCRC Applauds Governor Newsom’s Ethnic Studies Guidance

For Immediate Release August 23, 2023 In a letter sent today to all school leaders across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Board of Education provided critical guidance on “Ethnic Studies Curriculum and Instructional Materials.” We appreciate the commitment that Governor Newsom and the State Board of Education have shown to ensure fair and… Continue reading JCRC Applauds Governor Newsom’s Ethnic Studies Guidance

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