Public Affairs
With decades of experience, JCRC is the go-to public affairs organization for the Jewish community and a trusted liaison with political and civic leaders. As a convener and advocate, JCRC cultivates the Jewish community’s commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities for activism and advocacy for the causes we believe in. JCRC is proud to work and build coalitions with interfaith and interethnic partners on issues of shared concern, united by our common pursuit of a just society.
The San Francisco Interfaith Council is blessed to count the JCRC as a valued partner. The contributions made by JCRC to interfaith work in San Francisco, in general, and to advancing the mission of the SFIC, in particular, cannot be overstated. Luminaries at the JCRC were visionaries in the SFIC’s founding and continue to lead the way in engaging ethnically and religiously diverse groups, providing sensible leadership on issues of controversy or concern, and enhancing the quality of life in San Francisco.”
-Michael G. Pappas, Executive Director, San Francisco Interfaith Council
What's New
Stand for Students at San Francisco State University
We are deeply concerned about the intellectual and physical safety of Jewish students at SF State. It is the responsibility of the administration to set and enforce boundaries that protect free speech and ensure the safety of every student. Write California State University Chancellor Dr. Timothey White and DEMAND ACTION NOW!
Read the J Weekly's coverage, "JCRC campaign aimed at ‘toxic culture’ for Jews at SFSU."
Past Campaigns
- Support the California Values Act (SB 54), which prohibits the use of state and local resources to fuel mass deportations and upholds values of equal treatment, community, family unity and common humanity that JCRC strongly endorses.
- "Bear a Torch for Liberty" shined a light on the people and groups in our community who have stood for the consensus positions that we together strive to uphold as we work with our allies for pluralism and justice. For the several weeks surrounding Hanukah we will be highlighting these torchbearers of liberty whose inspiring work assures a just society and a secure Jewish future.
- "18 Days of Action Against Gun Violence" offered participants 18 different actions and educational resources related to violence prevention and gun control. It was picked up for a story in the J Weekly, "Bay Area Jewish groups push for gun control measures."
- The "Year of Civil Discourse" Initiative was designed to elevate the level of discourse when discussing polarizing issues within our community and help people meaningfully discuss challenging topics in order to inspire and empower one another.