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About JCRC
Established by the Indiana Jewish community while the Holocaust was unfolding in Europe. The core of JCRC’s mission is to safeguard Jews here in the U.S., in Israel, and around the world, by combatting antisemitism through relationship-building and education. Since 1942, the JCRC has been the organized Jewish community’s public affairs arm, working to protect and promote an American society that is just, democratic, and pluralistic.
JCRC convenes the Jewish community’s “Common Table,” around which representatives from Jewish synagogues, agencies, and organizations come together to build consensus on issues important to the Jewish community. We then translate these positions into action through engagement and advocacy.
As the multi-faith and intergroup relations arm of the Jewish community, we look to build bridges wherever possible, acting in coalition with groups that fight discrimination and advocate for human & civil rights and work towards social & economic justice.
JCRC is the Indianapolis Jewish community’s official media relations arm, serving as the primary resource for print, broadcast, and online outlets on topics relating to the local Jewish community, Judaism, and Israel.
Press Releases & Statements
Action Alert: Urge Legislators to Vote “NO” on SB. 1
"NO" to Abortion Restrictions Background: The Indiana General Assembly is currently in a Special Session, debating several bills, including Senate Bill 1. This bill would change current abortion laws to prevent abortions in nearly all cases, with exceptions for rape,...
JCRC Issues Strong Statement in Support of Reproductive Rights
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Indiana Board of Rabbis (IBOR) strongly urge our representatives in the Indiana General Assembly to reconsider further restrictions on access to abortion in this state. Proposals that ban abortion,...
Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council Announces Departure of Executive Director of Lindsey Mintz
After 15 years with the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council, Lindsey B. Mintz will be departing the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council.
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JCRC mobilizes the Jewish community on critical issues and amplifies its voice in the public sphere. We foster meaningful relationships among diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and interest groups, building coalitions based on mutual concerns. JCRC is a trusted resource for our community and political and faith-based partners, providing nuanced consultations on sensitive community and government relations matters.
We work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the frontlines to ensure that the organized Jewish community’s interests are addressed. Our positions are formed based on consensus and civility, creating a broad tent for our community’s diversity.
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Action Alert: Urge Legislators to Vote “NO” on SB. 1
"NO" to Abortion Restrictions Background: The Indiana General Assembly is currently in a Special Session, debating several bills, including Senate Bill 1. This bill would change current abortion laws to prevent abortions in nearly all cases, with exceptions for rape,...
JCRC Issues Strong Statement in Support of Reproductive Rights
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Indiana Board of Rabbis (IBOR) strongly urge our representatives in the Indiana General Assembly to reconsider further restrictions on access to abortion in this state. Proposals that ban abortion,...