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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
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.
Press Release: 8 Jewish Community Relations Councils (JCRCs) Release Joint Statement on Congressional Funding Vote re: Iron Dome Missile Defense System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 1:00pm, Friday, September 24, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS, IN: The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council released a joint statement today alongside seven other JCRCs (Chicago, Detroit, Louisville, Minnesota, New York, Phoenix, St Louis)...
Joint Statement from Jewish Community Relations Councils on Congressional Funding of the Iron Dome Missile Defense System
As Jewish Community Relations Councils deeply committed to a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we thank the 420 Members of Congress who voted to fully fund the replenishment of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. This overwhelming...
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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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Crisis in Ukraine, You Can Help
The estimated 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine have been profoundly affected by the political and economic instability that have wracked the country. Thousands are trapped in conflict zones in the east. Thousands more have fled the...
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.