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Antisemitism: A Bipartisan Problem that Demands a Nonpartisan Solution Part 2: How Conservatives Can Counter Antisemitism on the Right
Thursday, November 8, 2021 7:00 PM Eastern JCRC has joined with the ADL Midwest and several other JCRCs on this two-part series. Part One, which took place on Oct. 12, was titled “How Progressives Can Counter Antisemitism on the Left.” Part Two will feature William...
23rd Annual State of Indiana Holocaust Remembrance Program
On November 9, 2021, the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”), Hoosiers from across the state came together to remember and honor the survivors and victims of the Holocaust. For the past 23 years, the Indy JCRC has partnered with the Indiana...
News: Two Major Surveys Released on Antisemitism in America
Antisemitism fears prompted 4 in 10 American Jews to change their behavior last year: AJC surveySource: Philissa Cramer, JTA, October 25, 2021The American Jewish Committee released its annual State of Antisemitism in America report, released on October 25, 2021. It...
Final Opportunity to Sign-up for Fall Teen Programs that Combat Antisemitism!
Calling all 10 – 12th graders! Join JCRC’s Israel Engagement Fellowship Do you know a teen who would benefit from exploring their relationship with Israel in a meaningful way? As a member of the IEF program, your student will learn from peers and mentors working on...
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...
Joint Letter to Senator Young on the Nomination of Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Monday, September 20, 2021 The Office of Senator Todd Young Dirksen Senate Office Building #185 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Young, We, the undersigned Hoosier leaders and organizations, are writing to ask you to allow for a vote on the nomination of Dilawar...
Aaron Welcher Testifying on Redistricting Before the Indiana House Chamber
Good Afternoon; my name is Aaron Welcher; today, I am representing the Jewish Community Relations Council, an organization that has advocated in these halls for 80 years. Firstly, on behalf of the Jewish community, I would like to thank Speaker Huston for working with...
Faith Leader Press Conference for Fair Redistricting: Rabbi Brett Krichiver Remarks
What does it mean to speak with a prophetic voice? The biblical prophets themselves were not always comfortable with their task. The prophet Jonah heard God calling him to Nineveh to speak truth to power, and instead, he fled. He hid from all who would call him to...
Departing Message from David Sklar
Reflecting on my 15 Years as a JCRC Professional After fifteen years, my time working for the Jewish Community Relations Council as our community’s formal representative to elected and government officials has come to a close. It has been an amazing, unique, and...
Briefing & Conversation with Governor Eric Holcomb
Friday, June 18, 202111 am Eastern Governor Eric Holcomb was the first U.S. Governor to visit Israel after the escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas in May. Join JCRC to hear directly from the Governor about why his trip to Israel was so important to him,...
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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...
Joint Letter to Senator Young on the Nomination of Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Monday, September 20, 2021 The Office of Senator Todd Young Dirksen Senate Office Building #185 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Young, We, the undersigned Hoosier leaders and organizations, are writing to ask you to allow for a vote on the nomination of Dilawar...
Aaron Welcher Testifying on Redistricting Before the Indiana House Chamber
Good Afternoon; my name is Aaron Welcher; today, I am representing the Jewish Community Relations Council, an organization that has advocated in these halls for 80 years. Firstly, on behalf of the Jewish community, I would like to thank Speaker Huston for working with...
Indianapolis JCRC Expresses Disappointment at Congressman Carson’s Divisive Rhetoric
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council is extremely disappointed in Indiana Representative Andre Carson’s statements and actions regarding the recent Hamas rocket attacks on Israel and the circumstances leading up to the attacks. On May 11, while hundreds...
INDIANAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL STATEMENT CONDEMNING VIOLENCE IN ISRAEL
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council stands in solidarity with Israel and unequivocally supports Israel’s right to defend itself. Indeed, like all countries, Israel has the responsibility to protect its civilians and its borders against terrorism and...
Indiana Jewish Communities Support Asian American Pacific Islander Hooisers
After the continued increase in anti-Asian hate in America and the deadly attacks on March 16, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia, which predominately targeted Asian American Pacific Islander women, JCRC distributed a letter of support for AAPI communities and secured...
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