by JCRCStaff | May 4, 2021 | Domestic, Government Affairs, Legislative Affairs
The 2021 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly began on January 4, 2021. State legislators introduced over 1,000 bills, 220 of which completed the legislative process and went to the Governor for his signature. The following is a list of JCRC’s top...
by JCRCStaff | Jan 18, 2021 | Community Engagement & Intergroup Affairs, Domestic, Government Affairs, Take action
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Today by Advocating for Housing JusticeMonday, January 18, 2021 Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a time when Americans reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the racism that still inflicts our society....
by JCRCStaff | Sep 18, 2020 | Domestic, Government Affairs, Programs & Events
The JCRC & Carmel Interfaith Alliance invites you to join us to hear from central Indiana State Senate and House candidates! Candidates Attending House District 24: Donna Schaibley (Incumbent) & Naomi Bechtold House District 39: Jerry Torr (Incumbent) &...
by JCRCStaff | Sep 8, 2020 | Antisemitism, Domestic, Government Affairs, Racial Justice & Equity, Take action
Urge Your Members of Congress to Support the “NO-HATE Act” We continue to see a rise in the number of hate crimes across the United States. Please join the Indianapolis JCRC and our national partners at the American Jewish Committee and National Urban...
by Amber Maze | Jul 7, 2017 | Domestic, Press Releases & Statements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2017 The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council was shocked and saddened by the June 29th police action shooting that resulted in the death of Aaron Bailey, an unarmed black man. The circumstances of Mr. Bailey’s death leaves...
by Amber Maze | Apr 25, 2017 | Domestic, Press Releases & Statements
Today, Governor Eric Holcomb announced his intent to sign House Enrolled Act 1024, titled Prayer in School, into law. During the 2017 legislative session JCRC continued its long history of advocating for a clear separation of Church and State by actively opposing this...
