by JCRCStaff | May 12, 2021 | International, Israel, Press Releases & Statements
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...
by JCRCStaff | May 11, 2021 | International, Israel, Programs & Events
The Indy JCRC and Jewish Federations across Indiana are hosting this briefing with Aviv Ezra, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 1 pm ET. Register to attend! Register...
by JCRCStaff | May 11, 2021 | International, Israel
News Escalating rocket fire between Gaza and Israel leaves 2 Israelis and at least 20 Palestinians dead Jewish Telegraphic Agency Gaza terror factions fire more than 200 rockets at Israel; six injured in Ashkelon Jewish News Syndicate Gaza terrorists fire hundreds of...
by JCRCStaff | Mar 31, 2021 | Backgrounder, COVID-19, International, Israel
Purpose Recently the debate over the responsibility of delivering vaccinations to Palestinians has made headlines, leading to condemnations from human rights organizations and U.S. elected officials. JCRC has compiled an informational guide designed to help the...
by JCRCStaff | Mar 30, 2021 | Antisemitism, Government Affairs, International, Israel
On Friday, March 26, 2021, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) introduced the Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021. This piece of Federal legislation reinforces the success of the Abraham Accords...
by JCRCStaff | Mar 24, 2021 | Holocaust, Human Rights Policy, International, JRJN, Programs & Events
It may seem strange that the month of April, so often associated with rebirth and renewal, has been designated by the U.S. as “Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month.” April was selected because many contemporary genocides began during this month,...
