ABOUT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

JFGP's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) develops and articulates consensus positions concerning matters of public importance on behalf of its constituency. It is the public affairs coordinating and advisory body for the organized Jewish community of NW Oregon and SW Washington.

WORKING HARD FOR THE
JEWISH NORTHWEST

The JCRC develops and articulates consensus positions concerning matters of public importance on behalf of its constituency. It is the public affairs coordinating and advisory body for the organized Jewish community of NW Oregon and SW Washington. 

 

The JCRC seeks to promote mutual understanding among all groups in the greater community and to advance democratic pluralism, harmonious relationships, and respect for human dignity and individual rights across religious, racial, and ethnic lines. The JCRC consists of a cross-section of Portland Jewry representing area organizations and synagogues.

 

Current JCRC Committees:

 

If you like assessing current issues and developing strategies to further the interest of your community, JCRC invites you to get involved. Interested in learning more about JCRC and its committees? Contact Director of Community Relations, Bob Horenstein at 503-245-6496.

JCRC BYLAWS

JCRC POLICY POSITIONS

The JCRC advocates on issues of great importance to the Jewish community in the areas of social justice, civil rights, the environment, Israel and more. Read more on the current issues supported by JCRC.

For information on the consensus of the Greater Portland Jewish community and their stance on anti-semitism and anti-zionism please click the button below.

PRINCIPLES ON ANTI-SEMITISM AND ANTI-ZIONISM

(Adopted November 8, 2017 by the JCRC)

JCRC End-of-Session State Legislative Report (2024)

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