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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

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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.

  • A Community Call to Confront Hate is the culmination of a collaborative effort by several local organizations. We hope you will join us May 26th by clicking the image above.

Gubernatorial Forum

With Former Oregon House Minority Leader Republican Christine Drazan

Gubernatorial Forum

With Independent Candidate and former Senator Betsy Johnson - April, 21, 2022

Gubernatorial Forum

Democratic Gubernatorial Forum March 29, 2022

Israel and the UAE

Israel's Growing Relationship With The UAE -Ilan Sztulman Starosta, Israeli Consulate, Dubai

  • Members of United in Spirit met with Mayor Ted Wheeler in Dec. 2020 where we discussed concern for workers, their families, and business owners who can't work safely because of nightly violence.

  • 2021 End-of-Session State Legislative Report

    The JCRC is committed to protecting Medicaid, helping to prevent gun violence, promoting Jewish inclusion in ethnic studies and much more. See how we fared on the priorities of the Jewish community in the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session.

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PRINCIPLES ON ANTI-SEMITISM AND ANTI-ZIONISM

(Adopted November 8, 2017 by the JCRC)

Principles Document

  • Jewish Resources

    A useful list of community contacts and information on Jewish education and civil rights.

  • Oregon and SW Washington

    Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and representatives for Oregon and SW Washington here. Information provided by Govtrack.us

  • Jewish Holiday Description

    The Jewish religion celebrates a number of special days of observance. Because these dates occur according to the Jewish calendar, we provide our local school districts with this calendar to help limit scheduling of important school activities on days when many Jewish kids will be absent. Use it as a reference or send to your school!

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