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.
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.
► Legislative Advocacy
► Israel Advocacy
► Intergroup Outreach
See the latest JCRC Meeting Minutes here
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We're Advocating for You
We lobbied to maintain funding for Medicaid, enact legislation to combat hunger, end wage theft, put in place common sense gun control, and garner opposition to the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
We lobbied to maintain funding for Medicaid, enact legislation to combat hunger, end wage theft, put in place common sense gun control, and garner opposition to the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
We lobbied to maintain funding for Medicaid, enact legislation to combat hunger, end wage theft, put in place common sense gun control, and garner opposition to the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment...
We lobbied to maintain funding for Medicaid, enact legislation to combat hunger, end wage theft, put in place common sense gun...
We lobbied to maintain funding for Medicaid, enact legislation to combat hunger, end w...
We lobbied to maintain funding for Medicaid, enact legis...
We lobbied to maintain funding ...
We lobbied to maintai...
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Buy Israeli Goods
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Subcommittee promotes the strengthening of US-Israel ties and is currently focusing on countering the global movement to delegitimize Israel through boycotts and divestment. You can help by purchasing Israeli goods in our area.
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Subcommittee promotes the strengthening of US-Israel ties and is currently focusing on countering the global movement to delegitimize Israel through boycotts and divestment. You can help by purchasing Israeli goods in our area.
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Subcommittee promotes the strengthening of US-Israel ties and is currently focusing on countering the global movement to delegitimize Israel through boycotts and divest...
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Subcommittee promotes the strengthening of US-Israel ties and is currently focusing on countering ...
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Subcommittee promotes the strengthening of US-Israel ties ...
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Subcommittee promotes the st...
The JCRC’s Israel Advocacy Sub...
The JCRC’s Israel Ad...
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Oregon and SW Washington
Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and representatives for Oregon and SW Washington here. Information provided by Govtrack.us
Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and representatives for Oregon and SW Washington here. Information provided by Govtrack.us
Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and representatives for Oregon and SW Washington here. Information provided by Govtrack.us
Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and representatives for Oregon and SW Washington here. Information provided by G...
Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and representatives for Oregon and SW Wa...
Congressional Delegation - Find your senators and repres...
Congressional Delegation - Find...
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Jewish Holiday Calendar
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!
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 ...
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 l...
The Jewish religion celebrates a number of special days of observance. Because these dates occur according to the Jewish calend...
The Jewish religion celebrates a number of special days of observance. Because these da...
The Jewish religion celebrates a number of special days o...
The Jewish religion celebrates a...
The Jewish religion ce...
Working Hard for the Jewish Northwest
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.
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.
| NAME | AFFILIATION |
| Marilyn Abend | JCRC Executive Committee |
| Naomi Angier | Beit Haverim |
| Nancy Becker | Havurah Shalom |
| Craig Berne | Shaarie Torah |
| Doug Blauer | Neveh Shalom |
| Rabbi Michael Cahana | At-large |
| Dina Dubson | At-large |
| Elizabeth Friedenwald | Beth Israel |
| Harry Glauber | Kesser Israel |
| Joel Glick | P'nai Or |
| Mitch Goldstein | Shir Tikvah |
| Doug Green | At-large |
| Yoni Kahn-Jochnowitz | At-large |
| Hank Kaplan | Legislative Advocacy |
| Shelly Klapper | Jewish Federation |
| Charles Levy | Ahavath Achim |
| Susan Marcus | Cedar Sinai Park |
| Joyce Mendelsohn | Jewish Federation/IOC |
| Michelle Minch | Israel Advocacy |
| Paul Norr | JFCS/JCRC Exec. Comm. |
| Randie Peterson | Immediate Past chair |
| Jeff Reingold | JCRC Executive Committee |
| Terry Reynolds | Central Oregon |
| Stan Sandberg | Kol Shalom |
| Arden Shenker | JCPA |
| Neil Simon | At-large |
| Ed Tonkin | Federation Chair |
| Michael Weiner | JCRC Chair |
| David Wolf | Kol Ami |
This year, our Jewish Community Relations Council hosted US Senator Jeff Merkley (below with a JCRC member) in discussions about opposing cuts to Medicaid funding and supporting the bipartisan Combatting BDS Act.