Jewish Community Relations Council of JFedGMW

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is the advocacy and public affairs arm of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

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We thank @RepSherrill for her leadership and support in the fight against antisemitism. As strong advocates for NJ legislation to adopt the IHRA definition, we commend her call for action at the state level. It is time for NJ to adopt IHRA and stand up against antisemitism.

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ACTION NEEDED: After Iran refused to accept the U.S. offer to dismantle its nuclear program, Israel took decisive action against the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.

Tell your members of Congress to stand with our ally: https://t.co/xyRPu9xuId

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It’s Election Day!
New Jersey is one of only two states electing a new governor this year along with many state and local officials. Polls are open from 6 am – 8 pm.  Confirm your in-person polling location here: https://t.co/ICawqGu0zF

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18 high school juniors with JCRC’s Teen Israel Leadership Council went to Washington DC last week to speak with our Senators and Members of Congress about surging levels of antisemitism in New Jersey, and lobby for increased military aid and security assistance for Israel.

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We with US Senator Andy Kim to discuss concerns of the NJ Jewish community related to his recent vote to block US arms sales to Israel. The meeting included CEO’s, JCRC Directors and lay leaders, all of whom expressed our community’s deep disappointment with the Senator’s vote.

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“Jewish communities will mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who leaves behind a legacy of friendship to our communities, condemned antisemitism as a ‘sin’ and reaffirmed the centrality of ‘Nostra Aetate,’” said #JewishFederations’ Rabbi Josh Stanton

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ACT NOW! Anti-Israel members of Congress are attempting to block essential arms sales to Israel! Senator Sanders is forcing a vote next week.

TAKE ACTION: Tell NJ Senator Andy Kim to REJECT these anti-Israel efforts. Contact Senator Kim at: https://t.co/dgvqN6mNC1

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“Where they tried to break us, we will rise. From great pain, hope can emerge.”

Read "A New Alliance to Strengthen the NJ-Israel Relationship" and learn about Ofakim Mayor Itzik Daninos visit to New Jersey: https://t.co/NoDliut02P

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@OLS_LegInfo We are also grateful to local Assembly members Rosy Bagolie, Reginald Atkins, Aura Dunn, Michele Matsikoudis, Nancy Munoz, and Senators Jon Bramnick and Anthony Bucco, for your support.
@ASWRosyBagolie @asmatkins @AswAuraDunn @AswMatsikoudis @NancyFMunoz @BramnickLaw @tonybucco

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Thank you to the state  senators and assemblymen and women who voted unanimously to change the date of the NJ state primary next year which falls on the second day of Shavuot.

The date has been moved one week later  to June 10.

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Special thanks to State Sen. John McKeon, Vice-Chairman of the senate committee that sent the bill to the floor of the senate, who has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community. @OLS_LegInfo

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#JewishFederations are deeply grateful to both the House and the Senate for passing the National Defense Authorization Act. Read our full statement: https://t.co/h6oL42m5Ci

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The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) is within reach—but we need to send a strong message to ensure it passes before the 118th Congress ends in just two weeks! Click here to help: https://t.co/Y3YygvG0Ji

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Our Teen Israel Leadership Council recently met with Harvard graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum, who filed a landmark discrimination suit against his alma mater over its response to antisemitism.

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The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest congratulates Senator-Elect Andy Kim and our newly re-elected Members of Congress:  Representatives Mikie Sherrill, Tom Kean, Jr. LaMonica McIver, Rob Menedez and Josh Gottheimer.

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Last week, JCRC sponsored a candidates forum with Tom Kean, Jr. (R) and Sue Altman (D).

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Earlier this week our Teen Israel Leadership Council and Diller cohort met with Noa Reuveni, best friend of Ziv Berman who was taken captive in Gaza on October 7 with his twin brother Gali.

It has now been 382 days since Ziv and Gali were brutally abducted from their homes.

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Voting will help ensure that you and the Jewish community have a crucial voice in shaping national policy and determining the future of our country.

Learn more about informative Candidate Forums, how to vote in New Jersey, and more: https://t.co/gHYY3Jynn3

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JCRC was proud to both support and send representatives to Skin in the Game: Faith-Based Education to Strengthen Jewish-Black Solidarity. Participants are now looking forward to taking their collective knowledge back to their home organizations.