Message from President Andrew Stern
JCRC successes and Passover renewal
We are delighted to bring you the second issue of our JCRC e-newsletter. Great things continue to happen at the JCRC.
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Point/Counterpoint
Should the Ten Commandments be displayed in public buildings?
Representatives from the Orthodox Union and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism take opposing sides on the issue of displaying the Ten Commandments in public spaces.
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Remembering Pope John Paul II
JCRC offers condolences to Catholic community
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Community Relations Council join the world in mourning the passing of POPE JOHN PAUL II.
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Jerusalem Diary
Observations from Israel
JCRC Assistant Director Julie Weingrad shares her observations after spending two weeks in Jerusalem with the Young Jewish Leaders Diplomatic Seminar. The Seminar is hosted by Israel's Foreign Ministry and brings together young Jewish leaders from all over the world.
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Montgomery County Advocacy Day
Huge Success for JCRC and local advocates
Over 50 local advocates joined the JCRC for Montgomery County Jewish Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. The JCRC met with Montgomery County Council members to discuss key issues facing the Jewish and non-Jewish communities of Greater Washington.
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Maryland Jewish Alliance
2005 General Assembly Session in Review
The 2005 General Assembly session was a successful one for Maryland’s Jewish community. We achieved protection against insurance discrimination for travelers to Israel and other foreign countries. We saw the passage of a measure to enhance Holocaust and genocide education in Maryland. Our community also supported a major increase in school construction funding, and advocated for grants to help our agencies serve more people in need in our community and throughout the state.
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Sukkot in April
Muslims and Jews build together
The JCRC of Greater Washington and the Montgomery County Muslim Council co-sponsored a Sukkot in April house on Sunday, April 17. Together a team of 25-30 people came together to help clean, repair, and paint the outside of a house belonging to a low-income disabled couple in Sandy Spring, Maryland.
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Lunch in the District with Council Chairwoman Linda Cropp
Cropp discusses education, pensions and affordable housing for DC residents
The D.C. Commission of the Jewish Community Relations Council continued its 2005 lunchtime series with elected officials by hosting DC Council Chairwoman Linda Cropp on Thursday, April 7th in the Library of the DC/JCC.
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Virginia Jews Advocate on Capital Hill
Delegation addresses Medicaid, NORCs and Israel
On April 20th the northern Virginia Jewish community, joined by our sister community from Richmond, met on Capitol Hill with our Virginia lawmakers, as well as Jewish Senators and Representatives from around the country.
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Jews Report Lobbying Successes in Richmond
Northern Virginia Jewish Community secures $197,000 in State funding for non-profit agencies
From resounding defeats of harmful legislation to securing $197,000 in State funding for Jewish non-profit agencies, the Northern Virginia Jewish community had much to celebrate in the 2005 Virginia General Assembly, and much preparation to begin for 2006.
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Virginia Legislative Reviews at a Synagogue Near You
Discussion of 2005 from a Jewish advocacy perspective
JCRC Assistant Director for Northern Virginia Debra Linick, is discussing the 2005 Virginia Legislative Session from a Jewish advocacy perspective at area synagogues and Jewish agencies. Events often include guest appearances by local State Delegates and Senators.
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JCRC Upcoming Events
Please join us for JCRC Events in Northern Virginia, DC and Suburban Maryland
May 4: Yom Hashoah V'Hagvurah
May 18: JCRC Annual Fundraiser
June 5: IsraelFest 2005
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Social Justice Network
Opportunities for tikkun olam in your community
Freedom Seder, Yom HaShoah: Visions and Echoes, Interfaith Panel Discussion,Oral Rehydration Packets, Used Cell Phone Collection, Books for Israel
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JCRC Board of Directors Nominations
Nominations due May 13, 2005 for two-year term
The JCRC of Greater Washington is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors for a two-year term commencing on July 1, 2005 and concluding on June 30, 2007. Serving on the JCRC’s board is a meaningful way to make a positive contribution to the community relations and public affairs efforts of our community.
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JCRC Board of Directors Nomination Form
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Andrew Stern to Accept Benjamin Ourisman Award
JCC of Greater Washington awards honor for civic achievement
The JCRC congratulates its President Andrew Stern, who will accept the prestigious Benjamin Ourisman Award for Civic Achievement at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
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