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ISSUE 3 VOLUME 2 |
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Jews from Arab Lands
When the issue of Middle East refugees is mentioned, what comes to mind? For most people, it is not the 856,000 Sephardi Jews who lived in Arab lands at the founding of Israel in 194 8 – or the less than 1% that remain in those lands today.
The JCRC, in partnership with JIMENA and Justice for Jews from Arab Lands (JfJ), is trying to change that. This Summer JCRC hosted an educational and pre-advocacy forum with both groups as they visited DC to testify before Congress.
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JCRC Hosts the Presidential Candidates
Hundreds Join Governor Richardson, Guiliani Comes June 26th
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JCRC helps the Jewish community stay informed - and the candidates stay aware of our concerns - with our Presidential Forum Series. Our most recent meeting with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson covered issues ranging from health care to nuclear proliferation in Iran. On June 26th our next speaker will be former New York Mayor Guiliani. Everyone is welcome, all must RSVP in advance. To stay current on these and other JCRC events, visit our events calendar. |
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Deterring A Nuclear Iran
JCRC To Pursue State Level Divestment
The Iranian regime of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has manifested increasingly threatening behavior and rhetoric toward the United States, other Western powers, Israel and the Jewish people. Coupled with its belligerent declarations are Iran’s sponsorship of terrorist networks – Hezbollah and Hamas – and its nuclear ambitions. In the face of this clear and increasing threat, the JCRC joins with a growing number of policy organizations in calling for our government and international entities to take clear diplomatic and economic actions to deter this radical state from its nuclear pursuits. The attached JCRC policy on Iran Divestment was approved on April 17, 2007 and will be a major part of our federal and state advocacy efforts.
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Celebrating with Delegate Callahan
in recognition of his support for non-profits & Jewish agencies
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As Chairman of the Virginia House Appropriations Committee for two decades, Delegate Callahan has championed grants to non-profits that provide critical services throughout the Commonwealth. In recent years this included nearly $600,000 in funding for Northern Virginia’s Jewish agencies that serve the disabled, the elderly, our youth and other vulnerable populations – Jew and non-Jew alike. |
Virginia House Delegate Vince Callahan (5th from left) celebrates the procurement of JCA's new senior transportation vehicle through a Commonwealth grant he helped to secure.
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Virginia's Jews Turnout To Honor Nelson & Cookie Hymer Blitz
JCRC Fundraiser Honors Couple for "Turning Passion into Action"
The JCRC thanks the Virginia Jewish community for making our 2007 tribute to Nelson Blitz and Cookie Hymer Blitz an outstanding recognition of their achievements and dedication. More than 80 community leaders helped raise over $45,000. A special thanks to co-chairs Joan & Don Sacarob, Harris & Rosa Weinstein, honorary chairs Sophie & Howard Hoffman and the Jewish Federation's Sandy Barmak. Your support allows JCRC to continue expanding its programing and government advocacy in Northern Virginia. Learn more about our Virginia accomplishments & activities.
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About the Jewish Community Relations Council
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) is the public affairs and community relations arm of the Jewish community representing 210 Jewish organizations and synagogues throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia.
The JCRC focuses on government relations, Israel advocacy, inter-group relations, and social justice.
6101 Montrose Road, Suite 205, Rockville, MD 20852 Tel. 301-770-0881, Fax. 301-770-7553, www.jcouncil.org
in Northern Virginia: c/o JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, 22031, Tel. 703-893-4007
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