{"id":5068,"date":"2018-11-01T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jewishpb.org\/fed\/?p=5068"},"modified":"2024-07-12T06:14:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:14:22","slug":"jcrc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewishpb.org\/fed\/2018\/11\/01\/jcrc\/","title":{"rendered":"YOUR GATEWAY TO ADVOCACY: FEDERATION’S JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 2018, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s JCRC led a strategic re-envisioning process to become one of the most outstanding\u00a0Jewish community relations entities in North America. Today, JCRC is at the forefront of addressing the most critical issues facing the Jewish community \u2013 locally, nationally and globally.<\/h3>\n

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JCRC\u2019s mission is to ensure a vibrant Jewish future by convening, educating and mobilizing the Jewish community to:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Promote a secure Jewish and democratic State of Israel;
\n\u2022 Combat antisemitism, discrimination and bigotry;
\n\u2022 Foster understanding within and beyond the Jewish community;
\n\u2022 Champion a just and pluralistic society.<\/p>\n

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Josephine Gon
\nExecutive Director, Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred and Public Affairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As JCRC\u2019s top professional, Josephine is leading efforts to address local and national policy issues affecting the Jewish community. She has 16 years\u2019 experience in the Jewish Federation system, most recently as Federation\u2019s Director of Israel and Global Initiatives where she was responsible for leading the strategy for engagement in global initiatives, connecting our local community with Israel, and working closely with overseas partners to address causes affecting our global Jewish family. \u201cI am passionate about Israel and of the importance of advocating for matters of concern to the Jewish community, not only as it relates to Israel but also locally, as citizens of Palm Beach County,\u201d<\/strong> said Jo.<\/p>\n

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JCRC is led by a cohort of dedicated community leaders, anchored by a Board, strategic Task Forces and an Assembly:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

JCRC Chair<\/strong>
\nLinda Geller-Schwartz<\/p>\n

JCRC Assembly<\/strong>
\nWith the purpose of identifying and recommending areas of focus for JCRC, the Assembly is comprised of representatives of community organizations and synagogues.<\/p>\n

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Read the JCRC blog<\/a> to stay up to date about issues affecting the Jewish community of the Palm Beaches.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Are you interested in serving in a key role to advocate\u00a0for the\u00a0interests of the Jewish community? Contact Josephine Gon at<\/p>\n

<\/b>josephine.gon@jewishpalmbeach.org<\/a> or 561.242.6686.<\/b><\/h3>\n

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In 2018, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s JCRC led a strategic re-envisioning process to become one of the most outstanding\u00a0Jewish community relations entities in North America. Today, JCRC is
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