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In Memoriam: W. Stewart Cahn

We mourn the passing of W. Stewart Cahn, an esteemed and beloved JCRC-NY Board Member for decades and long-time Jewish communal leader. Stewart was a stalwart, wise, and generous Board Member, as well as a dear friend, proud Jew, and passionate Zionist, who also held leadership roles at organizations including UJA-Federation of NY, B'nai B'rith, … Continue reading In Memoriam: W. Stewart Cahn

Time to Reflect, A Time to Give

Friends, As we celebrate Hanukkah and 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on my first 10 months as CEO at the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York and all we’ve accomplished as an organization. This past Rosh Hashanah, we launched our Jewish Value of the Year: hachnasat … Continue reading Time to Reflect, A Time to Give

Happy Holidays from All of Us at JCRC-NY!

Our Mission

JCRC-NY builds relationships to advance the values, interests, and security of the Jewish community and to create a more interconnected New York for all.

Shared Society

Shared Society

JCRC-NY promotes a shared society by convening leaders from diverse communities in fellowships and incubating and participating in local community-based coalitions.

Public Policy

Public Policy

JCRC-NY maintains a dialogue between the Jewish community and governmental officials at the city, state and federal levels.

Community Security

Community Security

JCRC-NY ensures the security of the New York Jewish community in the face of rising antisemitism.

Jewish Communal Affairs

Jewish Communal Affairs

JCRC-NY convenes an inclusive communal table for diverse Jewish leadership to work together on a common agenda and celebrate Jewish heritage.

Israel and International Affairs

Israel and International Affairs

JCRC-NY fosters understanding and appreciation of Israel among diverse groups of New Yorkers through meaningful dialogue and first-hand experiences.

Resources on Jewish New York

Resources

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JCRC-NY By the Numbers

60

member organizations in and around New York City

500 +

faith and ethnic groups work with JCRC-NY

600

Jewish institutions in security assessments

Over 40000

people march annually in New York’s Celebrate Israel Parade