JCRC-NY strives to create a more connected Jewish community in New York. We aim to be a common table for New York Jews. We recognize the need to build bridges and cultivate understanding among diverse groups within the Jewish community, such that all Jews feel a sense of responsibility for one another and see their destinies as inherently linked. Initiatives to count the Jewish community in the 2020 census, ensure COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and Get Out the Vote and Ranked Choice Voting Education are just a few examples of issues JCRC-NY has promoted across the Jewish community.

JCRC-NY connects with young Jewish leaders in New York City through our new Blumberg Fellowship for Jewish Community Relations, a 12-month civic leadership training program. Participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and cultural competency to advance the values, interests, and security of the New York Jewish community by building relationships with key public officials and diverse community and faith leaders. Together, the cohort will learn how to face the most challenging issues of our day in the hopes of creating a more interconnected New York for all.

JCRC-NY finds opportunities throughout the year for New York Jews to celebrate and share our Jewish heritage, culture, and history, including through our theme of the year, the value of  “Hachnasat Orchim” – Embracing Hospitality. One of the hallmark programs of JCRC-NY, The annual Celebrate Israel Parade/Israel Day on Fifth, unites the Jewish community as we march together to celebrate Israel and all its accomplishments.

For more information, contact our team!