We echo the call of the Jewish community and engage in public discourse to amplify our voice.
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is the advocacy and public affairs arm of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Our mission is to mobilize the Jewish community on national, state and local issues to ensure that our community’s interests are addressed.
By forging relationships with our elected representatives, educating and engaging our community, and building coalitions with other political and faith-based groups, we make sure that our voice is heard on issues which are central to our values as Jews and Americans.
Legislative Affairs and Government Relations
Advocate independently and through the State Association for domestic agenda items and internationally for Israel.
Israel and International Affairs
Educate and engage high school and college students, as well the community to maintain strong connections to Israel.
Intergroup Relations
Build and maintain strong relationships with members of the interfaith community through shared events and dialogues.
Social Justice
Work with community partners to ensure that all citizens are treated equally by battling antisemitism and racism.
Our Jewish community
$305 Million
Nonprofit security grants secured in 2023 by lobbying NJ congressional delegation in Washington
cannot stand idly by.
We cannot stand idly by
Federation provides many ways to engage and act on issues of common concern to our Jewish community.
Candidate Forum Events
At our candidate forums, we will interview candidates running for the U.S. Senate and Congress and ask direct questions about the issues that matter deeply to our community. Click below to register for upcoming forums on Zoom.
Contact Jewish Community Relations Council
Linda Scherzer
JCRC Director
(973) 929-3087
[email protected]
Stephanie Abrahams
JCRC Associate Director
(973) 929-3058
[email protected]
Ben Hoffer
JCRC Chair
Jody Hurwitz Caplan
Immediate Past Chair
JCRC programs are supported through the UJA Campaign of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, as well as private support from the Cooperman Family Fund for a Jewish Future, Wilf Family Foundations, Paula and Jerry Gottesman Family Supporting Foundation, and Peter and Dana Langerman, and others.