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Nonprofit Organization The JCRC GW advocates, educates, collaborates, & mobilizes action on issues important to the Jewish community.

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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We are devastated by news of a deadly Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis this morning occurred during a schoolwide Mass. Houses of worship should always be a place of safety and sanctuary, not terror. We are praying for everyone impacted by this terrible tragedy.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Link to full article: www.israelhayom.com/2025/08/19/a...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
JCRC STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S ACTIONS TODAY IN DC: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
JCRC STATEMENT ON FEDERAL MURDER AND HATE CRIMES CHARGE AGAINST CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM SHOOTER Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
“War is uncertain by its nature. It is human. It is political. And it is absolutely uncertain. To say there is only one way for the war in Gaza to end is not connected to the complete history of war.” www.jpost.com/opinion/arti...
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The world is holding Israel to impossible standards in Gaza | The Jerusalem Post
Israel has several avenues to achieve its goals in the Gaza Strip, but fallacies about the war, strategy, tactics, geopolitics, and history may all stop that achievement.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
JCRC Chief Operating Officer wrote an important letter to the editor in the Washington Post on the recent shocking allegations of antisemitism at The Nysmith School in Virginia. Learn more: www.jcouncil.org/sites/defaul...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
We have warned the world for years about this growing wave of radical extremism. It has targeted the Yazidis in Iraq, the Alawites in Syria, Christians across the Levant—and now, it is butchering innocent Druze civilians: women, children, and the elderly.
newsweek.com
Why the Druze Deserve Our Protection and Attention | Opinion
The atrocities of October 7 in Israel did not occur in a vacuum.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
“Amidst the hundreds of school-based #antisemitic incidents to which JCRC professionals have responded since October 7th, the case involving the Nysmith School stands out for its particular callousness and disregard.” -Guila Franklin Siegel www.jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC Statement on Expulsion of Three Jewish Students from the Nysmith School
The following is a statement from Guila Franklin Siegel, chief operating officer of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington.   “Amidst the hundreds of school-based antisemitic inc...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
In recent weeks, three members of our Jewish family — Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky in Washington, DC, and Karen Diamond in Boulder, Colorado—were killed by horrific antisemitic violence. Read the new op-ed in USA Today: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Powerful op-ed from former Virginia House Speaker and JCRC Board Member Eileen Filler-Corn. “Antisemitism is not merely a problem faced by Jews — it is a bellwether for the health of our democracy. When a society tolerates hatred against one group,…” ejewishphilanthropy.com/antisemitism...
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Antisemitism is a warning sign. Are we listening?
Vito Cangiulli/Getty Images In the nearly two years since Hamas’s brutal Oct. 7 attack on Israel, American Jews have watched a disturbing rise in antisemitism take place across America — and crucially...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Please click on the link to read the full statement: www.jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Israel and Iran at War: The State of Play with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro Date & Time Jun 30, 2025 11:00 AM us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Israel and Iran at War: The State of Play with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Israel and Iran at War: The State of Play with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Join us this Friday at 11:00 AM for a conversation with Ambassador Dennis Ross analyzing the escalating war between Israel and Iran. Topics discussed will include Israel's immediate and long-term goals, what role the US is playing and more. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Live in Virginia? Get Out and Vote! Early voting for Virginia’s primary election is open now, or you can vote in person on Election Day today, June 17. Learn more about the candidates -League of Women’s Voters’ personalized voters' guide: www.vote411.org/ballot
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
To all who are celebrating!
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Our hearts are with the safety of Israel and her people. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-jun...
timesofisrael.com
IAF launches major strike on Iran’s nuclear program; sirens wail across Israel to warn of ‘new situation’
Home Front Command spokesman says Israel could experience ‘heavy missile attack' in coming hours, but no fire from Iran as yet and no need to go to bomb shelters * Israel closes airspace
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Early voting for Virginia’s primary election is open now, or you can vote in person on Election Day next Tuesday, June 17. We encourage you to engage in the democratic process.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
This weekend, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. Eid Mubarak, a blessed and happy Eid al-Adha, to all who celebrate.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Read @ronhalber.bsky.social in @usnews.com: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The Jewish Community Can’t Bear the Cost of Antisemitic Attacks on Our Own We need help from everyone around us. @ronhalber.bsky.social @usnews.com www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We thank @mayorbowser.bsky.social for attending the reopening of the Capital Jewish Museum Thursday morning and for her strong words of support for the Jewish community. "It is not up to the Jewish community to say, 'Support us.' It is up to all of us to denounce antisemitism in all forms,"
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
The D.C. community came together Wednesday night in unity, honoring the lives of two Israeli Embassy employees murdered last week at the Capital Jewish Museum. Hundreds gathered in solidarity with the Jewish community to remember the lives of Yaron and Sarah. www.fox5dc.com/news/hundred...
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Hundreds attend memorial for Israeli Embassy workers killed outside Capital Jewish Museum
The D.C. community came together Wednesday night in unity, honoring the lives of two Israeli Embassy employees murdered last week at the Capital Jewish Museum.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Join Bet Mispachah, DC's LGBTQ+ Synagogue, the World Congress of LGBT Jews, and community partners for World Pride Shabbat at Adas Israel Congregation. Join us for a joyous celebration of love, unity, and community. RSVP: www.adasisrael.org/form/world-p...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Please join us Wednesday night at this community solidarity event to remember Sarah and Yaron. RSVP: form.jotform.com/251464887211...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
But with the continued rise in antisemitism, Mr. Ronald Halber said, the government needs to pitch in even more funding for security. “It costs a lot of money, and we’re not going to stop living our lives because there are people who don’t like us,” he said.
nytimes.com
For Washington’s Jewish Community, Killings Are a ‘Nightmare That We’ve All Been Afraid Of’
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
JCRC STATEMENT ON MURDERS OF ISRAELI EMBASSY STAFF AND NEED FOR INCREASED SECURITY FUNDING Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The JCRC of Greater Washington today released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerry Connelly, who served in the House of Representatives for 16 years, following his nearly 14 years of service on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. jcouncil.org/statements/j...
jcouncil.org
JCRC Statement on Passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly
The JCRC of Greater Washington today released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerry Connelly, who served in the House of Representatives for 16 years, following his nearly 14 yea...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
May his memory be a blessing. Walter Frankenstein, Who Hid from the Nazis All Over Berlin, Dies at 100 - ⁦‪@nytimes‬⁩ www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/w...
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Walter Frankenstein, 100, Dies; Hid From the Nazis All Over Berlin
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Read our COO’s op-ed in eJewish Philanthropy on why the Jewish community must rise above antisemitism and anti-Zionism in the reproductive freedom movement to support women who depend on those services. Link: ejewishphilanthropy.com/jews-support...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
.@JCRCgw has long supported reproductive freedom. Now, antisemitism and anti-Zionism within some abortion advocacy groups being fueled on social media is harming that work. Read our Chief Operating Officer, Guila Franklin Siegel in @eJPhil ejewishphilanthropy.com/jews-support...
ejewishphilanthropy.com
Jews support reproductive rights, not activists who demonize us
Hannah Einbinder is a sparkling young Hollywood performer currently starring on one of television’s top comedies, “Hacks.” On the show, she portrays a young comedy writer — a role for which she has de...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Israel at War: Update on Israel and the Region with Barak Ravid May 8, 2025 01:00 PM ET Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Looking for Ways to Celebrate #JAHM in May? Please click on the link. jcouncil.org/page/how-cel...
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How to Celebrate JAHM in May
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual recognition and celebration of American Jews' achievements and contributions to the United States of America.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Wonderful to read about the impact that our Scholar-in-Residence program with Sharaka has had on attendees. We look forward to sharing details of our Partners for Peace initiative to build on that positive energy. blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-sharaka-...
blogs.timesofisrael.com
The Blogs: The Sharaka Story
From the blog of Joel M. Margolis at The Times of Israel
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Let us know who you think should receive this award! jcouncil.org/form/communi...
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Community Champion Award Nomination Form
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Georgetown University undergraduate students will begin voting this Saturday on a “Boycott, Divest, and Sanction” referendum that was hurriedly drafted by the student government and was originally set to be voted on during Passover.
jcouncil.org
JCRC Statement on Misguided BDS Resolution at Georgetown University
The following is a statement from Rachel Feinstein, Director of DC Government and Community Relations for the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Watch: Holocaust Survivor Ruth Cohen Shares her Experiences with her Granddaughter Please join us this Sunday at 2 PM Bender JCC for this solemn program that is especially important in an era of rising antisemitism and declining Holocaust awareness. youtube.com/watch?v=GQTS...
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Holocaust Survivor Ruth Cohen Shares her Experiences with her Granddaughter
YouTube video by JCRC GW
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
RSVP to join in. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Link to full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
YOM HA'SHOAH COMMEMORATION jcouncil.org/events/yom-h...
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Yom Ha'Shoah Commemoration
We are pleased to return to an in-person format for the 2025 Yom Ha'Shoah Commemoration at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington with keynote speaker Frank Cohn. We encourage you to tell your family an...
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
“We live in a community that respects diversity as a part of the fabric of community and makes resources available to make sure that all residents are safe regardless of their background,” said ⁦‪@rhalber‬⁩ , CEO of the ⁦‪@JCRCgw‬⁩ wtop.com/montgomery-c...
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Montgomery County announces grants aimed at deterring bias incidents and hate crimes - WTOP News
Montgomery County has announced $1.2 million in grants designed to help nonprofits and faith-based organizations boost security and deter hate crimes.
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JCRC GW @jcrcgw.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The Hostages Living the Passover Story For the second year in a row, ‘let my people go’ won’t merely refer to ancient history. www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
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Opinion | The Hostages Living the Passover Story
For the second year in a row, ‘let my people go’ won’t merely refer to ancient history.
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