Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC)

Website http://www.jcouncil.org

As the central community relations agency of the organized Jewish community in our nation’s capital, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington endeavors to foster a society based on freedom, justice and democratic pluralism for it is such a society which affords Jews, and all people, the conditions most conducive to individual security, equal opportunity and creative group survival. JCRC accomplishes this goal through its work in four pillars: government relations, Israel advocacy, inter-group relations, and social justice.
On behalf of over 100 constituent agencies, organizations and synagogues in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland, the JCRC determines a consensus on the broad range of public policy issues central to Jewish conscience and concern and then promulgates those concerns to Washington area legislators and civic, public opinion, media and interfaith leaders. The JCRC also coordinates community programs of information and advocacy on priority domestic and international issues.

Events from this organizer

Today

    • 2025 Annual Jewish Community Relations Council Gala

    Join us October 29 for the 2025 Gala honoring June and David Trone, Behnam Dayanim, and Eva Davis for their exemplary leadership and service to the Jewish community across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

    • Legal Clinic to Support Federal Employees

    On Line none, United States

    Thousands of federal workers in our region, including many in our local Jewish community, have been fired — or fear they may be fired — and need legal assistance to protect their employment rights. The JCRC of Greater Washington is pleased to be working with Rise Up Federal Workers Legal Defense Network to cosponsor a virtual legal clinic […]

    Free

    Jewish Life on Campus

    Virtual Virtual, Virtual

    Hear from top Universities about the environment for Jewish Students on each campus. This is for high school students and parents. Co-sponsored by Jews4Change and JCRC Student to Student.

    Celebrating 60 years of Nostra Aetate – In Our Time, In Our Community

    Virtual Virtual, Virtual

    Sixty years ago, the Vatican developed new guidelines on how Catholics throughout the world should treat Jews and other religious groups. This landmark document, known as Nostra Aetate, "In Our Time," was an important step to creating interreligious dialogue and repairing relationships between Jewish communities and Catholic communities. This webinar will explore how Nostra Aetate […]

    • Virginia Lox & Legislators

    Falls Church, VA* Falls Church, VA, United States

    Meet, mingle and discuss our legislative priorities and advocacy efforts with federal, state, and local elected officials throughout Northern Virginia.  The event will take place in Falls Church, VA.

    $65

    DC Lox & Legislators

    DC Washington, DC, United States

    The JCRC invites you to join our Greater Washington Jewish community to meet, mingle, and discuss our legislative priorities and advocacy efforts with our federal and local elected officials. Kosher dietary laws observed. Online payment is preferred. We have set aside a number of complimentary tickets for those who have been employed by the federal […]

    $80

    • Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day

    Governor Wes Moore is confirmed as the keynote speaker for Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day on Tuesday, February 3rd in Annapolis.

    $36 – $65