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 STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S ACTIONS TODAY IN DC: jcouncil.org/statements/j...

JCRC STATEMENT ON FEDERAL MURDER AND HATE CRIMES CHARGE AGAINST CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM SHOOTER Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...

“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...

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...

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.

“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...

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...

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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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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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...

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

To all who are celebrating!

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Our hearts are with the safety of Israel and her people. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-jun...

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.

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.

Read @ronhalber.bsky.social in @usnews.com: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...

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...

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,"

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...

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...

Please join us Wednesday night at this community solidarity event to remember Sarah and Yaron. RSVP: form.jotform.com/251464887211...

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.

JCRC STATEMENT ON MURDERS OF ISRAELI EMBASSY STAFF AND NEED FOR INCREASED SECURITY FUNDING Full statement: jcouncil.org/statements/j...

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...

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...

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...

.@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...

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...

Looking for Ways to Celebrate #JAHM in May? Please click on the link. jcouncil.org/page/how-cel...

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-...

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COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Let us know who you think should receive this award! jcouncil.org/form/communi...

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.

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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YOM HA'SHOAH COMMEMORATION jcouncil.org/events/yom-h...

“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...

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-...