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A BRIDGE TO THE

COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE

EDUCATING AND ADVOCATING FOR ISRAEL

INFLUENCINGPUBLIC POLICY

SAFEGUARDING THEJEWISH COMMUNITY

Safeguarding the Jewish Community The JCRC advocates for the rights of all Jews, monitoring and responding to anti-Semitic activity, and counters discrimination against all people.

nHolds institutions and communities accountable for anti-Semitic incidents by working with them to take necessary steps to counter bigotry against Jews and other minorities.

nIncreases opportunities for teachers, elected officials, executives, and community leaders to learn about Jews and Judaism.

nCalls out hateful speech, bigotry, and incivility, regardless of its target.

Influencing Public PolicyThe JCRC acts as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Jewish community, mobilizing on key legislative issues.

nParticipates in local, state, and national coalitions related to separation of church and state, poverty, civil rights, and discrimination.

nWorks with elected officials at all levels of government.

nHolds community events for the Jewish community to meet with candidates and elected officials with the goal of educating voters and increasing familiarity and sensitivity to community concerns.

Engaging in Tikkun OlamThe JCRC mobilizes Jewish volunteers to work together to strengthen our community and repair the world.

nDefends the most vulnerable members of our community by advocating for policy change and filling immediate needs.

nGalvanizes the Jewish community to help refugees and to stand in solidarity with embattled communities.

nNurtures social justice heroes through its Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award.

A Bridge to the CommunityThe JCRC works with faith, ethnic, and community groups to address common concerns, aiming to promote religious freedom, tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding.

nIncreases understanding and improves relations through powerful programming and dialogue through the Catholic-Jewish Conference.

nEngages in powerful interfaith and intergroup relations through active dialogue groups and through Milwaukee’s interfaith organizations.

nCounters polarization by convening people for thoughtful and civil discussion.

Educating and Advocating for IsraelThe JCRC works to increase knowledge and support for Israel in the Jewish community and community-at-large.

nCounters anti-Israel measures in civic, academic, and religious settings, and advocates for Israel with elected officials.

nShares with the community-at-large the special role that Israel plays in Jewish history and the life of the Jewish community.

nCreates educational opportunities and facilitates civil and thoughtful conversations about Israel.

Ongoing Programs & Services

nWisconsin Jewish Conferencen5 Year Calendar of Jewish HolidaysnAfrican Heritage-Jewish DialoguenAnnual Audit of Anti-Semitic IncidentsnCatholic-Jewish ConferencenCivility: A Community ConversationnHours Against HatenPresbyterian-Jewish DialoguenPublic Education Partnership

Cover photos: 1: Presbyterian-Jewish Dialogue participants study texts relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict2: Interfaith leaders in prayer prior to Nostra Aetate event3: Rep. Dale Kooyenga meets with JCRC leaders

Jewish community roundtable with Senator Tammy BaldwinVoting on policy resolutions at Jewish Council for Public Affairs’ Plenum

JCRC convenes meeting between UWM officials and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Roey Gilad

In Jerusalem, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch meets with a Wisconsin-native who is serving in the Israel Defense Forces

Refugees acclimate at Pan African Community Association after their arrival from Tel Aviv

“ It became clear to me

that my denomination had to move from debate to dialogue and from simplicity to complexity regarding Israel and Palestine. Through ongoing dialogues with the JCRC, we have built and reinforced bridges between Christians and Jews, and raised awareness around the complex issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”– Rev. Dr. Craig M. HowardExecutive Director for Strategic Partnerships, Presbytery of Milwaukee

Rabbi David Sandmel and Phillip Cunningham, Ph.D., speaking on Nostra Aetate for the Catholic-Jewish Conference

Tikkun Olam –

B’Tselem Elohim –

Darchei Shalom –

Do Not Stand Idly By

Shalom Bayit –

Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue

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TMJ4’s Courtny Gerrish interviews victims of anti-SemitismPress conference on hate crimes in Milwaukee

Pursuing...a just society

“ When something anti-Semitic happens in Wisconsin, we are not alone. The presence of the JCRC means that we have the strength of the community behind us.” – Rachel Baum, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Sam & Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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1360 N. Prospect Ave. • Milwaukee, WI 53202 • 414-390-5781 MilwaukeeJewish.org/JCRC • Facebook.com/JCRCMKE

Officers & Steering Committee Members – 2015-2016Michael Pollack, ChairEllis Bromberg, Immediate Past Chair Ann Jacobs, Vice Chair, Anti-Semitism/ Constitutional Law Task Force Chair Brian Schupper, Vice Chair Jane AvnerLaura Emir, Domestic Policy Task Force ChairCraig JohnsonJudy Kristal Gary LippowMichael MaistelmanElana Kahn, Director

Constituent OrganizationsAmericans for Peace Now Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah Congregation Anshai LebowitzCongregation Beth Israel Ner TamidCongregation Beth Jehudah Congregation Emanu-El B’ne JeshurunCongregation Emanu-El of WaukeshaCongregation Shalom Congregation Shir Hadash Congregation Sinai HadassahHarry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community CenterHillel Milwaukee Jewish Family Services Jewish War Veterans Lake Park Synagogue Milwaukee Association of Russian Speaking Jews National Council of Jewish Women Temple MenorahTikkun Ha-Ir of Milwaukee Wisconsin Council of Rabbis

Vision and MissionThe Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation envisions a just community that reflects American and Jewish values.

Our mission is to speak as the representative of the Jewish community on issues of public affairs and public policy by convening and mobilizing the Jewish community through education, advocacy, social justice, and support for Israel.