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Susie Greenberg from JCRC joins Jordana on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
NAJC, as the Jewish chaplaincy organization, takes seriously our role in advocating for and supporting our membership, as well as in educating those in our field on how to identify and respond to antisemitism, particularly in light of its rise since October 7, 2023. Recently, NAJC hosted a panel discussion on "Defining and Combating Antisemitism in the Chaplaincy Workplace" that was held on September 17, 2024. Rabbi Rebecca Kamil, BCC, Vice President of NAJC, moderated the event that was held online before a live online audience. Panelists were: Scott Richman, ADL New York-New Jersey Region Director; Michelle Stravitz, CEO of American Jewish Medical Association; and Steven Hunegs, Executive Director of Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.
We have a special edition of this week's show: This week I talk to Haviv Rettig-Gur, who will be the featured speaker at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas annual event on June 2.Haviv Rettig Gur is a veteran Israeli journalist who serves as senior analyst for The Times of Israel and is also a frequent guest on the Call Me Back and The Times of Israel podcasts. He has covered Israel's politics and foreign policy since 2005, reported from over 20 countries, served as director of communications for the Jewish Agency for Israel, Israel's largest NGO, and taught at prestigious premilitary academies. We'll have the links to Haviv's work and how to get tickets to the JCRC's event in the show notes.Haviv and I talk about what he's observing in the state of mind of Israelis, how politicians in Israel and the United States are getting plenty wrong in the war, and the misconceptions many have about the war – and Israeli-Palestinian relations – on this week's Who the Folk?! Podcast.JCRC Annual Event: https://minndakjcrc.org/event/2024-annual-event/Haviv on Twitter: https://x.com/havivrettiggurhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/haviv-gur/
Ethan Roberts from the JCRC joins Jordana hours after protesters reached an agreement to leave the U of M.
This week we talk to advocacy associate Naomi Breazeale and development and annual event coordinator Nina Afremov of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. We talk about the vital work that the pair are doing, how they got their starts in the organization, and we talk about the JCRC's annual event on June 2, on this week's Who The Folk?! Podcast.Sponsored this week by Ethan Roberts Photography: https://ethanrobertsphotos.comhttps://minndakjcrc.org/event/2024-annual-event/
03/27/24: Steve Hunegs is the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. Steve is in Israel now with the JCRC, and tells Joel about their trip and talks about the relationship between the US and Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Parker and special guest from the JCRC, Deputy Executive Director and Director of Government Affairs, Ethan Roberts, for a “Best of” as they discuss the fight against Jew hatred.Support the show
On the heels of the genocide case brought by South Africa in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) we discuss with Josephine Gon, the Vice President of JCRC of Palm Beach County in Flordia and Sara Gon, Head of Strategic Engagement at Institute of Race Relations in Johannesburg, South Africa to discuss SA domestic Jewish relations as well as relations internationally with Israel.
Saturday will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day and it comes on a week where JCRC has responded to the Minneapolis City Council passing a ceasefire resolution. Steve Hunegs, serves as the executive director of the JCRC and he joins Jordana to discuss their response to this resolution as “anti-semetic” and more.
Another hour in on a Friday, we started with Josh bringing us the Quick Takes. Then we talked to Steve Hunegs who is an author and an executive director of the Jewish Community Relations about the Holocaust Remembrance and the JCRC calling the passing of a resolution in Minneapolis yesterday “anti semetic”.
Andrew Parker and special guest from the JCRC, Deputy Executive Director and Director of Government Affairs, Ethan Roberts, discussing the first against Jew hatred.Support the show
Laura Zelle is Director of Holocaust Education at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, (JCRC) where she has been on staff since 2005. Laura oversees the daily operations of the program, writing grants and delivering curriculum, educator workshops, speakers, and film showings. She has been responsible for the vision and creation of numerous educational resources. Laura's creativity and dedication to anti-bias education is apparent in her latest national project. After forming a separate non-profit in 2012 called “Tolerance in Motion”, Laura raised funds, recruited board members and envisioned the narrative path for a traveling exhibition that would eventually be accepted by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (“SITES”). Four years later, in 2016, Laura pitched the idea to the Smithsonian and soon became the project director for the “The Bias Inside Us.” The four-year tour, developed with multiple national advisory councils, Smithsonian colleagues, and content experts from Harvard University is a community engagement effort that raises awareness about the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias and what people can do about it. Along with a small group of co-curators, Laura shaped the vision for the project and worked on a national level securing funding, resources, international artwork, creating the design and media components including an interactive video, designed the website and recruited educational partners across the country. Laura's commitment to Holocaust education is evident in the work she has done at the JCRC to ensure that Minnesota local Holocaust survivor community's stories and lessons are preserved. Starting with her own mother, Mary, she is executive producer of the award winning documentary about her family story of survival from Athens, Greece. She produced a total of five documentaries, co-edited a book, and is published in an anthology called “White Teachers Diverse Classrooms.” She is also co-curator of the photographic exhibition “Transfer of Memory” which tells the stories of Minnesota Holocaust survivors. Tens of thousands of people have seen the exhibit and over two million media impressions have been generated. All of this and much more reflects Laura's vision of teaching the Holocaust. Laura began her career as a St. Paul public school teacher where she taught for 15 years. In this episode we discuss: The definition of anti-semitism. A brief history lesson on Israel and the geopolitical lens. Recognizing and understanding problematic rhetoric. What ideology are you supporting? The moral confusion around the world. How important it is to educate yourself. Helpful links and resources: JCRC: https://minndakjcrc.org/what-we-do/holocaust-education-remembrance/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jcrcminndak/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jcrcminndak/ Understanding and addressing the October 2023 Israel-Hamas War Recognizing Problematic Rhetoric The Bias Inside Us Exhibition Making Sense with Sam Harris Podcast Book Recommendation by Noa Tishby - Israel: The Most Misunderstood Country on Earth The Free Press --------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, ENERGYbits. ENERGYbits are a fast and easy for you and your family to get the nutrients you need. Effortless to take and organically grown, these “bits of food” are the most nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, high-protein food in the world. Just swallow or chew a few tablets each morning or whenever you are tired/hungry to improve your mitochondria, energy, gut health and focus or reduce hunger, cravings or the need for caffeine. 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11/21/23: Steve Hunegs is the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the Israel-Hamas war and the rise of antisemitism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ethan Roberts from the JCRC joins Adam and Jordana.
10/09/23: Israel formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday after the Islamist militant group launched a deadly surprise assault on Saturday. Joel is joined by Steve Hunegs to have a conversation about it. Steve is the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast
This week, Ted welcomes co-host Julia Olson back onto the podcast, as well as Jeremy Spiegel and Rabbi Ari Ballaban from the JCRC, to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.
This week, guest host Julie Fishman Rayman, AJC's Senior Director of Policy and Political Affairs, had the honor of connecting with Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the House Democratic Caucus, after he led a congressional delegation to Israel and Ghana. As we approach the AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv, we have the opportunity to listen to the Democratic leader's insights on the trip, the crucial nature of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the historical and contemporary significance of Black-Jewish relations. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. ____ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Hakeem Jeffries ____ Show Notes: Learn more about AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv: AJC.org/GlobalForum Listen: 8 of the Best Jewish Podcasts Right Now From Roots to Harmony: Nefesh Mountain's Fusion of Jewish American Culture and Bluegrass Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Transcript of interview with Hakeem Jeffries: Manya Brachear Pashman: This week, Julie Fishman Rayman, AJC's Senior Director of Policy and Political Affairs, had the honor of connecting with leader of the House Democratic Caucus, Hakeem Jeffries, after he led a group of lawmakers on a recent trip to Israel. Julie, the mic is yours. Julie Fishman Rayman: Thanks, Manya. It's my pleasure to introduce Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who represents the very diverse 8th congressional district of New York, in Brooklyn, and also serves as the Democratic Leader. He was unanimously elected to that position in November 2022, and in that capacity he is the highest ranking democrat in the US house. He is also the former chair of the democratic caucus, the whip of the congressional black caucus, and previously co-chaired the Democratic Policy and Communications committee. Also, a great friend of AJC and the Jewish community. Leader Jeffries, welcome to People of the Pod. Hakeem Jeffries: Wonderful to be on. Thanks so much for having me. Julie Fishman Rayman: I want to get started by asking you about Jewish American Heritage Month, which as you know, we celebrate in May. Many listeners may not realize that members in congressional leadership cosponsor very few bills – meaning cosign or add their name to endorse them . In this Congress–correct me if I'm wrong–you've cosponsored fewer than a dozen bills and only one resolution–the resolution commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month. Can you speak about this effort and why it was important to you to help lead it? Hakeem Jeffries: Well, thank you so much. And that is absolutely correct. The tradition has been that members and leadership sponsor very few bills and even fewer resolutions, just because the enormity of the request is large. And you want to make sure that you're being very discerning in terms of what you want to elevate as a priority. And for me, it was incredibly important to make sure that I co sponsored the resolution that commemorated Jewish American Heritage Month for a variety of reasons, including the fact that I'm privileged to represent a district that has one of the largest Jewish communities in the country. In fact, I represent the ninth most African American district in the country, and the 16th most Jewish. And so I represent. As a good friend of mine, Leon Goldenberg, once and I quote, you've got the best of both worlds. It's an honor, though, to represent the reformed Jewish community, the conservative Jewish community, the Orthodox Jewish community, the modern Orthodox Jewish community, the ultra orthodox Jewish community, and more Russian speaking Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union than any other member of Congress in the country. I mean, Hakeem Jeffries, who knew only in America, but that's Brooklyn, that's New York City and the Jewish community has meant so much to the country, which is why we honor and celebrate and elevate Jewish American Heritage month but particularly has meant so much to the district that I'm privileged to represent to Brooklyn and to the great city of New York. Julie Fishman Rayman: The United States has many heritage months that celebrate the various communities that form the mosaic of our country, including Black History Month, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. By celebrating heritage months, we learn about one another, we honor the richness of our diverse nation, and we strengthen the fabric of American society. Some have described JAHM as going on the offensive against rising antisemitism, do you think that's an appropriate description? Amidst rising antisemitism and hate of all forms, does this change how we think about commemorative months? Hakeem Jeffries: Yes, it's a great question. I do think AJC's leadership and certainly the leadership of my former colleague, and good friend, Ted Deutsch has been phenomenally important in this area. And your leadership, Julie, of course, and this podcast and communicating information to the American people will continue to be critical. And the fact that the Jewish community is facing a shocking rise in anti semitism and hate crimes is a cause for alarm for all of us. And it does, I think, lead to the important conclusion that we need to rethink how we lean into the celebrations and acknowledgments, such as Jewish American Heritage Month. That is not just simply an opportunity to be able to communicate to the American people about the many accomplishments, the many ways in every field of human endeavor that Jewish Americans have contributed to the growth and development of America as we know it. And that is important, and that is appropriate. And that is a central part of what celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month should be all about. But it also provides a vehicle to make sure that the appropriate narrative is in the public domain in a compelling way, as a vehicle to push back against the rise in antisemitism and hate crimes. Because it's an all hands on deck approach. And it is going to require using every tool available to us. The rise in sort of hatred and extremism, and divisive, generally should trouble us all throughout America over the last several years, and particularly, the sharp and dramatic rise, particularly given the history of the Jewish community, over 1000s of years of persecutions, and pogroms and pain and suffering, should alarm us all. And it is exactly the reason why thinking about this month as one of the tools that we can use to push back aggressively against the rise and hatred is an important and appropriate approach. Julie Fishman Rayman: In April, during your first congressional delegation trip as Leader, you traveled to Israel. You have been a great supporter, supporting Israel's right to defense and speaking out against anti-Israel sentiment time and time again. What were your biggest takeaways from this mission? What are the major challenges and opportunities for the U.S.-Israel relationship? Hakeem Jeffries: Well, that was my sixth time traveling to Israel, fifth time as a member of Congress. And the first time that I traveled to Israel, I actually was a freshman member of the New York State Legislature as part of a trip sponsored by the JCRC of New York, a wonderful opportunity. Someone said to me recently, Julie, wait, wait. You've been to Israel six times. I said, Yes. That's more than any other country you've been to in the world. I said, That would be correct. Is it isn't that a lot? I said, No, not at all. First of all, I'm from New York City, where we consider Jerusalem to be the sixth borough. And I'm just trying to catch up to my constituents. Every time I go to Israel, it's a wonderful eye opening experience. This particular trip was meaningful to me in that I was able to actually lead a delegation for the first time in this position and choose where I would go to in the world as part of my first congressional trip on foreign soil, as the House Democratic Leader. And I chose to go to Israel and to Ghana, to incredibly meaningful countries to meet personally, to the people that I represent, and, of course, to the relationship that exists between the United States and Israel. And I wanted to do it so that it was timed to the anniversary of the 75th founding of the State of Israel, because I thought that will be meaningful for the members that agreed to travel with me and certainly meaningful to me to say to the world, that we're going to continue, as we've transitioned leadership in the House of Representatives, to stand behind the special relationship between the United States and Israel. And to make it clear that that's a special relationship that we as House Democrats believe, is anchored in our shared values and our shared strategic interests. And it was incredible because of the timing of we were there, both on the day of remembrance was incredibly moving. And I was able to participate in one of the ceremonies that we're held to acknowledge those who have been lost, both to acts of terror, and in the conflicts that Israel has been made to endure throughout the 75 year history. And then, of course, on the eve of the celebration connected to the 75th anniversary, and we had a very diverse group of members, several prominent Jewish American members of Congress, of course, like Josh Gottheimer and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Dean Phillips, Sarah Jacobs, who was a new and emerging leader, but also the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Steve Horsford, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Nanette Barragan, the first vice chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Yvette Clarke, as well as the top Democrat on the foreign affairs committee, Greg Meeks. And so it was a wonderful experience. We had important public policy discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, with the Speaker of the Knesset, as well as the opposition leader, Lapid, they were open, they were honest, there were candid discussions about the challenges that our two countries face. But it was all anchored in our clear affirmation of Israel's right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state, and our commitment as House Democrats to continue to lift up and elevate the special relationship between our two countries. Julie Fishman Rayman: So important. How's Israel doing at 75? Hakeem Jeffries: I think Israel, it's a miracle, as has been described, that we've gotten to 75 years. And it's a testament to the strength, and the resilience and the ability, the heart, the soul, the love the intellect, of the Jewish people, and the people of the State of Israel. And I'm confident that through the challenges that we all face in Israel, the best is yet to come. You had an interesting discussion, because of the judicial reform, issues that are underway. And we've got challenges that we're working through here in the United States of America, certainly, as it relates to the Supreme Court, and what is the right, you know, balance in terms of our three branches of government. And we've got to work through that here. Many of us have been troubled by recent developments coming out of the Supreme Court, and Israel's working through trying to figure out what that right balance is, in terms of the rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary, and how that works together. I think what has been clear to me, in terms of Israel as a robust democracy, that will continue to be a robust democracy is not the challenge is that it's working through to find common ground. And those talks are being led, of course, by President Herzog. But most significantly, the fact that hundreds of 1000s of Israelis have been in the streets, exercising their right, their freedom of expression, their freedom of speech, their freedom of assembly, the right to peaceably gather and petition your government that is at the hallmark of a democratic society. And that's what we've seen, and not a single shot fired, probably nowhere else in the Middle East, would that have occurred other than in Israel, and it's an affirmation of Israel's democratic character. Julie Fishman Rayman: In just a few weeks, AJC will hold our annual Global Forum in Tel Aviv. What is one piece of advice you'd give the 1000 or so people coming from around the world to Israel at this time? Hakeem Jeffries: Well, I do think that every time I've gone to Israel, what has been a wonderful aspect of the trip was talking to the full range of people in Israeli society, to get the perspectives on the ground in terms of their views related to the challenges that Israel confront, and the opportunities that exists to continue to thrive into the future. And those are particularly relevant conversations to have now that Israel has hit this incredible milestone of 75 years in what still remains one of the toughest, if not the toughest neighborhoods in the world. And one of the reasons why sustained dialogue, sustained opportunity to engage in wonderful that AJC is hosting this forum in the next month, is that the challenges are always unique whenever one arrives in Israel. You know, it could be Hamas, it could be Hezbollah, it could be uncertainty in terms of the Iranian malign activity in Syria. It's always, you know, Iran's efforts to try to secure a nuclear weapon and we're gonna make sure that Iran never becomes nuclear capable in Gaza. There are different moments in time, where particular concern meets a level of urgency, but it's always consistently within the frame of Israel living in a very tough neighborhood, which is what I, you know, we reiterated as House Democrats directly to Prime Minister Netanyahu, our commitment to ensuring Israel maintains its qualitative military edge. My view on this thing has always been, and I grew up in central Brooklyn, came of age in the mid to late 80s, early 90s. I kind of know from tough neighborhoods. That was a tough neighborhood. I grew up in Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Gaza, chaos in Syria, in Iraq, Iran with nuclear aspirations, dangerous situation in the Sinai. That's a tough neighborhood. And in a tough neighborhood. The one constant, as I've consistently said, is strength. You can achieve peace, you can achieve stability, but you can only achieve it through the lens of strength. And I think, part of the dialogue that we all should continue to have and will be important for AJC to continue to have is, you know, what are the severe threats that Israel currently confronts? And how can we continue to ensure that Israel has the strength to defend itself and to provide a foundation for lasting peace moving forward building upon things like the Abraham accords? Julie Fishman Rayman: Prior to Israel, you and the members of congress who traveled with you to Israel went to Ghana, one of America's closest allies in West Africa and a nation that still bears the painful scars of the transatlantic slave trade. At AJC's 2019 Global Forum, you became the first member of the congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, I think less than an hour after it was officially launched. Did your back to back trips to Ghana and then Israel spark any insights as we continue–collectively–to try to bring Blacks and Jews closer together? Especially because Blacks and Jews were really strongly represented in your delegation? Hakeem Jeffries: Yes, you know, AJC's effort in terms of forming the black Jewish caucus was a wonderful thing, a great foundation. And in many ways, the trip to Ghana and to Israel is in that same tradition. And as you pointed out, Julie, there were a lot of African American members of Congress who on the trip and a lot of Jewish men from the members of Congress who were on the trip who visited both countries. And, you know, we were able to involve Ghana, and in Israel and Ghana, visit the Cape Coast slave castles, which were central to the horrific transatlantic slave trade. And we also were able to visit Yad Vashem and I was able to lay a wreath and make it clear that we would never forget and never again, allow the Horus of what was seen during the Holocaust to occur. And it was important that in addition to, in Ghana, for instance, meeting with President Akufo Addo, to visit the site, for a lot of the activity of the transatlantic slave trade, and, of course, the ties that then connect to the African American community in the United States of America, and to visit the door of no return. But also to make sure that, in the time that we were in Israel, almost every time that I've been there, we've always made it a point to make sure that we visited Yad Vashem, it's always a very powerful, moving experience. And it was the same and to be able to do it together with black members of Congress and Jewish members of Congress, and leaders, who were not black and Jewish, but were on the trip with us, was really a powerful experience, I think, for everyone involved. And I think it's important for us to continue to try to lean in to strengthening the relationships between the black and Jewish community. It's something that because of the district that I represent, has always been central to my time and public service. And I do you know, I am moved by the fact that at least part of the district that I represent, and that told this story during the Democratic caucus celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, but I tried to tell it whenever I get the opportunity that I do represent a district that was once represented in part by a manual seller. And a manual seller was the longest certain Congress person in the history of the country. He served for 50 years, first elected in 1922. And served through 1972. He was a staunch ally and advocate for the special relationship between the United States and Israel from the very beginning. He was there, I believe, with Truman, when the United States first recognized Israel, and was there to support the special relationship every step of the way throughout the time that he was in Congress. But what also is little known about Manny seller, as he was affectionately known in Brooklyn, is that during the 1960s, he was also the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, which meant that he played an important role, legislatively, and making sure that the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, became the law of the land, to crush Jim Crow, and crushed the effort to oppress the ability of African Americans, particularly in the south to participate fully in our democracy. And then you go to civil rights museums across the country, and whenever there have been exhibits, even here in the Library of Congress, usually always an acknowledgement of the role that Manny Celler played. And I'm proud of the fact that I can represent a district that someone who was such an important link between the black and Jewish community and actually played a meaningful role in helping to advance legislation to change the course of America, in supporting the efforts and leadership of Dr. King and others, is an important thing. That's a tradition that I look forward to continuing to build upon and at the same time, to be able to represent a district as I mentioned earlier, where I serve more Russian speaking Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union than anyone else. And to know that Dr. King took time out from his days of leading the civil rights movement, to speak to Jewish leaders and rabbinical leaders across the country famously anchored in his guiding principle, that injustice anywhere is a justice everywhere, and it was great injustice, being directed at the Jewish community that was behind the Iron Curtain during the days of the Soviet Union, and to use his voice to speak up on behalf of what he appropriately viewed as his Jewish brothers and sisters who are facing oppression. That example that was set by Dr. King, that example that was set by Congressman Judiciary Committee Chair Manny Celler, who wasn't just focused on strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel, but also dealt with the injustices directed at African Americans throughout the United States. That's a powerful heritage for us in Congress, or us as leaders, as AJC has promoted, to continue to build upon. Julie Fishman Rayman: Thank you so much, you've provided us with such a sweeping understanding not just of the history-everything from Manny Celler to Dr. King to Yad Vashem. But also a vision for where we can all go collectively. Whether it's in May, during Jewish American Heritage Month, or Black History Month, or every day, trying to honor the legacy of Americans from all facets who lift up our great nation and make it what it is today. Leader Jeffries, thank you for your leadership and thank you for being with us. Hakeem Jeffries: Thank you so much, what an honor Julie to be on and all the best to you and look forward to continuing to work closely with Ted, with AJC, on behalf of the issues that we all care about, particularly as it relates to the well being of the Jewish community here in the United States of America and throughout the world. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with the Jewish bluegrass duo Nefesh Mountain, featuring not one but two live musical performances, a wonderful way to wrap up our month-long series of shows honoring Jewish American Heritage.
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This week: David Horovitz, the Editor in Chief of the Times of Israel, is the JCRC's featured speaker for its June 12 event in Minneapolis. But before he comes to the Twin Cities, Horovitz is on this podcast to talk Israeli politics, a decade of TOI, and how to report on the Middle East.Say hello! Lev@tcjewfolk.comhttps://jewfolk-inc.creator-spring.com/https://tcjewfolk.com/donate/To help Ukraine: https://tcjewfolk.com/resources-to-help-ukraine/https://tcjewfolk.com/tired-of-excuses/https://tcjewfolk.com/event/jcrc-annual-event/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-reversal-meretz-mk-to-stay-in-coalition-removing-immediate-election-threat/ https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/24/middleeast/shireen-abu-akleh-jenin-killing-investigation-cmd-intl/index.html https://apnews.com/article/politics-west-bank-middle-east-israel-8df6c999627efcef2fe0ca2b401e7a2c https://www.timesofisrael.com/scenes-from-one-part-of-a-funeral-as-shireen-abu-akleh-is-laid-to-rest-in-jerusalem/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wants-to-be-recognized-as-jerusalems-responsible-sovereign-tell-the-cops/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-BAez8eTHddohTMddxHELx7vcblRic8J5NhXRFgdIvE/edit?usp=sharing
Gideon Taylor, CEO of the JCRC, joins us for an inside look at this year's Celebrate Israel Parade. The Celebrate Israel Parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 11:30am - 4pm. More information about the Celebrate Israel Parade can be found at: https://celebrateisraelny.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateIsraelParade https://www.instagram.com/jcrcny_celebrateisrael/ https://www.twitter.com/CelebrateIsrael The JCRC can be found at: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://www.facebook.com/JCRCNY https://twitter.com/jcrcny
This week we talk with Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph about his participation in the JCRC's trip to the Holocaust museum in Washington, D.C., being a part of a Jewish community despite the transient nature of being an NFL player, and how he went from kicking soccer balls to footballs, on this week's Who The Folk?! Podcast.
Lobbyist Ethan Roberts from the JCRC joins Jordana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steven Windmueller, a Professor Emeritus at Hebrew Union College and a former JCRC director in Los Angeles, has long been a preeminent philosopher of Jewish community relations. He speaks with David about the threats to liberal values and the need for the Jewish community to reassess its strategic options.
Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Matthew Hiltzik is an American attorney, public relations and communications consultant, and the founder of the strategic communications and consulting firm Hiltzik Strategies, which represents high-profile organizations and individuals. He has represented a range of high profile clients and has been a close advisor to diverse politicians from Hillary Clinton to Ivanka Trump. He has produced five documentaries (including the award winning ‘Paper Clips’), is an active member of the Boards of The Ghetto Film School, Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media, The Jewish Week, and The JCRC of New York, and was appointed to the Board of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.
In this episode of Giving Voice, IHB historian Jill Weiss Simins talks to Adrianne Slash and Aaron Welcher, Indianapolis community leaders working on social justice issues. Slash serves on the board of the Civil Rights Commission and writes columns for the Indianapolis Business Journal and the Indianapolis Recorder. Welcher serves as the Programs & Communications Coordinator at the Jewish Community Relations Council and works to build coalitions of Jewish, Black, LGBTQ+, and other groups and faiths. Their important discussion in this episode considers how white Hoosiers can be allies for their Black neighbors in the ongoing struggle for civil rights, the responsibility of Jewish Hoosiers for continuing this work, and how people can get involved in the work that needs to be done in their own communities.
Arna Poupko Fisher is a widely renowned leader and educator who has lectured in over 120 different communities throughout North America. She was the first individual to be a full time scholar in residence of a federation, she was the president of the JCRC of Cincinnati, is a core faculty member for Wexner, which is the premier organization for Jewish leaders, is a faculty member in the Dept. of Jewish Studies at the University of Cincinnati, was an executive for the federation of Cincinnati, and is now a member of the board of trustees for the foundation. Arna Poupko Fisher sits down to discuss her path to Jewish leadership, the experience of being a female Jewish leader, and what she learned from speaking in so many communities. She talks about living a value-driven life, when it's proper to stand up for one's beliefs, and the importance of parents in religious experience. Mrs. Fisher mentions the necessity of occasionally filling a leadership position because one is needed there, even if one isn't passionate about it, and provides advice to future leaders. She closes off by highlighting how leadership and teaching are actually quite similar.
"We let ourselves forget that we remain the targets of other people’s hate." For those wishing to gain some context on this issue, below is a link to an OpEd written by JCRC Director Tyler Gregory. In addition, the following resources provide important insights into and support for JCRC’s work: https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/332106/a-jewish-community-playbook-on-ethnic-studies/ And a Hartman podcast interview: https://www.hartman.org.il/identity-crisis-44-how-california-jews-grappled-with-a-new-curriculum/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-crisis/id1500168597?i=1000508309651 Rabbi Beth also encourages each of you to register on the JCRC website for a Forum this Wednesday on this issue: https://jcrc.org/news-events/events/public-briefing-on-ethnic-studies
1-13-2021 JCRC-NY "COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE" JCRC-NY #CommunityRelationsCorner Ep. 19 with Dr. Aaron E. Glatt, Chairman, Department of Medicine Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist, Mount Sinai South Nassau. Hosted by Michael Miller, JCRC-NY CEO Past Episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
1-6-2021 JCRC-NY “The Future of Queens” #CommunityRelationsCorner Ep. 18 with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller. As a New York City Councilmember, Donovan Richards was a great friend of JCRC-NY and of the Jewish community in his Rockaways district. He traveled to Israel on a JCRC-NY Mission, as did his newly appointed Deputy Borough President Rhonda Binda, and has always been there in support of our issues. With his election as #Queens Borough President, we look forward to the expanding and deepening of his relationship with the Jewish community on issues of concern, especially safety and security. Past Episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere. Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
12-29-2020 JCRC-NY “Seniors and Covid-19” #CommunityRelationsCorner Ep. 17 with Kathryn Haslanger, CEO, JEWISH ASSOCIATION SERVING THE AGING (JASA); and Stuart Kaplan, Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller. Past Episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
12-23-2020 JCRC-NY #CommunityRelationsCorner Ep. 17 with Msgr Kevin Sullivan, executive director Catholic Charities of New York. Hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller. Past Episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
12-14-2020 JCRC-NY "Advocate as Activist" #CommunityRelationsCorner, hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller, we welcome NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams Past episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny Jumaane Williams https://twitter.com/nycpa JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
12-10-2020 JCRC-NY JCRC-NY Community Relations Corner: "Investigating Hate Crimes" Michael S. Miller, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council speaks with Deputy Inspector Mark Molinari, Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force. Past episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
12-3-2020 JCRC-NY "The Role of Faith in Community" #CommunityRelationsCorner Episode 13 with Pastor Gil Monrose -- a longtime friend and an alumnus of JCRC-NY's We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship in 2008. In the same year, he traveled on a JCRC-NY Mission to Israel and, in 2017 as Pastor of Brooklyn's The Historic Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day, organized and participated in a JCRC-NY Israel Mission with 10 other Black pastors from New York. Pastor Monrose is President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council The GodSquad... he is a force for good in the Borough of Brooklyn. Hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller Past episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
"Lookback at a Legacy" 11-24-2020 JCRC-NY Community Relations Corner Ep.12 with Congressmember and Chair, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Eliot Engel, and host Michael Miller (JCRC-NY CEO), who reflects, "A fellow Bronxite, I've known Eliot Engel since his days as a New York State Assembly Member. He has been one of the strongest voices in Congress in support of Israel and Jewish causes, as well as serving the needs of his diverse constituents. During his long tenure on Capitol Hill, JCRC-NY has had the honor of having Congressman Engel travel to Israel on a number of our Missions which included high-level meetings with several Prime Ministers." Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Past episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
11-19-2020 JCRC-NY Michael S. Miller, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York speaks with the Hon. Israel Nitzan, Acting Consul General of Israel in New York and H.E. Abdalla Shaheen, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York. ** This is the first time the two top diplomats in New York representing Israel and the UAE have ever joined together live (albeit virtually). Watch past episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/IsraelinNY https://Twitter.com/UAEinNY
11-11-2020 JCRC-NY Michael Miller, the Executive Vice President and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York speaks with Ritchie Torres, Congress Member-Elect of New York's 15th District. Past Episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Michael S. Miller, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York speaks with Ester Fuchs and Jonathan Greenspun about the 2020 elections. Ester Fuchs is a Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia Univsersity. Jonathan Greenspun is the Managing Director of Mercury Public Affairs. Both are members of the JCRC-NY Board of Directors. Past Episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere. Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Michael S. Miller, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York speaks with Jacob Kornbluh, National Politics Reporter for the Jewish Insider and member of the Haredi community. Past Episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Michael S. Miller, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York speaks with the Senior Pastor of the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, and President of the Council of Churches of the City of New York, Rev. A. R. Bernard. Past Episodes: http://bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing Follow: http://jcrcny.org http://twitter.com/jcrcny http://facebook.com/jcrcny JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
10-14-2020 JCRC-NY Welcome to #CommunityRelationsCorner Episode 6 with guest Congressman Adriano Espaillat. JCRC-NY has known Espaillat other for close to two decades, first as an NYS Assemblyman when he traveled on a JCRC-NY Mission to Israel in November 2002. He has also been a great bridge builder between the Dominican and Jewish communities, especially as a Member of Congress. Sponsored by the Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://twitter.com/RepEspaillat/ JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Sally Abrams and Holly Brod Farber of the JCRC of Minnesota and the Dakotas join Sara to talk about the value of their long-lasting collaborative partnership and their latest initiative, The Letters Project. http://minndakjcrc.org/letters@jcrcminndak
Welcome to #CommunityRelationsCorner Episode 5 featuring Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz - Melinda Katz, a JCRC friend of long-standing, dating back to her service as an NYS Assembly Member. Conversation covers such issues as the prosecution of acts of anti-Semitism and other forms of hate crimes, criminal justice reform, the impact of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing and many other matters of concern and interest. Sponsored by the Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/MelindaKatz https://Twitter.com/QueensDAKatz JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Welcome to #CommunityRelationsCorner Episode 4, "Confronting Covid-19" featuring NYC Councilmember Mark Levine hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller. Sponsored by the Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/MarkLevineNYC JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Welcome to #CommunityRelationsCorner Episode 3, featuring Jennifer Jones Austin-- the CEO and Executive Director of FPWA (formerly Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies) and hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller Sponsored by the Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://twitter.com/JJAatFPWA JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Welcome to #CommunityRelationsCorner Episode 2 with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller Sponsored by the Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://twitter.com/rubendiazjr JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
September, 8 2020 -- Welcome to the first weekly episode of JCRC-NY #CommunityRelationsCorner Our first guest is New York State Attorney General Letitia "Tish" James hosted by JCRC-NY CEO Michael Miller. Sponsored by Free Synagogue of Flushing FOLLOW: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://Facebook.com/JCRCNY https://Twitter.com/JCRCNY https://twitter.com/TishJames https://twitter.com/NewYorkStateAG JCRC-NY is the pro-active central coordinating and resource organization for the Jewish community in the eight county metropolitan New York area. We work with our diverse community and the greater New York community to craft solutions by being a Creative Advocate: For the Jewish community locally, in Israel and elsewhere Strategic Builder: Of broad-based, multi-ethnic, issue-solving coalitions Progressive Convener: For training the next generation of civic and nonprofit leaders
Title: Special COVID Business Edition/Networking Club Navigating the P.R./Communications World Matthew is the President and CEO of Hiltzik Strategies, a strategic communications firm specializing in corporate communications, crisis management and litigation support, media relations, digital/social strategy and analytics, and content creation. The company provides advice and counsel to leading business executives, influencers, and institutions in technology, music, media, entertainment, finance, sports, education, public affairs, and philanthropy. Hiltzik Strategies utilizes a fact-based, data-driven approach, leveraging its broad experience and global relationships to help clients develop, optimize, and expand their narratives in this very dynamic, complex media environment. Matthew, an attorney and active member of the New York State Bar Association, began his post-law school career as Press Secretary and Deputy Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Committee, working on the 1998 Coordinated Campaign. He also filled various roles on Hillary Clinton’s 1999 “Listening Tour,” which launched her first U.S. Senate campaign, before returning to the campaign in the summer and fall of 2000 as Director of Jewish Relations. After leaving politics, Matthew joined Miramax Films, eventually being promoted to Senior VP of Corporate Communications and Government Relations, before departing in 2005 to become President and CEO and launch the U.S operations of the U.K.-based publicity firm Freud Communications. In 2015, Matthew was appointed by the Mayor of New York City to the board of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and he is also an active board member of The Ghetto Film School, Montclair StateUniversity’s School of Communication and Media, The Jewish Week, and the JCRC of New York. He has produced five documentaries including the award- winning Paper Clips, Documented, and Holy Land Hardball. Matthew is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and received a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Dana and their three children. In this wide ranging interview, we cover: 1. Transitions 2. Pandemic Opportunities & Challenges 3. Role Judaism Plays in Business Life 4. Best & Worst Parts of the Job 5. Win the Pause Q & A session
In today’s episode, we’re discussing interfaith advocacy and specifically, the collaborative efforts between Catholics and Jews. Steve Hunegs, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) joins us in the studio. The JCRC is a great partner with the Minnesota Catholic Conference. Together the Catholic Conference and JCRC are part of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition which also includes faith leaders from the Islamic Faith and Protestant Christian denominations. In our mailbag segment, we answer a question regarding the need for emergency shelter funding in Minnesota. In our bricklayer segment, we discuss an interfaith advocacy Day on The Hill. **Note that due to COVID-19 this event has been canceled.**
Fighting anti-Zionism in progressive spaces. Amanda Berman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Zioness Movement, a new initiative empowering and activating Zionists on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as Jews and Zionists. Until she recently made the transition to focusing exclusively on building the much-needed Zioness community, Amanda was also a civil rights attorney fighting anti-Semitism legally, spearheading such groundbreaking initiatives as the international action against Kuwait Airways for its discrimination against Israeli nationals, and the dual cases against San Francisco State University for its constitutional and civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students and community members. Amanda writes on Jewish and civil rights issues and is a media contributor across various mediums and outlets. She has spoken and presented before diverse audiences including Hadassah, JNF, B'nei Brith, Jewish Federation, AIPAC, JCRC, Hillel, and many others. She is a graduate of the Anti-Defamation League's Glass Leadership Institute, the recipient of Hadassah's prestigious Myrtle Wreath Award, and was listed by the Algemeiner as one of the top "100 people positively contributing to Jewish life" in 2018. She previously served for 5 years as an Executive Board Member at Friends of the IDF, Young Leadership NY. Amanda graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Diplomatic History and a Master of Governmental Administration and received her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where she was a Public Service Scholar; served in the Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic, providing legal services to the underrepresented; served in the Advanced Human Rights Clinic, providing legal services to immigrants and refugees; sat on the Executive Board of the Cardozo Advocates for Battered Women; and was a Fellow in the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Clinic. She practiced securities litigation at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP before dedicating her career to the advancement and protection of the Jewish people and the Zionist community.
A neighbor invited Marlene Post, parent, registered nurse to a meeting of Hadassah. The rest is history! And a long list of dedicated service follows: National and International President of Hadassah, UJA, JCRC board member, Chair of Birthright, and more.
Anti-Defamation League: ADL The ADL is focused on stopping the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. The JCRC brought the ADL and its Words to Action to Charlotte in September for students, teachers, educator and Jewish Professionals. They also talked to professionals in greater charlotte about ways to address hate in our community. https://www.adl.org https://dc.adl.org https://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2019/11/12/events/upstream-arts/ http://charlottejcc.libsyn.com/upstream-arts
Israel Action Network: IAN IAN builds a strong base of support for Israel and counters delegitimization in the context of two states for two peoples. On Oct 23/24 they will be in Charlotte for leadership and community training as part of Charlotte JCRC’s effort to help the community have more meaningful conversation about Israel. https://israelactionnetwork.org laurel.grauer@jewishcharlotte.org https://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2019/11/03/events/2nd-annual-welcoming-the-stranger-to-the-table/
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Update Part 2: Israel and Building Relationships Laurel Grauer, Director of Community Relations and Israel Affairs for the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte talks about educational programming that helps the Charlotte Jewish Community have more comfortable and informed conversation about Israel. laurel.grauer@jewishcharlotte.org https://jewishcharlotte.org https://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2019/10/17/events/book-club-in-the-sukkah/
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Update Part 1: SchoolsLaurel Grauer, Director of Community Relations and Israel Affairs for the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte talks about the rise in anti-Semitism in our schools and how the JCRC helps build relationships with administrators and staff to support our Jewish Community students and their families. laurel.grauer@jewishcharlotte.org https://jewishcharlotte.org https://jewishcharlotte.org/community-calendar/hebrew-cemetery-annual-memorial-service-1545334190
Often in politically progressive spaces, Zionists are asked to leave their pro-Israel politics at the door, or else face exclusion and be branded as racists. Amanda Berman, the founder and executive director of the Zioness Movement, is aiming to address this problem by empowering and activating Zionists on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as Jews and Zionists. In this episode, our podcast host and B'nai B'rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin talks with Berman about the work of the Zioness Movement and the main challenges ahead for her organization. Until she recently made the transition to focusing exclusively on building the much-needed Zioness community, Berman was also a civil rights attorney fighting anti-Semitism legally, spearheading such groundbreaking initiatives as the international action against Kuwait Airways for its discrimination against Israeli nationals, and the dual cases against San Francisco State University for its constitutional and civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students and community members. Berman writes on Jewish and civil rights issues and is a media contributor across various mediums and outlets. She has spoken and presented before diverse audiences including Hadassah, JNF, B'nai Brith, Jewish Federation, AIPAC, JCRC, Hillel and many others.
Jewish social justice activists on and off campus have reported that they have been required to “check their Zionism at the door.” Two JCRC directors—one who infamously had been asked to leave the Chicago Dyke March in March 2017, and another with experience in ensuring Jewish participation in intersectional circles—share their stories and strategiesJackie Congedo is the Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. She brings a decade of strategic communications, public relations, current affairs, and journalism experience to the JCRC, which works to protect Jewish security, recognizing that Jewish security depends on a just society for all. Congedo received a BA in journalism from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, where she graduated summa cum laude. After graduation, she worked the next nine years as an award-winning reporter at television news stations in Washington, DC; Lexington, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. Most recently, Congedo led public relations efforts for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and directed and implemented marketing and communications strategy for the JCRC and the Federation’s Israel Center. Congedo is also a graduate of the Jewish Nonprofit Leadership Institute.Laurel Grauer is the Director of Community Relations and Israel Affairs at the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.
Today on No Limits we talk about the annual Spirit and Place Festival with an emphasis on events related the to Jewish community. Our guests are be Lindsey Mintz, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Cantor Aviva Marer, Cantor at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and Aaron Welcher, Communications Coordinator at JCRC.
Marty Chester found the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas as the perfect agency for him to get involved in as someone who was a political science and Jewish studies major in college. At the Oct. 11 annual meeting, Marty will become the new president of the organization's board. We talk about the importance of the JCRC to both Marty and to the community, his family's ties to the organization, and his constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago – trust me, you'll want to stick around for that story – in this week's Who The Folk Podcast.
Encounter was formed in 2007 to expose American Jewish leaders to Palestinian narratives. To this date a number of JCRC leaders have participated. Why is it important for Jewish leaders to understand the Palestinian experience? What does Encounter hope to accomplish in this work? Yona Shem-Tov has worked as a Jewish educator for over 20 years. Prior to joining Encounter in 2011, Yona pursued graduate studies at The Hebrew University and doctoral research in Education and Jewish Studies at New York University as a Wexner Graduate Fellow.
ReachOut!, JCRC's new volunteer service program for young adults.
Unmasked Judeophobia...a new documentary shown tonight at Temple B'nai Jeshurun ...Mark Finkelstein...JCRC. Ross Shafer's "Grab more Market Share" great insights. Then the political parade continues. Iowa is up for grabs.
NYJCC NEWS, Michael Miller of the JCRC, Judy Rosen, Mitch Rothschild, and Emilio Krausz on summer vacations,
This podcast is JCRC Podcast #3, a recording of the 38th annual Middle East Institute, an annual conference designed to educate the community and foster understanding about current topocs relevant to Israel and the Middle East, through commentaries by experts with varying perspectives and backgrounds. Our program this year is entitled "Understanding Israel's Neighborhood and how it affects its survival." Our panelists are Micah Halpern, an expert on the middle east and Islamic fundamentalism; Dr. Harvey Sicherman, president of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, and Dr. Yossi Olmert, a former member of the Israeli government, and brother of current Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. The program is moderated by Howard Joffe and runs about two hours and 15 minutes. This podcast and the Middle East Institute are sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey. This program was recorded February 4, 2007. The program is introduced by Henry Maurer, president of the JCRC. Images JCRC President Henry Maurer (left) and Dr. Harvey Sicherman , president of the Foreign Policy Research Institute. David Shevrin, JCRC Vice President and Middle East Institute program chairman Micah Halpern, Middle East analyst and expert on Islamic fundamentalism Dr. Yossi Olmert, former Israeli government official and brother of current Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert JCRC Executive Director Alan Respler (left) chats with Institute Moderator Howard Joffe before the panel discussion. (Photos copyright © 2007 Steven L. Lubetkin. All rights reserved.) Download the podcast file here (106.2mb mono MP3 file, 02:27:15 length).
This podcast is JCRC Podcast #2, a recording of a conversation with Jay Bushinsky, KYW Newsradio's Middle East Bureau Chief, sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. This program was recorded October 19, 2006. The program is introduced by Richard Goldstein, president of the Jewish Federation. The speakers are: Larry Kane, veteran broadcast journalist and commentator. Jay Bushinsky, KYW Newsradio Jerusalem Bureau Chief (Photos copyright © 2006 Steven L. Lubetkin. All rights reserved.) Download the podcast file here (102.6mb mono MP3 file, 01:49:20 length).
This podcast is JCRC Podcast #2, a recording of a conversation with Jay Bushinsky, KYW Newsradio's Middle East Bureau Chief, sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.This program was recorded October 19, 2006. The program is introduced by Richard Goldstein, president of the Jewish Federation.The speakers are: Larry Kane, veteran broadcast journalist and commentator. Jay Bushinsky, KYW Newsradio Jerusalem Bureau Chief (Photos copyright © 2006 Steven L. Lubetkin. All rights reserved.) Download the podcast file here (102.6mb stereo MP3 file, 01:49:20 length).
This podcast is JCRC Podcast #1, a recording of a leadership briefing conducted by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for its board members and constituent agency leaders, to bring them up to date on developments in Israel during the current conflict. This program was recorded August 2, 2006. The briefing is moderated by Henry Maurer, president of the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Federation's public policy and human relations arm. The speakers are: Dr. Janine Sobel, president of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, who just returned from an emergency mission to Israel General Ephraim Lapid, one of Israel's leading authorities in Public and Military Affairs. General Lapid served as a Senior Intelligence officer in the Israel Defense Forces (I.D.F). He has been an instructor at Israel's National Defense College and Headed Israel Army Radio, Galei Zahal. Download the podcast file here (116.4mb stereo MP3 file, 01:22:46 length). Theme Music: "Untitled," by Dave Ahl, from GarageBand.com
This podcast is JCRC Podcast #1, a recording of a leadership briefing conducted by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for its board members and constituent agency leaders, to bring them up to date on developments in Israel during the current conflict.This program was recorded August 2, 2006. The briefing is moderated by Henry Maurer, president of the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Federation's public policy and human relations arm. The speakers are: Dr. Janine Sobel, president of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, who just returned from an emergency mission to Israel General Ephraim Lapid, one of Israel's leading authorities in Public and Military Affairs. General Lapid served as a Senior Intelligence officer in the Israel Defense Forces (I.D.F). He has been an instructor at Israel's National Defense College and Headed Israel Army Radio, Galei Zahal. Download the podcast file here (107.9mb stereo MP3 file, 01:16:46 length).
Melitz's "Engaging Disengagement is an interactive 90-minute to 2 hour program that gives participants a deep understanding of what the people of Israel are experiencing through the disengagement. The program uses an interactive role-playing format. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey, the human relations and public policy arm of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, sponsored "Engaging Disengagement" at the Cherry Hill Public Library on Sunday, September 25, 2005. This program features a recording of that interactive dialogue, introductory interviews with JCRC officers David Shevrin and Gloria Fischel-Gilbert, and comments from Alexandra Benjamin, the Melitz educational consultant who facilitated the dialogue. The program runs 1:36:36 (file size 136 mb) in stereo.
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