The Jewish Community Relations Council, a program of JEWISHcolorado, will host its annual leadership luncheon on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at History Colorado
Read More »Organizations Applaud Signing of Nonprofit Security Legislation
JEWISHcolorado, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), and more than 100 coalition partners applaud the signing today of HB22-1077 by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, creating a state nonprofit security grant program for qualified nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack.
Read More »JEWISHcolorado, JCRC, ADL Condemn Horrific Attack
JEWISHcolorado, the ADL Mountain States Region, and the Jewish Community Relations Council stand with the community of Buffalo, New York where ten people have been murdered and three others injured at a grocery store in what authorities are calling an act of "racially motivated violent extremism."
Read More »JCRC Welcomes Introduction of HB22-1077: Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The bill establishes a state-level grant program designed to enable houses of worship of any denomination, community gathering spaces, and all nonprofit organizations to complete capital projects that will serve to protect those using their facilities.
Read More »Oppenheimer to Speak at JEWISHcolorado Date with the State
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a program of JEWISHcolorado, is pleased to announce the 2022 Date with the State will take place on Wednesday, January 19, at the Consistory at the State Capitol in Denver.
Read More »JCRC, ADL Condemn Vandalism of Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
JCRC and ADL strongly condemn the vandalism targeting the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver that was discovered before Mass Sunday, October 10.
Read More »Letter: Thanks from the JCRC
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) applauds Governor Polis, Representatives Garnett and Neville, and Senators Garcia and Sonnenberg for honoring Major General Maurice Rose with a sculpture on the grounds of the Colorado State Capitol. We also thank the community members who pushed for this honor.
Read More »Colorado Jewish Community Stands in Solidarity with Our Asian Neighbors
JEWISHcolorado and the Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council stand in solidarity with the Asian community during this trying period and stand ready to support them following the mass shooting in Atlanta that left eight people dead, including six Asian women.
Read More »Colorado JCRC Condemns Seditious Violence at the U.S. Capitol and Prays for the Safety of Our Elected Officials
Like many Americans, the members of the Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) watched in horror and disgust as extremists violently attempted to take control of the U.S. Capitol at the time that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were to certify the Electoral College vote count from the November election.
Read More »JCRC Statement: George Floyd, the Riots & Racial Justice
The Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a program of JEWISHcolorado, strongly condemns the unjust death of George Floyd.
Read More »JCRC Calls for Holocaust Education Policy, Hosts State Capitol Event
Determined to see policy change in the wake of rising anti-Semitic attacks across the country, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) will spend a day at the State Capitol next week, urging legislators to consider legislation on stronger Holocaust and genocide education in Colorado middle and high schools.
Read More »JEWISHcolorado and JCRC Commend House Foreign Affairs Committee Pro-Israel Actions
JEWISHcolorado and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) are pleased to recognize the significant steps taken yesterday by a U.S. House of Representatives Committee to support Israel and denounce the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.
Read More »JCRC Celebrates 2019 State Policy Success
The JCRC is pleased to recognize 2019 policy advancements that will positively impact Colorado and the Jewish community.
Read More »Statements on Poway Synagogue Shooting
Here is a compliation of local statements issued in the wake of the shooting at the Chabad of Poway on Saturday.
Read More »Colorado Jewish Community Condemns Terror Attacks in New Zealand
The Colorado Jewish community extends its heartfelt prayers to the Muslim community of Christchurch, New Zealand and around the world after the horrific terror attack there on two mosques.
Read More »This Month at the JCRC — February Actions at the Capitol and Beyond
The Jewish Community Relations Council, JCRC, is actively giving a voice to the Jewish community at the Colorado State Capitol on issues of importance to the Jewish community. During the month of February, the JCRC has joined coalitions in support of two state policies currently under consideration.
Read More »JCRC to Honor Ginsberg with Community Leadership Award at Annual Luncheon
This year, the Jewish Community Relations Council will be honoring Noel Ginsburg with its Community Leadership Award for his years of support for the Jewish community.
Read More »JCRC Opposes HHS Waiver to Allow Religious Discrimination by Foster Care Agency
The Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council is deeply concerned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision allowing a government-funded foster care agency in South Carolina to discriminate against Jewish foster families.
Read More »Reflections on Pittsburgh
JEWISHcolorado is helping to organize this Shabbat as National Solidarity Shabbat, a time to convene in your local synagogue to mourn the victims in Pittsburgh as well as to demonstrate that our Jewish communities will not be intimidated.
Read More »Joint Statement on Tragic Shooting in Pittsburgh
JEWISHcolorado and the JCRC released a joint statement on the Pittsburgh shooting.
Read More »JCRC and NCJW to Host 2018 Candidates Forum
Join the Colorado JCRC and NCJW Colorado Section for the 2018 Candidates Forum on October 16th.
Read More »JCRC Celebrates Policy Successes During 2018 State Legislative Session
The JCRC tracked 30 bills this legislative session that fit within the coalition’s priority areas. Find out more.
Read More »JCRC Announces 2018 Honorees to be Celebrated at Annual Luncheon
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a program of JEWISHcolorado, is pleased to announce its 2018 Leadership Awards to be presented at its annual luncheon on March 22.
Read More »JCRC and JEWISHcolorado Respond to White House Jerusalem Announcement
The Jewish Community Relations Council, a program of JEWISHcolorado, and JEWISHcolorado welcome President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel and begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
Read More »JCRC Welcomes Three New Member Organizations
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a program of JEWISHcolorado, officially welcomed three new member organizations this morning: Denver Jewish Chamber of Commerce, Hillel Academy and the Colorado Chapter of the J Street Education Fund.
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