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A Statement on the FY25 State Budget
The Massachusetts Legislature has voted on the FY25 Budget, and it is now on Governor Healey’s desk for action.
We applaud the leadership of Senate President Spilka; House Speaker Mariano; Chairs Rodrigues and Michlewitz; and the entire legislature for adopting a budget that demonstrates a serious commitment to addressing antisemitism.
JCRC Applauds Legislature for Progress of Act to Aid Building Community Resiliency
Last week, H.1985/S.1244, An act building community resiliency through mental health received a favorable report advancing to the Committee on Ways and Means. We celebrate the progress of this bill, newly filed this legislative session by State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley (D-Mattapan) and State Senator Julian Cyr (D-Truro).
Jewish leaders confront anti-Semitism and call for safety at Pride
As Pride month comes to an end, our CEO Jeremy Burton and CEO of JCRC San Francisco Tyler Gregory speak out against the increased violence against Jews
LGBTQ Jews Belong at Pride
In a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, LGBTQ+ Jews are unfortunately faced with increasing antisemitic sentiment. CEO Jeremy Burton and CEO of JCRC San
Leading with Allyship: Jewish Advocacy on Beacon Hill – CJP
As the representative for the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) to Beacon Hill, this time of year I am focused on the FY25 state budget advocating on behalf of our collective priorities, including funding for nonprofit security grants, the genocide education trust fund and the other budget appropriations that support our incredible and diverse human service agencies…
Statement from the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston Regarding Boston City Council ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ Resolution
We urge the Boston City Council to reject this resolution and to work together toward a resolution that cares for the welfare of all people of the city of Boston.
Statement from JCRC Regarding Use of the Term ‘Genocide’
In a time of profound pain, when so many people are choosing to use unproductive and polarizing language to turn us against each other, we, as a Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), continue to call on civic leaders to reject language that force us into binary narratives and that trigger fear and trauma.
ACTION ALERT To The Brookline Community Re: Ceasefire Warrant Article
We want to make Brookline residents aware of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee for WA 19 Public Hearing on Monday, April 8, from 7-10pm.
An Open Letter Regarding Recent Mass Teachers Association Activities
An open letter from JCRC Greater Boston’s CEO Jeremy Burton regarding recent Mass Teachers Association activities
But Is It Safe? By Executive Committee VP, Andrew Zelermyer
In his poignant article in Jewish Boston, Andrew Zelermyer, VP of our Executive Committee, shares his reflections on travel to Israel since Oct. 7 and the
Ruth Fein, ‘absolute giant of the Boston Jewish community,’ dies at 96
Ruth B. Fein z”l, JCRC’s President from 1993-1995, was laid to rest this week. In the words of our CEO, Jeremy Burton, Ruth was “an
THOUGHTS ABOUT LOCAL CEASEFIRE RESOLUTIONS
In recent days, city councils in Somerville and Cambridge have debated and endorsed resolutions weighing in on the topic of a ceasefire, the release of
