activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 5
- Advances cross-cultural care and initiatives in health, arts, and spiritual services Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsSupports programs in the arts, health and human services, and rabbinic and spiritual care, providing culturally sensitive care that addresses creative, psychological, and spiritual needs in both rural and urban settings.
- Advances cross-cultural health, arts, and spiritual care initiatives Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsSupports programs in the arts, health and human services, and rabbinic and spiritual care that address creative, psychological, and spiritual needs across cultural and religious boundaries in both rural and urban settings.
- Organizes community religious and cultural events Regular and Special Religious ServicesHosts and organizes events such as a Seder led by Rabbi Emily Langowitz and Cantor Todd Herzog, fostering communal connection and cultural continuity.
- Organizes community religious and cultural events Regular and Special Religious ServicesHosts and organizes religious and cultural gatherings such as a Seder event led by Rabbi Emily Langowitz and Cantor Todd Herzog.
- Organizes religious and cultural community events Regular and Special Religious ServicesHosts and organizes communal religious events such as a Seder led by Rabbi Emily Langowitz and Cantor Todd Herzog, fostering cultural and spiritual connection within the Jewish community.
advocacy · 15
- Administers security support for Jewish institutions via federal grant programs Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyAddresses security costs and concerns for Jewish community institutions through participation in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental program.
- Administers security support for Jewish institutions via federal grant programs Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyAddresses security costs and concerns for Jewish community institutions through participation in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental program, enhancing physical and operational safety.
- Administers security support for Jewish institutions via federal grant programs Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyAddresses security costs and concerns for Jewish community institutions through participation in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental program, helping secure funding and resources for safety improvements.
- Advocates against legislation deemed harmful to Holocaust education and community values Ballot Measure & Legislative AdvocacyActively opposes legislation such as HB2779 and HCR2060 that the organization views as flawed or detrimental to accurate Holocaust education and communal wellbeing.
- Advocates for democratic participation and voting rights Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEncourages civic engagement by emphasizing the importance of voting and participating in the democratic process as a form of community advocacy.
- Builds intergroup alliances and leads public advocacy campaigns Community Advocacy & Alliance BuildingBuilds and strengthens alliances with other communities and organizations, mobilizes public advocacy efforts, and promotes constructive dialogue to counter prejudice and misinformation.
- Builds intergroup alliances and leads public advocacy campaigns Community Advocacy & Alliance BuildingBuilds and strengthens alliances with other communities and organizations, mobilizes public advocacy efforts, and promotes meaningful communication to advance shared civic goals and combat prejudice.
- Builds intergroup alliances and leads public advocacy campaigns Community Advocacy & Alliance BuildingBuilds and strengthens alliances with other communities and organizations, mobilizes public advocacy efforts, and promotes communication to counter prejudice and misinformation.
- Counters antisemitism and misinformation through public commentary and relationship-building Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyWorks to heal fractured relationships, reduce prejudice, and counter misinformation targeting the Jewish people and Israel by providing expert commentary in media outlets and engaging in public discourse.
- Engages in public commentary on antisemitism and political issues Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyProvides public commentary and media responses on incidents of antisemitism and political developments affecting the Jewish community, including candidate appearances on antisemitic platforms and major events like the October 7th attack on Israel.
- Issues public commentary on antisemitism and political developments Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyProvides expert commentary to media outlets such as the AZ Mirror and AZ Republic on issues including antisemitism, political candidate affiliations, and responses to attacks on Israel, amplifying community concerns in public discourse.
- Opposes legislation deemed harmful to Jewish community interests Ballot Measure & Legislative AdvocacyEngages in legislative advocacy by formally opposing bills such as HB2779 and HCR2060 that the organization views as flawed or threatening to community values or historical integrity.
- Opposes legislation deemed harmful to Jewish community interests Ballot Measure & Legislative AdvocacyActively opposes specific state legislation such as HB2779 and HCR2060 that the organization views as flawed or detrimental to Holocaust education and community values.
- Promotes civic participation and democratic engagement Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEncourages voting and civic involvement as part of fostering democracy, emphasizing the importance of having one's voice heard in the democratic process.
- Promotes civic participation and democratic engagement Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEncourages voting and active participation in the democratic process as a core civic responsibility, emphasizing the importance of having one's voice heard.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Build cross-community alliances grounded in Jewish ethical values values-based alliance buildingAdvances Jewish community interests and democratic resilience by forming partnerships based on universal Jewish values, using shared moral principles as a mechanism for coalition-building and communication.
- Build cross-community alliances grounded in Jewish values values-based alliance buildingAdvances Jewish community interests and democratic resilience by forming alliances based on universal Jewish values, using shared ethical principles as a foundation for communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
- Build cross-community alliances through shared values values-based alliance buildingAdvances Jewish community interests and democratic society by forming alliances grounded in universal Jewish values, promoting communication and cooperation across diverse groups.
- Create inclusive community spaces through symbolic hospitality hospitality-based community buildingUses the symbolic model of Abraham and Sarah’s open tent and emphasizes hospitality as a core principle to foster inclusive, safe environments that counteract hate and encourage community engagement.
- Create inclusive community spaces using symbolic cultural models open tent inclusion modelEmploys the symbolic "open tent" model of Abraham and Sarah to foster inclusive, safe environments for engagement, indicating a values-infused approach to community building rooted in cultural and religious narratives.
- Create inclusive community spaces using the open tent metaphor open tent inclusion modelEmploys the symbolic model of Abraham and Sarah’s open tent to foster inclusive, safe environments that encourage broad community participation and engagement as a response to exclusion and hate.
- Foster dialogue and trust across communities to combat hate open tent inclusion modelStrengthens internal and external relationships through dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared action, aiming to build trust, advance inclusion, and combat antisemitism and other forms of prejudice.
- Foster intergroup dialogue and trust to combat hate and strengthen communityBuilds relationships within the Jewish community and across faith and ethnic lines through dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared action, with the goal of advancing safety, inclusion, and collective resistance to hate and prejudice.
- Leverage federal grants for institutional security government_grant_advocacyAddresses security challenges facing Jewish community institutions by actively seeking and utilizing federal grant programs to enhance safety and preparedness.
- Leverage federal grants to enhance security for Jewish institutions government_grant_advocacyAddresses security challenges facing Jewish community institutions by actively seeking and utilizing federal grant programs, indicating a strategic reliance on government funding mechanisms to improve safety infrastructure.
- Leverage federal grants to enhance security for Jewish institutions government_grant_advocacyAddresses security challenges facing Jewish community institutions by actively seeking and utilizing federal grant programs, indicating a strategic focus on public funding as a mechanism to improve safety infrastructure.
- Shape public discourse through media engagement media_advocacyCounters antisemitism and influences public opinion by proactively engaging in media commentary and contributing to public discourse on political and social issues affecting the Jewish community.
- Shape public discourse through media engagement to combat antisemitism media_advocacyUses media commentary and public messaging as a tool to influence narratives, counter antisemitism, and advocate on political issues affecting the Jewish community, reflecting a theory of change centered on visibility and public education.
- Shape public discourse through media engagement to combat antisemitism media_advocacyUses media commentary as a tool to influence public understanding and policy conversations around antisemitism and political threats to the Jewish community, reflecting a theory of change centered on narrative and visibility.
- Strengthen community resilience against extremism community strengtheningDraws on experience in combating antisemitism to build a stronger, more resilient Jewish community by ensuring individuals do not face extremism or hate alone.
- Strengthen community resilience through dialogue and relationship-building community strengtheningFosters internal Jewish communal relationships and external interfaith and interethnic partnerships via dialogue, mutual understanding, and joint action to combat hate, promote inclusion, and enhance collective safety.
- Strengthen community resilience through shared experience of combating antisemitism community strengtheningLeverages institutional experience in fighting antisemitism to reinforce communal bonds and ensure individuals feel supported, reflecting a strategy of turning advocacy into community cohesion and collective empowerment.
- Use hospitality as a tool for community unification and resistance to hate hospitality-based community buildingPositions hospitality as a proactive, unifying force to counteract hostility and rebuild social cohesion, leveraging it as both a cultural value and operational strategy for community engagement.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Interfaith and Community Bridge-Building
Fosters dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared action between the Jewish community and other faith and ethnic groups in Greater Phoenix
Public Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Convenes community responses to antisemitism and hate, issues public statements, and engages with policymakers and media on issues affecting the Jewish community and democratic values
Security Advocacy and Support
Works to enhance the safety of Jewish institutions, including advocacy for nonprofit security grants and collaboration with law enforcement
relationships · 8
who they work with
- ADL Partner — Issued a joint statement condemning "Lynch" remarks.
- AZ Mirror Partner — Media outlet in which JCRC leadership was quoted regarding antisemitism.
- AZ Republic Partner — JCRC Board Chair and Secretary were quoted in an article published by AZ Republic.
- Alan Zeichick Partner — Board chair of JCRC who publicly welcomed the new Executive Director and affirmed organizational direction.
- Center for Jewish Philanthropy Funder — Receives support from local foundations, including the Center for Jewish Philanthropy.
- FBI Government — Recognized JCRC Executive Director Paul Rockower for protecting Arizona's Jewish and marginalized communities.
- Jewish Insider Partner — Collaborated on publishing comments from JCRC Board Chair Alan Zeichick
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program Government — Federal grant program that supports security for nonprofit organizations