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JEWISH VOICES FOR AN INCLUSIVE GREENSBORO

 

The Jewish Community Relations Committee builds and maintains strong relationships with our city's diverse set of communities in service of a common vision: an equitable, just and inclusive Greensboro. We rise collectively and as individuals to stand against bigotry and discrimination, learn about injustices - past and present - so we can confront them, and champion justice and human rights in our city and all over the world. We learn. We educate. We advocate. And we mobilize.

JCRC MISSION STATEMENT

The Jewish Community Relations Committee’s core mission is to address historic and persistent injustices including all forms of systemic discrimination and oppression such as antisemitism, racism, and poverty primarily in Greensboro, but also in the United States, Israel and beyond. Our Jewish values lead us to approach this work with a commitment to building cross-cultural relationships and promoting social justice. We do this work by:

  • Convening Members of the Jewish and Greater Greensboro Community

  • Listening and Learning

  • Confronting our History

  • Reflecting

  • Engaging in Informed Dialogue

  • Engaging Civically

  • Advocating and Taking Action

In March, 2023, JCRC hosted an educational program that highlighted the practical good that one of our beneficiaries is accomplishing in Israel.

Lee Gordon,Co-founder of Hand in Hand, shared with us how Hand in Hand has created a network of integrated public schools serving Arab and Jewish children in Israel. A recording of the presentation is below:

Highlighting the good that one of our GJF beneficiaries is accomplishing on the ground in Israel.

REPORT AN ANTISEMETIC INCIDENT
 

Have you experienced or observed an incident of antisemitism, extremism, bias, bigotry or hate?

 

Greensboro Jewish Federation's JCRC has partnered with ADL to track and monitor incidents of antisemitism in the greater Greensboro area. Reporting these incidents allows us to better identify any trends and educate law enforcement partners, elected officials, and faith partners while advocating for stronger protections from incidents and crimes. Furthermore, reporting an incident empowers every member of our community to feel that what they are experiencing is not going to go unnoticed. Together we will track and combat these incidents as we learn about them.

 

To report an incident, contact Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman, Director of Jewish Community Relations (336) 852-5433 x244 at esneiderman@shalomgreensboro.org or fill out this form on ADLU's website and the Greensboro Jewish Federation’s JCRC will be notified. Any personal information provided will be kept strictly confidential.

We are in this together as a Jewish community, and we want to ensure that no one has to face these issues alone. 

JCRC IN ACTION:

  • Response to Greensboro News and Record Opinion Piece

    On March 2, 2023, the Greensboro News and Record published a piece written by Max and June Carter in which they shared their analysis of the political situation between the Israeli Government and the Palestinians. In order to educate our community members, JCRC director Rabbi Eli Sneiderman crafted this response along with help from the Greensboro Jewish Federation. For questions or further in...

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

 

Interested in learning more? The following organizations have helpful information on their websites, and may host training and educational opportunities. 

 

 

LOCAL RESOURCES:

NCCJ Greensboro - Fighting Bias Bigotry and Racism

Faith Action - Refugee and Immigrant advocacy and programming

International Civil Rights Center and Museum - Museum and Social Justice educational organization

Racial Equity Institute - Training to create racially equitable organizations

League of Women Voters - Piedmont - Nonpartisan Election information. Empowers citizens to shape better communities.

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - fighting hate in all forms

Jewish Council on Public Affairs (JCPA) - national hub of community relations networks

American Jewish Committee (AJC) - Global Jewish Advocacy

Israel Action Network - Builds support for Israel, fights delegitimization, and advocates for peaceful two state solution

Keshet - works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Fighting for civil rights and empowering Asian Americans to create a more just America for all.

  • Jews of Color Initiative

    The Jews of Color Initiative works to advance racial equity in the U.S. Jewish community by centering the leadership of Jews of Color and ensuring that our communities and institutions reflect the multiracial reality of the Jewish people.

    LEARN MORE HERE

JCRC VISION STATEMENT

The Greensboro Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) envisions an equitable and inclusive society, locally and globally. Inspired and guided by our Jewish values, we seek to support, enhance, and transform our shared communities through sustainable partnerships, education and engagement. 

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