JCRC builds bridges with our ethnic and faith community partners through dialogue, advocacy efforts and programming. The following events highlight these partnerships.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity at the Recession Relief Food Pantry
Every Wednesday
Volunteer shifts: 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 5:00 - 7:00 pm Temple UMC, San Francisco
JCRC, San Francisco State University, and Temple UMC have come together to serve food to over 400 families each week. Help combat the increase in need during these tough economic times. For more info contact Jessica Trubowitch at jtrubowitch@jcrc.org or 415.977.7409.
THE ARAB LOBBY
Come hear Dr. Mitchell Bard, foreign policy analyst and widely-read author of THE ARAB LOBBY: The Invisible Alliance that Undermines America's Interests in the Middle East.
January 8, 2012
9:30 AM - Noon Congregation Kol Emeth
4175 Manuela Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
*Refreshments served
*Copies of Dr. Bard's book will be available for purchase and signing
*Admission is free of charge, but we welcome donations
*Questions: israelaction@kolemth.org
JCRC mobilizes Jewish community members each year to volunteer their time at PHC - an extraordinary city initiative providing dozens of health and human services to thousands of the city's homeless. Click here for more info.
San Francisco Pride
Each year, JCRC marches at the San Francisco Pride Parade to show our overwhelming support for LGBT rights and liberation. Past Pride events have included rainbow kippot making, breakfast, planning meetings, and marching in the parade. Our diverse contingent has been made up of Jewish families, Jewish community members and public officials, Jewish student groups, synagogues, and Jewish organizations.
For more information or to be involved in next year's Pride celebration please contact Margee Churchon at mchurchon@jcrc.org or 415.977.7419.
Juneteenth
Abrahamic Traditions brings together Muslim, Jewish and Christian faith leaders and community members to learn about shared valued and divergent viewpoints.
This ongoing series is presented by JCRC, Pacifica Institute, Interfaith Center at the Presidio, Islamic Society of San Francisco, San Francisco Interfaith Council, United Muslims of America, and the United Religions Initiative.
For more information, contact Abby Porth.
