The CRC advocates, both independently and through the State Association, for domestic agenda items, and internationally for Israel.
Community Relations Committee of Greater MetroWest NJ (CRC)
The Community Relations Committee (CRC) is the advocacy and public affairs arm of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Our mission is to mobilize the Jewish community on national, state, and local issues to ensure that our community’s interests are addressed. By forging relationships with our elected representatives, educating and engaging our community, and building coalitions with other political and faith-based groups, we make sure that our voice is heard on issues which are central to our values as Jews and Americans.
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The Four Pillars of the CRC
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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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ISRAEL AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The CRC educates and engages high school and college students, as well the wider community, to maintain a strong connection to the land of Israel.
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INTERGROUP RELATIONS
The CRC builds and maintains strong relationships with members of the interfaith community, and creates shared events and important dialogues that lead to mutual understanding.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
The CRC aids all citizens within Greater Metrowest by cultivating deep relationships between the Jewish and labor communities, and working together on issues of mutual concern.
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CRC: ADVOCACY IN ACTION
by Linda Scherzer, CRC Director
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Honoring MLK’s Legacy: Educating and Advocating to Promote Racial Justice
January 13
As we approach the 38th year marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a day of sacred service and learning, now seems like the right time to reflect on where we, as a Jewish Federation, have come since the racial protests of last summer.