2005–2006 - Jewish Community Federation

COMMUNITY RELATIONS
JEWISH COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Since its inception over 16 years ago, JCI&R serves as both a first contact and easy access
point for Jews and the general public to reach Jewish communities, services and programs
in the Bay Area, the Unites States, Israel and the Diaspora. By providing expert information
and referrals through its website and by telephone, JCI&R brings people closer to the
Jewish community. JCI&R collaborates with j. by compiling and editing the listings for
the annual Resource: A Guide to Jewish Life in the Bay Area.
Campaign Allocation $193,752
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) engages in a variety of activities,
including tikkun olam projects, legislative advocacy, grassroots efforts within the Jewish
community and other ethnic groups and the convening of public gatherings in support of
Israel. JCRC maintains a Jewish community security review process staffed by a full-time
security professional to develop vital agency-based and community-wide security systems
and emergency plans. Three years ago, JCRC expanded its Middle East affairs department
through initial funding by the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, and created a series
of new programs, including the “Rapid Response Team,” “Israel Neighbor to Neighbor”
(living room discussion groups on Israel), media monitoring and a nationally-distributed
handbook for college students. Increased funding was provided to the agency this year in
order to maintain the above mentioned critical functions.
Campaign Allocation $705,776
One-Time South Peninsula Grant
Jewish Coalition for Literacy 5,000
Community Security Grant 177,857
One-Time Grant 16,240
Endowment Grants 169,521
Total $1,074,394
JEWISH PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Established over three decades ago as the voice of California’s federated Jewish communities,
the Jewish Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) communicates the legislative priorities
of the Jewish community to the California legislature, state administration and key officials.
JPAC seeks to protect and increase, where possible, state funding for social services
to our most vulnerable populations. JPAC works very closely with JCRC to frame the critical
issues and develop effective strategies with Jewish Family and Children’s Services,
Jewish Vocational Services and the Jewish Home, among others. JPAC continues to
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