JCRC Board Binder FY21

5. Stay up to date on events and issues relevant to the work of the committee, review legislative
background materials prior to meetings, and bring issues of concern to the committee.
6. Mobilize their networks and/or constituencies to engage and advocate on issues recommended
by the committee.
7. When voting at committee meetings, make informed decisions on behalf of the JCRC that are in
line with the JCRC’s mission, vision, and core goals and principles and in the best interest of the
Jewish community.
8. Help identify meaningful partnerships and collaborative partners within and beyond the Jewish
community.
9. Actively participate in community meetings and events, panel discussions, and other special
assignments, as needed.
10. Support the annual campaign of the Federation at a level commensurate with their capacity and
participate at major JCRC and Federation events when possible.
Overarching Goals of JCRC’s Public Advocacy Work
● To educate and advocate on issues of vital concern based on Jewish values, consensus and
respect for our diversity, including combating antisemitism, bigotry, and racism.
● To affirm the link between the health of key democratic institutions in American society and our
well-being as Jews and to champion a just, democratic, and pluralistic society.
● To foster and promote positive and meaningful relationships between the Jewish community
and government officials.
● To engage members of the Jewish community to build skills and deepen understanding to help
them become more engaged in advocacy work.
● To partner with Jewish and non-Jewish organizations, with respect for diverse backgrounds,
traditions, beliefs and experiences, to achieve common goals.
● To strive to achieve consensus, with general agreement but not necessarily unanimity, on key
issues while demonstrating respect for dissenting opinions.
● To coordinate and collaborate with the Israel Affairs and Intergroup Relations Committees as
necessary and appropriate.
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