JCRC Community Newsletter Archives

JCRC of SNJ Teens Advocating Together

The JCRC of SNJ Teens Advocating Together group presented on Friday, June 10 to the Camden County Superintendents. In attendance were 9 teens and 5 staff accompanying them. The teens, over the course of seven sessions, learned about leadership, civil discourse, working together to find commo…

Rallying around the Uvalde, Texas Community

The painful headlines of mass shootings are appearing more frequently.  In 2022, there have already been 27 mass shootings. The most recent attack in Buffalo, NY, and in Uvalde, Texas have left the country once again in mourning asking when and how will this stop.

The issue of gun control …

“Charlotte” - A Holocaust Graphic Novel

This animated film features Kiera Knightly as the voice of Charlotte Solomon, a young artist who chronicles her life experiences leading up to her death in Auschwitz. Her important story on canvas in film-version was released in April as part of this year’s Week of Remembrance. 

Charlot…

Recent ADL Report Shows Drastic Rise in Antisemitism

Antisemitism continues to rise at an alarming rate according to the ADL Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021.  From verbal assaults to violent attacks, the ADL has tracked 2,717 antisemitic incidents throughout the United States. This 34% increase culminated with the Gaza-Israel conflict las…

A Tribute to Israel’s Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism

On May 3,, we observed Yom HaZikaron to commemorate Israel’s fallen soldiers & victims of terrorism. This special evening was held in co-operation with the Israeli American Council of South Jersey and chaired by Ronit Morad. The traditional Israeli memorial service was led by community lea…