Social Justice
The Community Relations Council (CRC) of the JFRI is involved in all kinds of activities to make the world more just, safe, and caring. Learn more about its mission and programs. To get involved in the CRC, click here.
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Some Jewish Groups Tackle Budget Cuts, but Avoid Tax Cut Fight
By Matthew E. Berger
WASHINGTON (JTA) -- Several Jewish organizations are reaching out to lawmakers hoping to minimize budget cuts that could hurt the bottom line for numerous Jewish social service programs, but many are avoiding a related fight over tax cuts... read more
Links to Advocacy Websites
- The American Israel Public Affairs Committee: America's Pro-Israel Lobby
- Anti-Defamation League
- American Jewish Committee
- American Jewish Congress
- National Council of Jewish Women
- Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
- USCJ Social Action Resources (Conservative)
- The Orthodox Union/Institute for Public Affairs
Israel 101
Israel 101 is abrief lesson on Israel's history and conflict with her Arab neighbors. Download the full series here.
Interfaith coalition: Support the neediest
Five hundred fifty four dollars a month keeps hunger or homelessness at bay for several thousand Rhode Island families. That's according to the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition, Fighting Poverty with Faith, which held a press conference at the Statehouse on June 2. more...
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