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We will double down and not be dissuaded from working to change the culture of othering in Los Gatos. Thank you Mayor Marico Sayoc.

If you missed our panel discussion Sports as a Microcosm of Society: Racism and Antisemitism you can catch it here. Even if you attended, there is deep learning here worth revisiting and sharing. Keep this conversation going.

So excited to share this conversation with these panelists!! We'll be bringing ya'all along to the change we need!

Thank you Henry Estreicher and Supervisor Wasserman, for continuing this important tradition of sharing the first hand experiences of our local Holocaust survivors.

Dear Friends, Today’s attack on the U.S. Capitol is reprehensible. It demands our community’s strongest support of every person working to restore order and to complete the task of affirming the results of the November 3 presidential election and achieve a peaceful transition of presidential power. We call on our leaders, including legislators and the President, to refrain from and condemn all inflammatory rhetoric, violence and acts of insurrection. As Jews, we are deeply f...amiliar with and disturbed by the scenes of violent mobs that wreak lawlessness and threaten society. Many of our parents and grandparents fled undemocratic regimes. Our unprecedented safety and thriving in America is based on solid democratic norms. We stand together with other minority communities across the country, and all Americans who similarly rest their freedom on the instruments of American democracy, including free and fair elections, and the peaceful transition of power. We must hold our elected officials responsible for protecting our democracy and upholding the Constitution. As American Jews, we commit to strengthening our nation’s democracy and addressing hate and undemocratic sentiments we witness in our own local community. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. L'Shalom, Diane Fisher Director Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

The process of healing our country will take a lot of work. We begin with calling on our Congressional leadership to address the rising threats of domestic terrorism and online disinformation. And more.

Progress with vaccinations. We have 3 COVID Ambassadors at JCRC who will share critical information.

ADL has a deep and thoughtful record of fighting against hate in any form. I truly hope this moment leads to a deeper respect for the work we all stand on.

January 15 is Martin Luther King's actual birthday. On this occasion we continue to learn from him, and apply his teaching right here in Santa Clara County.

The Rotunda and City Hall Building lit up blue and white for Chanukah!! All are included in this season of lighting up the darkness. Thanks to Zulma Maciel and friends in city government.

A valuable reflection on different choices Jews make, and whether we judge them.

An opportunity to lift up Sephardic Jewish culture!

Our community is joining together to support our democracy.

Archbishop Mitty High School and Silicon Valley Interreligious Council hosted this inspiring Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on the theme of gratitude. Thanks Rabbi Laurie Matzkin for offering some beautiful teachings from Judaism. Blessing #1 for today-- wonderful teachers and colleagues of diverse faiths!! Dolat Bolandi, MA, MFT

We have reached out to the Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Northern California to express our condemnation of the hateful graffiti scrawled on their building. APJCC in Los Gatos and Azerbaijan Cultural Society - ACSNC are neighboring community centers in Los Gatos, and we join together in fighting against any expression of hate.

Who will join in spreading this message-- be patient while EVERY VOTE is COUNTED!

We will wait. Every vote counts.

Etgar Keret: Israeli Author speaking with @Tricia Creason-Valencia spoke a great idea: literature is a place we can develop empathy because the fantasy space is not threatening like often real life is, so we can open our hearts.

If you believe in continually strengthening our community and our relationships with others, this is a benefit you will want to join. JCPA is the national heart of community relations for the Jewish community. See you there.

Every vote must be counted!

The Jewish Community Relations Council joins with our partner agencies across the country in congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory in the 2020 presidential election. We also mourn the passing of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. We remember his profound words, particularly regarding our human capacity for hope, to envision a better future, and to exercise the freedom to work toward that future. It is in the spirit of Rabbi Sack...s that we will continue to call on our Jewish community to sustain engagement in the democratic processes that ensure our voices are heard and our concerns are represented. We look forward to working with elected officials at all levels of government, and applying the wisdom of our tradition to help heal divisions and promote policies that support the most vulnerable among us. The election of Kamala Harris as the first woman and the first Black and Indian American to hold that office is a historic step forward in building the just society we strive to create. We pray that the 46th president will provide the listening, compassion and hard work needed to address the pandemic, build economic opportunities, combat antisemitism, promote anti-racist policies, fight climate change, along with all the essential work that lies ahead for our country. Jessica Bott BlitchokAlexa Kaskowitz Marci Gerston Dorothy Dorsay Nancy Gerston Eva Rajna Lippmann Peter Hoffman Laurie Hahn Tapper Kotarah Koko Thompson

Join the HUGE coalition in support of Prop 16, the one thing every person can do right now to tackle racism.

13:00 JCRC Chair Alexa Kaskowitz added our Jewish community voice to the rally for democracy in San Jose, joining the call to Count All Votes!

Shared remarks (@ 13:13) on behalf of the Jewish community this morning at City Hall, as a kickoff to a day of peaceful gathering promoting democracy and counting all the votes. Prayer vigil at 5pm, Rally at 6pm tonight. Alexa Kaskowitz

JCRC works proactively to lift up pluralism and democracy, and when needed we make sure our communal voices loudly condemn hate in any form it rears its ugly head. The work is grass-roots, everyone in the community carries the responsibility. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, among other Jewish publications, today published background on the hate group Proud Boys, which has endorsed violence and espoused anti-Semitic views. Time to speak out. https://www.jta.org//are-the-proud-boys-anti-semitic-your-

Remember those great GOTV videos?? Anyone with a plan to vote tomorrow--we'll be looking for that I VOTED sticker!!!

Listen to Julia's #TogetherWeVote message: We need to vote and elect officials who want to make our community a better place. If you have not done so, make sure to register to vote @ https://covr.sos.ca.gov/ #TogetherWeVote Community Relations Council African American Community Service Agency @LUNA - Latinos United for a New America

What are you waiting for? What do you stall for? REGISTER TO VOTE NOW: WhenWeAllVote.org/Hamilton #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

We start the New Year with a clear responsibility-- to carry on the work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Along with sending 10 top notch Israeli fire fighters to California, the Israeli Consulate has been donating equipment to our fire fighters--gloves, jackets, shrouds, hoses, whatever they indicated was needed. #TogetherWeThrive #PartnershipsMatter.

LISTEN to Hannah's #TogetherWeVote message! Young people are depending on you to vote, but are pre-registering to start their participation in our democracy! LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley Community Relations Council

LISTEN to Hannah's #TogetherWeVote message! Young people are depending on you to vote, but are pre-registering to start their participation in our democracy! LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley Community Relations Council

LISTEN to Jessica's #TogetherWeVote message! "I vote to empower the representatives who will make a real difference in my local community, and who support the issues that matter to me, like gun violence prevention." Aacsa Silicon Valley LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Community Relations Council

Listen to Omar's #TogetherWeVote message because it's important to have a plan to vote: If you can't get the day off of work, you can vote by mail or at an early polling location. Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. #TogetherWeVote -with LUNA - Latinos United for a New America and African American Community Service Agency Escuchen el mensaje de Omar de #JuntosVotamos porque es importante tener un plan para votar: Si no puedes tener el día libre en tu trabajo, entonces planea votar por correo o en una estación de votantes temprano. Verifica que tu registración este actualizada en la página www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov #JuntosVotamos #TogetherWeVote

LISTEN to Aaron's #TogetherWeVote message: We as voters set the priorities and select the people who will lead! Make your voice heard! If you are voting by mail, make sure you fill out your ballot and mail it prior to the election. #TogetherWeVote -with African American Community Service Agency and LUNA - Latinos United for a New America

Please SHARE this important #TogetherWeVote message with your Vietnamese-speaking friends and neighbors! Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov #TogetherWeVote -with LUNA - Latinos United for a New America and African American Community Service Agency

Proposition 16 provides each one of us the opportunity to DO something to restore equal opportunity for everyone. If you want to explore the Jewish values and history that led JCRC to endorse Prop 16, check out this webinar: https://zoom.us//usIocumt_2o3TNeRuQSDUfArW9W5Jq6sg3AerKIPx

Listen to Ariana's #TogetherWeVote message: Although I can't vote yet, the future of young people depends on people who can vote! Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. #TogetherWeVote with LUNA - Latinos United for a New America and African American Community Service Agency Escuchen el mensaje de Ariana de #JuntosVotamos: Aunque yo no puedo votar todavía, el futuro de los jóvenes dependen en los que pueden votar. Verifica que tu registración este actualizada en la página www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov #JuntosVotamos #TogetherWeVote

LISTEN to Jerome's #TogetherWeVote message! Students @SanJoseStateUniversity set an example for Black students of all ages. Please get out and VOTE! Aacsa Silicon Valley LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Community Relations Council #TogetherWeVote

LISTEN to Becca's #TogetherWeVote message! Things are not okay, but by voting we can change that! 15,000 students in SCC don't have the tools for distance learning. We can vote for people who will fix this. Be a voter in 2020! Community Relations Council LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley #TogetherWeVote

LISTEN to Sonja's #TogetherWeVote message-- I can't vote yet, but my future depends on YOU! Make sure you are registered, and be sure to turn in your ballot early. For Sonja and for all our children we must VOTE. Aacsa Silicon Valley LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Community Relations Council

Listen to Gabriel Manrique's #TogetherWeVote message. Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. #TogetherWeVote LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley Community Relations Council

Listen to Alexa’s message; Elected officials are in charge of making important decisions, including the distribution of funds. We all deserve essential resources including healthcare. Your vote matters, make sure you are registered to vote because #TogetherWeVote LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley Community Relations Council

Let's get talking about an important proposition on the California ballot! Register now for this conversation with Shekhiynah Larks from Be'chol Lashon and Black Power, Jewish Politics with author Marc Dollinger. Don't miss it!

LISTEN to Helen Kassa's #TogetherWeVote message: Voting matters, representation matters, WE matter! Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov #TogetherWeVote LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley Community Relations Council

LISTEN to Chava Bustamente's #TogetherWeVote message: SOON we will be choosing who will lead the destiny of this nation! Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. #TogetherWeVote @LUNA @SJAACSA Community Relations Council

LISTEN to Kotarah Thompson's #TogetherWeVote message: I'm a voter because I demand change--these decisions will impact future generations! Check that your registration is current @ www.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. #TogetherWeVote LUNA - Latinos United for a New America Aacsa Silicon Valley Community Relations Council

Kicking off our #TogetherWeVote campaign with @LUNA, @SJAACSA and @JCRCSV. For the next 6 weeks we’ll be posting videos from different community members about the importance of voting. Look for these messages and share!

Our JCRC Board member Kotarah Thompson reflects on Jewish Council for Public Affairs webinar A Conversation on Being Black and Jewish in this Moment. She's calling all of us to action!

Get involved! Tuesday 5pm is the kick-off of the #OpportunityForAll campaign. Come learn how you and every voter in California can create equal opportunity for women and people of color, by voting for Proposition 16 in November. Register at https://50p1.zoom.us//381595899/WN_jGbPjt1sTPWZimbMHMkGjA

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus, the ADL, NCJW CA, and JCRC support Prop 16. Jewish values and history guide this support for fairness and opportunity for all. Learn more and vote in November!

Learn about Prop 16, a way each one of us can vote on racial and gender justice in November.

Feeling the responsibility, hope you are too.

Those of us who were fortunate to hear Congressman Lewis speak at The Temple in Atlanta for JCPA Plenum cherish that memory, along with our deep admiration for a lifetime of unparalleled work creating "good trouble" and radical change.

Talented, thoughtful leaders, we are lucky and have a good future!

JCRC endorses Proposition 16, re-establishing the path to opportunity for all in California.

Good to see this in public conversation!

The world needs curious and open-minded teens to move our society forward! SIgn up today for the Virtual Teen Interfaith Journey to New Mexico.

Announcing the first ever Virtual New Mexico Interfaith Journey! Sign up today!

Powerful words. We have alot of pandemic history to learn from.

Got high school teens missing their summer plans, and looking for a meaningful experience that also provides community service hours?? Check out a creative new offering from the Teen Interfaith Council of Santa Clara County!!

Pick an item and get started, and keep walking.

Two-part webinar series: Understanding the Implications of Annexation. Israel Policy Forum's brilliant Dr. Michael Koplow on Monday @12:30pm, and Israeli Consulate SF's esteemed Matan Zamir on Wednesday @7pm. Register here for Part II, and come learn.

Two-part webinar series: Understanding the Implications of Annexation. Israel Policy Forum's brilliant Dr. Michael Koplow on Monday @12:30pm, and Israeli Consulate SF's esteemed Matan Zamir on Wednesday @7pm. Register here for Part I, and come learn.

Central Conference of American Rabbis celebrate Supreme Court Ruling Barring Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity!!

Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat!!

https://www.facebook.com/bayareajuneteenth/

Much work ahead, #committed2justice

"Further, our congregations and Jewish institutions must instantly speak out against acts of racism whenever they occur and follow up with action. We must prove that our prayers are not just poetic gestures; they are the centuries-old sacred fuel empowering us to stand firm in the face of the Pharaohs of our day."

Words of Torah.

Faith leaders role lifted up so clearly at this time.

Very strong statement from Reform Rabbis.

So much work ahead, here are some suggestions. Send your ideas for local anti-racism work to [email protected].