Interfaith and Intergroup Relations
Through partnerships, events, community programs and discussions, JCRC/AJC works to maintain and improve ongoing relationships with major ethnic, religious, racial and civic groups in metropolitan Detroit. Our outreach to diverse groups, including the Muslim, Black, Hindu and Latino communities, enables us to collaborate on issues, such as minority rights and immigration reform.
JCRC/AJC works regularly with the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC), Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity and Interfaith Leadership Council, among other groups. Bridge building initiatives include Mitzvah Day with the MMCC and the 2018 launch of the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity with the Council of Baptist Pastors.
Israel
JCRC/AJC advocates, educates and mobilizes the local community to take action in support of Israel, including advocating for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and promoting a successful Middle East peace process.
Specifically, JCRC/AJC’s pro-Israel activities include:
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- Media and Government Relations
- Grassroots and Campus Advocacy
- Further educating the Jewish and non-Jewish communities about Israel, including its advancements, quest for peace and security, role in the Middle East and importance to the world
- Supporting the many partnerships between Israel and the local community, including the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Partnership2Gether
- Participating in Israel-related events