JCRC is the largest collective voice of the Jewish community — leading with purpose and influence in Greater Boston and beyond.
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Jun 12
If extreme candidates lose in swing states, both parties may learn that there is still a path back to majoritarian politics. But if toxic candidates who do not speak to the majority of the people they want to represent keep winning, the future of American politics gets darker.
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Jun 12
When a candidate who called for the imprisonment and castration of Zionists still secures a scary number of votes in a runoff election, we are pushing our parties to dangerous places.
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Jun 12
Different parts of any Jewish community have to make their choices.
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Jun 12
Blackface is vile. Full stop. But so is a Nazi tattoo. Democratic leaders appear to be making a calculation: if the candidate with the tattoo can help them take back the Senate, then the standard can bend.
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Jun 12
CEO @BurtonJM names the double standard: Democratic leaders who demanded Ralph Northam resign over blackface have been far quieter about Graham Platner’s Nazi-themed tattoo — and have even endorsed him. The standard cannot be "racism is disqualifying, but antisemitism is fine."
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Jun 11
New podcast drop! In this episode, we unpack what Jewish communities should expect from civic leaders. We talk Mamdani, Graham Platner, Ralph Northam,@RepAuchincloss, @cloverfoodlab, @Michaels_Deli, and more.
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Jun 9
I sat down with a younger member of our team to have a public conversation as two Out Jewish communal professionals from different generations.
New podcast drop. #HappyPride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Jun 9
This Pride Month, we featured a conversation between two queer Jewish JCRC professionals, bringing different generational lenses to what it means to be queer, Jewish, visible, & civically engaged in this moment.
🎙️Available on YouTube, Spotify, & Apple.
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Jun 9
This Pride Month, we featured a conversation between two queer Jewish JCRC professionals, bringing different generational lenses to what it means to be queer, Jewish, visible, & civically engaged in this moment.
🎙️Available on YouTube, Spotify, & Apple.
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Jun 5
MA's House unanimously passed data privacy legislation!
Thanks to Speaker @RonMariano, @RepMichlewitz, @staterepmike, @RepTricia, & House members for advancing this. Also to @ACLU_Mass, partners & advocates for their work.
🔗 Full statement: jcrcboston.org/massachusetts…
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May 28
I was honored to join @MassGovernor today and offer a statement of support as she issued statewide guidance for schools, child care providers, higher ed campuses, health care facilities and places of worship on interacting with #ICE.
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May 28
JCRC CEO @BurtonJM spoke with @GlobeOpinion about the backlash facing Congressman @RepAuchincloss after he called Graham Platner’s Nazi-themed tattoo “personally disqualifying”.
Read the full column from @Joan_Vennochi:
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May 26
📢 TAKE ACTION 📢
At a time when antisemitism is rising and increasingly violent, Jewish communities need federal action. We join @theJCPA in asking our community to urge their Senators to support the Jewish American Security Act.
📝Learn more & act: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/…
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May 21
Many Jewish parents are looking at college differently right now. Dr. Greg Weiner, president of Assumption University, offers a perspective few others can.
In this episode, @BurtonJM & Dr. Weiner unpack what a college education is, at its best ⬇️
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May 20
"Barney Frank changed the country through the barriers he broke and through the seriousness, clarity, and effectiveness he brought to public life," – @BurtonJM, JCRC CEO
Read the full article from @jewishinsider ⬇️
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May 20
JCRC was proud to join leaders at Boston City Hall & the State House to celebrate the generations of Jewish Americans whose presence, participation, & contributions have helped shape our country.
Thank you @mayorwu529, @CityOfBoston, @MassGovernor, @MassLtGov, & the Commonwealth
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May 20
JCRC Greater Boston mourns the passing of Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts Congressman whose leadership shaped the Commonwealth, the Jewish community, and the country for generations.
Read our full statement at jcrcboston.org/jcrc-mourns-t…
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@JFederations mourn alongside the community of the Islamic Center in San Diego following today’s horrific shooting. No one should ever fear for their safety while gathering in prayer, community, or worship. Our full statement: ow.ly/XKuq50Z1kPr
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May 18
JCRC Bay Area is horrified and deeply saddened by the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. We unequivocally condemn this despicable act of violence and all acts of hate directed toward the Muslim community.
Our hearts are with the victims and their families and the entire San Diego Muslim community, as well as our Bay Area Muslim neighbors during this painful time.
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