REGISTER TODAY: Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising across the country. How can California's Jewish community respond? Join Rabbi Eliana Kayelle, @keshetglbtjews's Bay Area Education and Training Manager, for a special Pride Month webinar on the challenges facing LGBTQ communities today and the role the Jewish community can play in advancing safety and belonging. 📅 Wednesday, June 24 🕒️ 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. PT 📍 Online - Registration Required 🔗 REGISTER: lnkd.in/eA_vWq9J

Jews are more than a religion. We're also a people, with a shared history, culture, heritage, and identity. On Tuesday, California's Assembly Judiciary Committee unanimously passed SB 1387, which would ensure Jewish identity can be included when the state collects ethnicity data. The bill does not create a protected class or require anyone to identify as Jewish. Instead, it gives Californians the option to more accurately reflect their identity and helps ensure Jewish communities are better represented in data on issues such as hate crimes, education, and healthcare. Thank you to Assemblymembers @AsmRickZbur (coauthor) and @AsmStefani for speaking in support of SB 1387, Senator @SenHenryStern for authoring the bill, and the Committee for passing it.

On Tuesday, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors presented JCRC with a Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation recognizing the Jewish community's contributions to our region. The proclamation was presented in June so the Board could do so in person. Thank you to Supervisors @Lisa4Supervisor and @RepSpeier for making it happen. As Supervisor Gauthier shared: "Here in the Bay Area, the JCRC plays a vital role in advancing civil rights, combatting antisemitism and building bridges across diverse communities. Your leadership ensures that San Mateo County remains a place where all people feel safe, valued and included."

In the @jdforward, San Francisco psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Joshua Simmons reflects on a reality many queer Jews have experienced since Oct. 7: spaces that once felt like a refuge no longer feel as certain. Read his op-ed: forward.com/opinion/830309/q…

Yesterday, the California State Assembly adjourned in honor of our former Executive Director, Rita Semel, who passed away on May 13 at the age of 104. We are deeply grateful to Assemblymember @Stefani4CA for recognizing Rita’s extraordinary legacy and the profound impact she had across California. Throughout her remarkable life, Rita dedicated herself to building bridges among faiths, cultures, and communities. Her influence extended far beyond the Jewish community, touching countless lives throughout the Bay Area and beyond. An exceptional leader and visionary, Rita founded and served on the boards of numerous community organizations, including the San Francisco Interfaith Council, helping to strengthen our region and advance a more connected and compassionate world. Rita’s legacy lives on in the institutions she strengthened, the relationships she nurtured, and the countless lives she touched. Her extraordinary example will continue to guide and inspire our interfaith and communal work for years to come as we strive to build upon her decades of tireless good works and compassionate leadership. May her memory be for a blessing.

WE'RE HIRING! 🤝 At a time when antisemitism is rising and communities face increasing division and polarization, JCRC's work to strengthen relationships, build coalitions, and advance a vibrant Jewish future has never been more important. We're hiring for leadership roles across San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay, as well as an Operations & Program Assistant position. If you or someone in your network is passionate about community building and making an impact, we encourage you to explore these opportunities and apply today. LEARN MORE: jcrc.org/careers

HUGE NEWS: Antisemitic Richmond, CA Mayor Eduardo Martinez has LOST his reelection bid! Earlier this year, Richmond made international headlines after Mayor Martinez repeatedly shared antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media. Despite widespread condemnation, including calls for his resignation from more than 80 current and former Bay Area elected officials, he refused to take responsibility and continued his reelection campaign. This week, Richmond voters sent a clear message: antisemitism has no place in public office. This result is a victory for everyone who stood with the Jewish community in confronting antisemitism and demanding accountability. We are grateful to the thousands of community members, allies, and elected leaders who spoke out and refused to stay silent. While this election marks an important moment, the work continues. JCRC remains committed to combating antisemitism and advancing a Bay Area where all communities can thrive.

JCRC Board Chair Arthur Slepian and Chief Community Relations Officer Laura Cherner were honored to attend today's Pride flag raising ceremony at San Francisco City Hall alongside Mayor @DanielLurie and Board of Supervisors President @RafaelMandelman. This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to standing with the LGBTQ community and advancing a Bay Area where everyone can live openly, safely, and with dignity. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you @SFJCRC for a great celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month in the South Bay!

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising across the country. How can California's Jewish community respond? Join Rabbi Eliana Kayelle, @KeshetGLBTJews's Bay Area Education and Training Manager, for a special Pride Month webinar on the challenges facing LGBTQ communities today and the role the Jewish community can play in advancing safety and belonging. 📅 Wednesday, June 24 🕒️ 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. PT 📍 Online - Registration Required 🔗 REGISTER: tinyurl.com/JCRCKeshetWebina…

Thank you Secretary of State @DrWeber4CA for meeting with JCRC and Jewish leaders from around California.

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Help Secure Permanent Nonprofit Security Funding Statewide! We're closer than ever to securing permanent funding for California's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The California State Assembly's budget proposal includes $80 million in ongoing annual funding to help protect organizations at risk of hate-motivated violence, including synagogues and other houses of worship, LGBTQ centers, schools, and reproductive health clinics. This historic opportunity is the result of years of advocacy and thousands of messages from community members like you. But the budget is still being negotiated, and we need your voice now. 👉 TAKE 1 MIN TO CONTACT YOUR SENATOR: tinyurl.com/AnnualSecurityFu…

TODAY is Election Day! Get your ballot in by 8:00 p.m.!

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ JCRC is proud to stand with the LGBTQ community, advocating for a world where everyone feels secure and valued, no matter who they are. ❤️ 📷️ Photo from our Proud and Jewish float in the 2025 SF Pride Parade!

After six years, direct flights to Israel are returning to San Francisco! 👏✈️ An absolute game changer for the fourth-largest Jewish population in the US.

Last Thursday, elected and community leaders from the South Bay Jewish community gathered in San Jose to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, including Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County Supervisor @Susan_Ellenberg, and San Jose Mayor @MattMahanSJ. We are grateful to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for presenting us with a JAHM proclamation and to everyone who helped make this event possible.

Wishing a blessed Eid al-Adha to our Muslim friends and neighbors across the Bay Area! Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

HUGE NEWS FOR AB 2664!! 👏