Join us in celebrating the achievements of Dr. Doug Girod as he receives the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award.

With the generous support of Dave and Carol Porter, JCRB|AJC will expand its Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) Program to now offer all participating students a free trip to Washington D.C. to attend AJC’s LFT Advocacy Summit. “This is an incredible opportunity to empower and inspire of some of the brightest young minds in our Jewish community. We are so grateful to the Porters and to JCF for making this possible,” JCRB|AJC Executive Director Neta Meltzer shared.

The Johnson County Post published a thoughtful and timely piece titled “Johnson County’s Jewish community remains in ‘holding pattern’ in wake of tragedies.” The article reflects on the lasting emotional and communal impact following recent acts of violence that have affected the broader Jewish community—locally, nationally, and globally.

In the article, JCRB|AJC Executive Director Neta Meltzer shared, "First, just in the physical sense of the fear that comes with being aware of all of these different violent attacks and incidents against the Jewish community, but then there’s this other layer — we’re fighting for people to understand who we are and what our connection is to this piece of land half a world away, and why we feel so closely connected to it, what role it plays in Jewish identity. These are things that we find that a lot of the challenges we face come from just a deep lack of understanding about what this community even is.”

JCRB|AJC serves as a resource for local organizations to combat antisemitism through education, support efforts to increase inclusivity and understanding, and connect partners with trusted and reliable resources. Contact jcrbajc@jewishkc.org to learn more!