We build coalitions, forge common cause, and advocate for a Kansas City where no one stands alone.
A more just Kansas City and world for all
Justice doesn’t happen on its own. It takes showing up, speaking out, and building the relationships that make change possible.
For more than 80 years, JCRB|AJC has represented the voice of the Kansas City Jewish community on matters of public policy into the halls of power — local, state, and federal.
As a non-partisan organization, we cultivate relationships with elected officials across the political spectrum — because protecting our community and advancing justice requires allies on every side of the aisle.
We advocate for policies and positions consistent with our organization’s positions and Jewish values. Our advocacy focuses on three priorities: combating antisemitism and hate in all their forms; standing with Israel and advocating for its security and place in the world; and advancing social justice for all minorities, guided by our deepest Jewish values.
Antisemitism is the world’s oldest hatred — and it is surging. JCRB|AJC counters it at every level: working with Congress to pass legislation, forging coalitions with faith communities, and building the public’s understanding of what antisemitism actually looks like today.
We work to secure bipartisan support for Israel’s security from our elected officials — and to deepen understanding of Israel’s importance to Jewish people worldwide.
Since Israel’s founding in 1948, JCRB|AJC has been the primary advocate for the Kansas City Jewish community’s perspective on Israel and the Jewish homeland.
Guided by the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), b’tselem elohim (the dignity of every human being), and the biblical command to welcome the stranger, JCRB|AJC advocates for the rights of all minorities — because no community should stand alone for justice.
Our focus areas include advocating for policy to advance racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration policy.
