Jewish Community Relations Council
From left, JCRC leaders and friends Ryan Pessah, Muriel Brounstein, Carol Velarde, Bruce Pomer, Choco Leandro Dresser, Bob Dresser, and Dan Weitzman marched in the annual "March for the Dream" parade, which honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
The Jewish Community Relations Council educates about and advocates on behalf of issues of vital importance to the Jewish community. For more information, contact 916-486-0906 or federation@jewishsac.org.
The JCRC:
Educates and advocates on behalf of Israel and builds support for the Jewish State.
Fights anti-Semitism and informs the non-Jewish community about Jewish issues.
Supports Jewish students and faculty in their battle against anti-Semitism and anti-Israel propaganda on campuses.
Battles discrimination in all forms and builds relationships with the greater Sacramento community.
Represents the Sacramento Jewish community at civic and interfaith events.
JCRC Officers
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sharon Rogoff, Chair
Larry Friedman, Vice Chair
Jason Weiner, Treasurer
Susan Solarz, Secretary
Bruce Pomer, Immediate Past President
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Lynn Berkley Baskin, Community Outreach
Kathy Glatter, Antisemitism Task Force
ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Larry Friedman, Congregation B’nai Israel
Kathy Glatter, Congregation Bet Haverim
Liz Igra, Central Valley Holocaust Educators’ Network (CVHEN)
Leslie Levitas, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
Elliot Mazer, Kenesset Israel Torah Center
Lori Richmond, Temple Or Rishon
Maksim Smelchak, Mosaic Law Congregation
Susan Solarz, Congregation Beth Shalom
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Barry Broad
Joan Gorfain
Maya Howard
Jo Kasler
Teven Laxer
Carol Loew
Joseph Marcus
Darrow Pierce
Andrea Rosen