Advocate
Amplify our voices to ensure that the needs and perspectives are effectively communicated and understood locally and on a global scale.
The historic partnership between Federation and JCRC—and substantial funding from our annual campaign—ensures that our Jewish community fosters relationships with local and elected officials, and other faith and ethnic communities—and that we remain strongly integrated into the fabric and civic leadership of this region. JCRC staff work to educate, to advocate, and to unify. Their website lists more resources, guidance, and provides a schedule of upcoming events.
Take Action Campaigns
- Sign up for JCRC Bay Area’s Action Alerts, the local advocate for Jews to be able to live their own authentic Jewish lives.
- JFNA’s Jewish Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) team has also created an Action Alert for those who identify as Jews of Color to make their voices heard.
- SFBay4Israel has posted a War on Israel Community Hub with resources for advocacy, community support, events, and giving opportunities.
Reach Out to Your Elected Officials
Guide on how to talk to elected officials (JFNA)
Israel Under Attack: Urge Elected Leaders to Stand with Israel (JFNA)
Elected Leaders: Stand with Israel (ajc.org)
ISRAEL AT WAR: Urge Congress to stand with Israel (aipac.org)
Urge Congress to Pass An Emergency Assistance Package For Israel that Includes Security Funding for Houses of Worship (ADL)
Thank those who have voiced their support by writing to this list of Members of Congress who have spoken up for Israel (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee - AIPAC)
Guidance for Jewish Parents
Guidance for Jewish Parents Organizing (JCRC)
A Bay Area Guide to Recognizing Problematic Rhetoric (JCRC)
Know Your Rights: Demonstrations and Protests (ADL)
Support the Effort to Return Hostages Back Home
- Wear your #BlueRibbonsforIsrael to show that you stand with the hostages, their families, and all who care about their safety. #BlueRibbonsforIsrael is a global solidarity campaign for the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists.
- Raise Awareness of the Hostages. More than 230 innocent civilians were abducted from Israel by Hamas and taken into Gaza. 124 hostages remain in Gaza.
- Download and Print Posters
- Share Hostages’ Stories
- Share Social Media Posts from the Federation and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
Organize a Gathering by utilizing JFNA's guidebook with helpful tips to organize and host solidarity gatherings.