Contact JCRC Director, Lisa Epstein
The focus of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is to promote and advance the interests of the Jewish people, to preserve and maintain the dignity and integrity of the Jewish people, and to defend and protect civil, political, and religious rights wherever such rights are in jeopardy.
Did you know February is Jewish Advocacy month? Make your voice heard and join our Jewish community advocacy efforts with the Texas Legislature. Fill out this form to let us know your information and interests and we will ensure you know of upcoming training sessions and meetings with local legislators.
To report local anti-Semitic incidents - email epsteinL@jfsatx.org
To report an anti-Semitic, bias, or discriminatory incident - email the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
A movement started by the ADL, Stop hate for profit, is working towards ending hate, bigotry, racism, anti-Semitism, and disinformation do not have a place on social media platforms.
Promoting a Relationship with Israel
Our Israel Leadership Institute for rising college freshmen equips students with the right language and tools to have difficult conversations about Israel while at college.
Our Partnership with the Western Galilee provides a unique opportunity for our communities to connect and learn from one another.
In response to the global health crisis, we called on members of the community join us in our #MaskUpSA campaign
We partner with other faith based organizations for programs, including our MLK Interfaith Service, and Annual Catholics and Jews Celebrate Hanukkah event happening virtually this year on December 10th.
We join our community in marching at the Annual San Antonio MLK CommUnity March, the largest MLK march in the United States.
Irwin Barath (B'nai B'rith and Jewish War Veterans)
Marion Bernstein (Congregation Beth Am)
Talli Dolge (Jewish Family Service)
Deb Field (at large)
Nancy Gerson (at large)
Lisa Goldstein (Temple Chai)
Ross Halfant (at large)
Mark Ingram (HMMSA)
Judy Lackritz (at large)
Daniel Laser (at large)
Debbie Linck (Hadassah)
Mina Lopez (Temple Beth-El)
Philip Moss (at large)
Barbara Powell (Congregation Rodfei Sholom)
Dr. Michael Ozer (Congregation Agudas Achim)
Laura Richardson (Hebrew Free Loan Association)
Tory Richmond (Jewish Family Service)
Danielle Roberts (SAJSS)
Rachel Rustin (JCC)
Natalie Steiner (Hillel)
Lori Stockstiel (NCJW)
Rachel Walsh (at large)
Rabbi Chaim Block (Chabad)
Rabbi Ben Richards (Congregation Agudas Achim)
Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg (Congregation Rodfei Sholom)
Samantha Wohler (at large)
Rabbi Marina Yergin (Temple Beth-El)
Contact JCRC Director, Lisa Epstein