Mission Statement

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater El Paso is the central umbrella agency for all the Jewish organizations, agencies and religious institutions in El Paso.  The goals of the JCRC are formed by Jewish values and pursued in a non-partisan manner.

The JCRC mission is:

• To plan, coordinate and implement an effective program of positive community and public relations both within the Jewish community and between the Jewish and the general community of greater El Paso.
• To promote mutual understanding and respect among all of the people of El Paso so that all may enjoy their rights and opportunities.
• To develop effective public information and educational programs relating to issues affecting the Jewish community.
• To cooperate with other agencies on a local, regional and national level whose activities are consistent with the overall purposes of the JCRC.
• To strenghten and promote a better understanding of the special relationship between the United States and Israel.

In pursuit of its mission, the JCRC:

• Advocates on issues of Jewish communal concern.
• Builds, maintains and joins coalitions to promote effective action and opportunities for community involvement.
• Convenes the community in times of crisis, celebration and commemoration.