JCRC UJFT

09/01/2024

Thank you President Joe Biden, for your strong statement late last night, following the news of the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin at the hands of terrorists. We agree with your sentiments, and appreciate your commitment to justice. “It is as tragic as it is reprehensible. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.”

Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of

09/01/2024

Thank you, Governor of Virginia, for ordering “the flags to be flown at half-staff in memory and honor of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.” We, too, are angered and heartbroken by the death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five others found murdered in the tunnels by Hamas terrorists.

Governor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia

05/28/2024

“Despite our efforts not to hurt them, there was a tragic mishap. We are investigating the incident. For us it’s a tragedy, for Hamas, it’s a strategy,” said The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו. Thank you, HonestReporting, for putting the facts out there!

An independent military investigation is underway to ascertain exactly what happened following an Israeli airstrike on two senior Hamas commanders in

04/14/2024

Thank you Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, for your statement on Iran's attacks on Israel, "I condemn Iran’s attacks on Israel and attempts to destabilize the region. The United States remains committed to Israel’s security. I urge leaders to continue efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and avoid a wide-scale conflict that will result in significant loss of civilian life. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration for its swift coordination of a united G7 diplomatic response." The United States must continue to stand by our ally Israel.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement regarding Iran's attacks on Israel:

04/14/2024

Thank you, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, for standing with the United States’ greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel. As Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin said last night, we, too are “grateful for the professionalism and the skill of the brave U.S. troops who took part in yesterday’s actions.” The U.S. must do everything possible to ensure Israel is able to defend itself.

04/13/2024

The JCRC of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater: UJFT is watching with great concern, the launch of Iran’s attack on Israel. Thank you President Joe Biden, for your clear statement, “our support Israel’s security is ironclad. The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.”

Jewish Federations are watching Iran's launch of an attack on Israel with extreme concern.

04/03/2024

We thank the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates for their work on these important bills (SB7/HB18), and Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin for signing this bipartisan legislation, protecting people of every ethnicity across the Commonwealth. At a time when antisemitism is reaching historic levels in the United States (as stated by FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray), it’s essential to ensure that hate crime and discrimination laws include ethnic minorities, such as the Jewish people, who may not fit neatly into the language and words used to define other groups. We are proud to have supported this legislation with our friends from JCRC of Greater Washington, United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula, and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond!

Governor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia

04/02/2024

Tomorrow will mark the 180th day since October 7th. Join us and the ADL in urging President Joe Biden to continue to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and secure the release of the hostages. Sign the letter: https://action.adl.org/a/180

Tomorrow will mark the 180th day since October 7th. Join us in urging President Joe Biden to continue to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and secure the release of the hostages. Sign the letter: https://action.adl.org/a/180

03/01/2024

“We continue to be committed to our mission of empowering Jewish students to embrace their Jewish identity and creating a strong sense of belonging for our Jewish students.” We stand with you,Brody Jewish Center- Hillel at UVa, and will continue to work to support you in any way we can, along with United Jewish Federation of Tidewater: UJFT.

02/15/2024

JCRC of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater: UJFT spent a great day in Richmond, advocating for issues important to the community! We are grateful to work with such great partners across the Commonwealth, including the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, and JCRC of Greater Washington as well as our national partners, ADL Washington D.C. (ADL), AJC - American Jewish Committee's AJC Washington Regional Office, and more! Thank you to Governor Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General Jason Miyares, and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears for speaking with our statewide Jewish community over lunch, and to all of our Virginia Senators and Delegates for meeting with us!

01/14/2024

AJC - American Jewish Committee offers three quick and easy things YOU can do to help the hostages:

• Take Action. Contact your members of Congress today to urge them to act to secure the immediate release of the hostages.

• Tape it. Post it. Tag it. Follow the model of Rachel Goldberg, mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Write the number 100 on a piece of masking tape, and place it on your shirt over your heart. Take a picture, post it, and tag: .Hersh.Home and on Instagram, and on X/Twitter, with the hashtag .

• Follow the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and give voice to the voiceless. https://www.instagram.com/bringhomenow/