"Justice, Justice Shall Ye Pursue" Deut. 16:20

Jewish tradition teaches us that participation in public affairs helps give stability to society.  The efforts of the JCRC reflect the profound Jewish commitment to tikkun olam, the repair of the world.  Tikkun olam expresses the conviction of the organized Jewish community that it must be active in the effort to build a just society.    

JCRC Guiding Principles for Legislative Advocacy

The guiding principles of the JCRC are developed each year in consultation with the Government Affairs committee and the Board of Directors. The principles serve as a guide for the education and advocacy efforts of the JCRC at the Indiana General Assembly.

The guiding principles provide a framework to determine the level of involvement for JCRC with respect to particular issues. The JCRC will assume a leadership role on issues which are of primary importance to the agency. The JCRC has many coalition partners and will assume supportive roles on issues which merit our attention. The JCRC will track and monitor other issues of interest as they develop.