Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
A trusted voice for Jewish civic engagement.
Overview
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) brings together leaders from across Milwaukee’s Jewish community to educate, advocate, and engage on issues of public policy, social justice, and support for Israel. As a program of Milwaukee Jewish Federation, JCRC serves as a collective voice grounded in shared Jewish and American values.
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What does JCRC do?
JCRC educates, convenes, and advocates on issues of public policy, social justice, and support for Israel, serving as a collective voice for Milwaukee’s Jewish community.
Who is involved in JCRC?
JCRC is a broad coalition of local synagogues, Jewish organizations, and at-large community leaders who work together to represent diverse perspectives within the Jewish community.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways to engage with JCRC, including educational programs, advocacy initiatives, and community-wide conversations. Connect with us to learn how to participate.
Explore JCRC
Interested in learning how Milwaukee’s Jewish community engages in public affairs and advocacy? Explore the work of the Jewish Community Relations Council to learn more about its history, leadership, and impact and discover how you can be part of advancing Jewish values in our civic life.
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Roberta has worked as a Jewish educator and communal professional in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and New Jersey.
Throughout her career, she has developed and implemented interfaith security conferences; has trained thousands of law enforcement professionals on issues and incidents related to hate groups, extremism and terrorism; worked with dozens of educational institutions and school districts to successfully negotiate church/state issues and to provide trainings in the areas of bullying and cyber bullying; and provided guidance and assistance to community members who believe they have been the victims of discrimination and/or hate crimes.
Ms. Clark is a recipient of the 2013 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award and the 2015 “Chai Award” from the URJ Greene Family Camp. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Political Science and holds dual M.A. degrees in Jewish Education and Jewish Studies from Gratz College in Melrose Park, PA.
Kai is a community leader, advocate, and bridge-builder whose work spans Jewish communal life, public health advocacy, and legal services. She serves as JCRC Director of Advocacy and Alliances where she builds bridges and strengthens dialogue and engagement between Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
Kai holds a BA in Political Science from Boston University with graduate studies in Public Health. A seasoned advocate for vulnerable communities, she has developed and secured significant philanthropic investment for initiatives advancing disability rights, cultural identity, refugee entrepreneurship, and intercultural collaboration. She is a graduate of Selah’s JOC Cohort, the Jewish Women of Color Resilience Circle, the Leading Edge Executive Leadership Program, and The Elluminate Collective, and has participated in Project Shema’s Black Jewish Cohort, Wisconsin 14 of the Builders Movement Project, and the Zioness Zahav Cohort. She also serves on the HOME Committee at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. Her leadership has been recognized by the NCJW Building Bridges Award, Milwaukee Rep’s Shero Award, and the Woman of Faith Award.
