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Community Relations Committee
DarfurThe Community Relations Committee (CRC) is the public affairs and advocacy arm of UJC MetroWest and spearheads the development of the public policy agenda for the Jewish community focusing on local, state, and national issues. CRC advocates for these views with legislators and engages with other constituencies such as civic and interfaith leaders and the media on these matters. CRC is also actively involved in Israel advocacy, social action, and relations with other ethnic and cultural communities.
Stop Iran

Stop Iran
In response to Iran's aggressive pursuit of nuclear weapons, sponsor of terrorism, and poor human rights record, UJC has adopted an Iran Action Plan to educate and mobilize the community.  more

Additional Resources for Iran Advocacy

  
Join the Terror-Free
Investment Campaign
Exert economic pressure to end genocide and terrorism by divesting your personal funds from targeted companies doing business with Iran and Sudan.  more
New Jersey Responds
to the Crisis in Darfur
Darfur A new website has launched for New Jersey-based advocates on the situation in Darfur. Visit www.njdarfur.org to learn more about what you can do locally to end the genocide in Darfur.
 
Israel Advocacy
butterfly on wireCRC's latest advocacy work focuses on presenting Israel's challenges and achievements to the public; responding to current events, and working with diverse groups toward peace in the Middle east. Sign up for the CRC mailing list.

Jewish Women's Involvement
in Political Issues
Politics, Power & Jewish WomenThe Jewish Women's Involvement in the Political Process project is aimed at creating a collective power base for Jewish women and encouraging Jewish women to actively participate in the democratic process as elected officials, as advocates and voters, and to better understand the legislative process. more
  
Free Gilad Shalit
Campaign
Gilad ShalitWe invite you to participate in an international letter-writing campaign targeting President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, and Special Envoy George Mitchell, asking them to make Gilad's freedom an international priority.

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Action Alerts

Urge President Obama to Unveil Plan for Darfur

Write NJ Congressmen and ask them to ensure that Congressional Foreign Relations/Affairs Committees hold hearings on President Obama’s U.S. plan for Darfur and to urge President Obama's Sudan team to unveil its plan for peace in Sudan publicly. Click here to visit the NJ Darfur website. Click here to download a sample letter.

Urge Passage of the Foreign Aid Bill FY10

Urge members of the House and Senate to support $2.775 billion in vital security assistance for Israel and to vote for the fiscal year 2010 foreign aid bill. Click here to send a letter. more

Urge members of the House and Senate to Co-Sponsor The Iran Petroleum Sanction Act (IRPSA) (S. 908 and H.R. 2194).
Newly introduced to Congress, this bill reinforces American diplomatic efforts with Iran with the threat of tough sanctions on Iran’s gasoline imports. Click here to send a letter. more

Support Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (H.R. 1327)

Urge your representatives to support the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (H.R. 1327) This Act allows state and local governments to divest from companies that hvae invested at least 20 million dollars in Iran's energy sector and will protect fund managers from potential lawsuits if they choose to divest from these companies. Please urge urge your congressman to co-sponsor H.R. 1327 and to speak in its favor on the House floor. contact your congressman

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