The organized Jewish community feels a profound identification with Israel, and a deep commitment to its survival and security. American Jews, and Americans generally, understand that the long-term national interests of the United States and Israel coincide—a premise underscored by Israel’s important role as America’s only politically stable and militarily effective ally in the Middle East and reinforced by the unique cultural and political affinity between the two countries.

It is the JCRC’s mandate and responsibility to educate all sectors of the community about the complex issues regarding and affecting the State of Israel.

Israel Commission

Current Middle East Updates

Israel Speakers Bureau

Talking Points on the Crisis in Israel

Israel 101

Maps of Israel

Responding to the Media

Ways You Can Support Israel

History and Useful Background Materials

Internet Resources

Archive of Israel Articles

“Voices in Israel” with Mark Davis
August 11-15, 2003, a special broadcast took place on WBAP News Radio (AM 820). Thanks to a grant from United Jewish Communities and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council was able to coordinate and sponsor the daily broadcast of The Mark Davis Show live from Israel. Guests on The Mark Davis Show included Israelis, Palestinians and Arabs.

Throughout his 10-day journey through Israel, Mark Davis kept a photographic and written “Jerusalem Diary” chronicling his trips and tours of Israel. Mr. Davis’ “Jerusalem Diary” and photos can be seen on WBAP News Radio’s Web site at http://www.wbap.com/listingsentry.asp?id=123985&pt=wbapfeatures. Please note that each day’s diary entry is accompanied by photos at the bottom of the page.