Jewish Community Council

Jewish Community Councils (JCCs) are a form of local Jewish organizations with the purpose of safeguarding Jewish rights, and assisting local residents.[1] Jewish Community Councils were mostly formed in the 1940s.[2][3]

Activities

Jewish organizations are locally based, though they do play a role in coordinating activities with national Jewish organizations.[2] JCCs focus on assisting local Jewish community and safeguarding Jewish rights.[1] Recently, Jewish Community Councils have helped out locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.[4]

Jewish Community Councils

Jewish Community Councils are located in a number of cities in the United States. In New York City alone, there are 24 JCCs.[5]

New York

According to the Met Council's JCC listings, there are 24 Jewish Community Councils in New York City's five boroughs.[5]

Bronx

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens

Staten Island

Australia

References

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