JCRC-NY/YouthBridge-NY

The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), a proud UJA-Federation of NY agency, serves as the primary community relations agency for the Jewish community in the metropolitan New York area. As an active force in New York civic and communal life, JCRC-NY operates as a central coordinating and resource body to: (1) Be a common table to cultivate understanding and joint action amongst diverse groups within the Jewish community; (2) Cultivate deeper relationships with the broader New York community to address critical issues and engender a shared society; (3) Ensure the security of the Jewish community in the face of rising antisemitism; and (4) Foster increased understanding and appreciation for the Jewish community’s relationship with Israel among diverse groups of New Yorkers. Under new leadership, JCRC-NY seeks to intensify its community relations efforts, strengthen existing partnerships and build new relationships with diverse leaders in our city to advance the values, interests and security of the New York Jewish community and build a more interconnected New York for all.

Since 1997, YouthBridge-NY is a non-profit organization in New York City training extraordinary teens from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds to master the skills they will need to be New York City's next generation of leaders. Through skill-building workshops, meetings with today's City leaders, community service activities, and spearheading diversity initiatives, YouthBridge-NY empowers Fellows to work hand-in-hand with other diverse teens to have a meaningful impact in their schools and communities.