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End the violence in Khartoum against Darfuri citizens

Violence against Darfuri citizens is escalating and the U.S. will be taking on the unique position of U.N. Security Council President, providing an opportunity to secure means to deploy 26,000 peace keepers to Darfur.  more
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CRC Legislative Digest
A monthly newsletter to educate, inform, and engage UJC on public policy issues of interest to the Jewish community.

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Darfur Peacekeeping in the
FY 08 Supplemental Funding Bill

Congress has been working on the Fiscal Year 2008 emergency supplemental spending bill, which includes financial commitments to relief, peacekeeping, and development efforts throughout Sudan. Even with the emergency spending, current funds are insufficient to meet the dire needs on the ground.  more
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Join the Terror Free Investment Campaign
    Community-Based Initiatives
Exert economic pressure to end genocide and terrorism by divesting your personal funds from targeted companies doing business with Iran and Sudan.  more
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    Resources for Engagement
  You can do more and learn more to stay up to date on current issues and advocate on behalf of the Jewish Community:
  • Jewish Council for Public Affairs
  • UJC's Washington Action Office (WAO)
  • Contact your Elected State Officials
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  Israel Advocacy
  • Israel@60 Celebration
    Statewide Mission to Trenton
  • Our Connection With Israel
  • UJC MetroWest celebrates Israel at 60
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  • Justice for Jewish refugees from Arab countries
  • Sign of Life Campaign
Stop Iran Now Campaign
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
Press Release: Calls for Immediate Release of Gilad Shalit and all Israelis in Captivity
Montclair –United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ President, Gary O. Aidekman read excerpts of the following statement at an Israel 60th anniversary celebration hosted by Assemblyman Thomas P. Giblin at Congregation Shomrei Emunah: more
 Jewish Women's Involvement in the
 Political Process
The 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
N.J. Coalition Responds to the
Crisis in Darfur
A new website has launched for NJ-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.
The Community Relations Committee (CRC) is the public affairs and inter-group relations arm of UJC MetroWest and spearheads the development of the public policy agenda for the Jewish community focusing on local, state, and national issues.
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