Jewish Community Relations Council of New York

What Jewish Community Relations Council of New York does

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated in 1976 that operates as the central coordinating and resource body for the New York metropolitan Jewish community. The organization convenes 60+ member Jewish organizations through the New York Jewish Coalition (Assembly) and works alongside over 50 faith and ethnic community groups via its Center for Shared Society. Its programmatic portfolio spans seven pillars: Israel and International Affairs (Israel Day on Fifth parade, Scholars as Bridge Builders faculty program engaging 2,550+ NYC faculty since 2014), Community Security Initiative (a joint program with UJA-Federation providing security alerts and grants to Jewish institutions), Government Relations (annual Congressional Breakfast, ongoing city/state/federal advocacy), Jewish Communal Affairs, Shared Society (Brooklyn Healthcare Disparities Coalition, NY Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform with 31 member orgs, Interfaith United NYC, borough-based anti-hate fellowships WAABFAH, WATB, WAASIFAH, One Queens), Youth Leadership (YouthBridge-NY with 35 high-school-student cohorts, YouthBridge-Brooklyn, Bridges-NY, Blumberg Fellowship), and K-12 Education (Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans in U.S. History curriculum piloted with NYC Public Schools in November 2025, Student to Student program).

The organization maintains two offices — Manhattan (520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1400) and Long Island (Syosset, serving Nassau/Suffolk/Westchester) — and operates JCRC-Long Island as a wholly-owned regional department. JCRC-NY does not develop, sell, or distribute technology products; its deliverables are programs, events, fellowships, coalitions, advocacy campaigns, and educational curricula.

Its revenue model is donation- and grant-based. Approximately 50% of the operating budget comes from an annual UJA-Federation of New York grant, with the remainder sourced from an annual gala (the 50th Anniversary Gala in 2026 honored Merryl Tisch and Lauren Jupiter Weiss), foundation and corporate grants, individual giving (100% Board participation; suggested tiers at $18, $54, $118, $180, $540, $1,036 plus custom monthly giving; 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee), and program-specific revenue. Pricing for the consumer/donor side is non-transactional; pricing for sponsors and gala tables is custom and undisclosed. Distribution is direct, through member organizations in the Assembly, government official relationships, fellowship cohorts (mid-market participants), and grassroots coalition partners.

Name

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York

Legal name

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, Inc.

Website

https://jcrcny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JCRC-NY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves as the central coordinating and resource body for the New York metropolitan Jewish community, advancing community security, interfaith relations, government advocacy, and leadership development across 60+ member organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Relations and Advocacy

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Conflict Recovery, Reconciliation & Social Cohesion Programs (BPADAFAL), Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Community relations services
• Interfaith coalition building
• Leadership development programs
• Government advocacy services
• Community security coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. UJA-Federation of New York Annual Grant: JCRC-NY receives a generous annual grant from UJA-Federation of New York which covers almost 50% of its operating budget. This represents the primary and largest revenue stream for the organization.
2. Annual Gala: The organization hosts an annual gala which generates significant revenue. The 50th Anniversary Gala in 2026 honored Merryl Tisch (Visionary Leader Award) and Lauren Jupiter Weiss (Blumberg Family Young Leadership Award).
3. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Revenue is generated through foundation and corporate grants alongside individual contributions, with 100% board participation in giving.
4. Individual Donations: Individual contributions from donors, including one-time and monthly giving options. Donation tiers include $18, $54, $118, $180, $540, and $1,036 amounts.
5. Program Revenue: Some revenue is generated through specific programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JCRC-NY serves as the central coordinating and resource body for the Jewish community in the New York metropolitan area. It convenes over 60 member organizations through the New York Jewish Coalition (Assembly), runs fellowship and leadership development programs (YouthBridge-NY, Bridges-NY, Blumberg, Fellowships Against Hate), coordinates community security through the Community Security Initiative, hosts signature events such as Israel Day on Fifth and the Congressional Breakfast, and builds interfaith coalitions through the Center for Shared Society.

Product overview

JCRC-NY is a community relations organization, not a technology product company. It does not offer a unified software platform or product portfolio. Instead, it operates a diverse array of community programs and services including: Israel Day on Fifth (parade), Community Security Initiative (security alerts and grants), Center for Shared Society (community building), YouthBridge-NY/Brooklyn (youth leadership programs), Bridges-NY Fellowship, Blumberg Fellowship, Fellowships Against Hate/WAABFAH (anti-hate initiatives), Hidden Voices curriculum and Student to Student program (K-12 education), Scholars as Bridge Builders (faculty engagement), New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform (advocacy coalition), Congressional Breakfast (annual forum), and Community Relations Corner (webcast series). These are programs, not technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Shared Society: JCRC-NY's Community Building Division that creates and assists the growth of community-based initiatives and runs leadership training programs.
• Community Security Initiative (CSI)
• JCRC-Long Island

Products and services

• Israel Day on Fifth (IDO5) An annual parade celebrating Israel, drawing over 40,000 marchers from many organizations and hundreds of thousands of spectators. JCRC-NY assumed management in 2011 and renamed it Israel Day on Fifth in 2024.
• Community Security Initiative (CSI) A joint program of UJA-Federation and JCRC-NY that distributes security alerts, security and cybersecurity information, and security grant announcements, working with NYPD and providing protective intelligence for Jewish institutions.
• Center for Shared Society JCRC-NY's community building division that empowers communal leadership, incubates community-based initiatives, trains youth and professionals, and creates leadership networks for solving common problems across New York's diverse communities. Works with 50+ faith and ethnic groups.
• YouthBridge-NY A two-year leadership development program that convenes and trains young people to meet challenges of an extremely diverse NYC. Selects 35 outstanding high school students annually for skill-building workshops, site visits, and experiential learning.
• YouthBridge-Brooklyn A five-month fellowship program for Brooklyn 10th and 11th graders focusing on leadership and diversity, with monthly skill-building workshops and social action committees.
• Bridges-NY Fellowship An emerging leaders fellowship that builds relationships, develops leadership skills, and prepares the next generation of civic leaders to partner in a shared society.
• Blumberg Fellowship for Jewish Community Relations A 12-month civic leadership training program for young, emerging Jewish leaders in New York City. Participants gain knowledge, skills, and cultural competency to advance the values, interests, and security of the Jewish community.
• Fellowships Against Hate Borough-based fellowships that equip local leaders with skills, tools, and connections to respond effectively to hate, building stronger relationships across differences and fostering resilience. Programs include WAABFAH, WATB, WAASIFAH, and One Queens Fellowship Against Hate.
• Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans in U.S. History A curricular resource developed in partnership with NYC Public Schools showcasing prominent Jewish figures in U.S. history. NYCPS is the first large school district to incorporate Jewish history and identity into curricular resources. Pilot launched in November 2025 in over a dozen schools.
• Student to Student Program A program where Jewish high school students visit classrooms to share their lived experiences and foster understanding between diverse groups of students, launched in partnership with NYCPS in 2025.
• New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform A coalition of Jewish organizations collaborating on criminal justice reform work, housed at JCRC-NY and including 31 Jewish member organizations across NYC working in partnership with criminal justice reform organizations to advocate for change.
• Scholars as Bridge Builders Program launched in November 2014 providing university and college faculty with ongoing opportunities for nuanced discussion about Israel through study tours, workshops, academic roundtables, and ongoing consultative support. Has engaged over 2,550 NYC faculty members.
• Congressional Breakfast An annual forum for New York's Senators, Representatives, Jewish leaders, and other downstate NY leaders. Features discussions between Jewish communal leadership and key elected officials; typically hosts over 300-350 local and national Jewish leaders along with public officials and diplomats.
• Community Relations Corner Webcast A weekly live zoom/webcast series featuring conversations with top leaders in New York representing political, religious, economic, and diverse communities, hosted during and after the pandemic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 marchers participate annually in Israel Day on Fifth parade
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UJA-Federation of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCRC-NY is a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York, receiving a generous annual grant covering almost 50% of operating budget. UJA and JCRC-NY jointly operate the Community Security Initiative (CSI) which provides security alerts, training, and grants to protect Jewish institutions.
• New York City Public Schools (NYCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to pilot Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans in U.S. History curriculum in NYC public schools. First large school district in the nation to incorporate Jewish history and identity into curricular resources. Also partnered on Student to Student program.
• The Jewish Education ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with JCRC-NY and UJA-Federation to support development of Hidden Voices curricular resources and bring Student to Student program to New York City.
• Brooklyn Healthcare Disparities CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition addressing healthcare disparities in Brooklyn, with members including Brooklyn Perinatal Network, Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, Sun River Health, SUNY Downstate, and OATH.
• New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice ReformmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition housed at JCRC-NY including 31 Jewish member organizations across NYC, working in partnership with criminal justice reform organizations to advocate for change.
• Mayor's Office for the Prevention of Hate CrimesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in anti-hate fellowship programs including WAABFAH (We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate) as part of the Partners Against the Hate (PATH-Forward) initiative.
• Commonpoint QueensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for the One Queens Fellowship Against Hate program, one of JCRC's borough-based anti-hate fellowships.
• Riverdale YminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for the We Are the Bronx Fellowship Against Hate (WATB) program.
• Staten Island JCCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for the We Are All Staten Island Fellowship Against Hate (WAASIFAH) program.
• Interfaith United - NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition convened by JCRC-NY that brings together interfaith and faith-based initiatives to share and strengthen their missions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Jewish Committee (AJC): Global Jewish advocacy organization performing the same three-legged JCRC mission (intergroup/coalition, government relations, Israel advocacy) but at national and international scale, directly competing for donor mind-share in NYC.
• UJA-Federation of New York: JCRC-NY's largest funder and proud partner; UJA-Federation is the broader New York Jewish federated giving and social services umbrella, jointly operating the Community Security Initiative with JCRC-NY and funding many of the same 60+ member agencies.
• 92nd Street Y (92NY): Major NYC Jewish cultural and educational institution running large-scale programs, events, and fellowships that overlap with JCRC-NY's programming in shared-society dialogue and Jewish leadership development.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL operates security, antisemitism monitoring, and intergroup coalition work that overlaps directly with JCRC-NY's Community Security Initiative and Center for Shared Society programs, with a national footprint and larger donor base.
• Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA): National umbrella of 146+ Jewish federations, including UJA-Federation of NY; comparable as the parent ecosystem for Jewish community relations and convening work that JCRC-NY performs at the metro level.

Direct peers

• New York Board of Rabbis: NYC-based rabbinic leadership body that convenes Jewish communal leadership for advocacy and interfaith work — overlapping with JCRC-NY's Jewish Communal Affairs and government relations functions.
• The Jewish Education Project: Direct co-development partner on the Hidden Voices curriculum and Student to Student program with NYC Public Schools; comparable as a Jewish educational capacity-builder serving NYC Jewish institutions and schools.
• Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (Chicago): Chicago-based Jewish social justice and community relations organization whose intergroup coalition work, policy advocacy, and leadership development mirror JCRC-NY's Center for Shared Society model in a different metro.
• JCRC of Boston: A city-level Jewish Community Relations Council with the same mission, structure, and program mix (government relations, interfaith coalition, Israel education, security), making it the closest structural peer outside NYC.

Others

• Hebrew Free Burial Association / UJA-Federation Partner Network: UJA-Federation-funded beneficiary agencies serving New York's Jewish community; representative of the 60+ member agencies in JCRC-NY's Coalition Assembly, illustrating the ecosystem JCRC-NY convenes and coordinates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/JCRCNY
• Instagraminstagram.com/jcrcny

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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