The Latino Jewish Seder is an annual JCRC Greater Phoenix event that brings together Arizona's Jewish and Latino communities to celebrate shared values, strengthen relationships, and build understanding through food, music, storytelling, and conversation.

Understanding the Jewish Community: Laying the Groundwork for Stronger Connection was part of the JCRC's Lunch & Learn series that brought together Arizona elected officials' staff and community leaders to discuss Arizona-Israel relations, democracy, and combating prejudice.

Thursday February 5th 2026, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Location to be shared upon registration

A Special Interfaith Presentation and an introduction to Jewish Tradition sponsored by JCRC and THe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center 455 E. Main Street Mesa, Arizona. For more information call 480-209-0780

AZ Jews for Pride brings together Jewish organizations, congregations, families, and allies from across Arizona to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, promote inclusion, and strengthen connections within both the Jewish and broader community.

Jewish leaders proudly represented the Jewish community at the Phoenix Police Department’s Jewish Police Chiefs Advisory Board Summit.

At the JCRC, we believe real change happens when people come together—sharing stories, traditions, and experiences.

On March 20th, the Valley Jewish Sports Professionals and the Black Sports Professionals came together for a powerful and joy-filled evening of connection, laughter, and solidarity at our Night of Sports, Comedy, and Community.

On February 13th, the JCRC was proud to bring a delegation of elected officials to the Jewish National Fund’s Breakfast for Israel.

JCRC's Amanda Garcia and her husband attended the Arizona Interfaith Movement’s Experience Interfaith event at the Sikh Gurdwara on November 7, 2024.

JCRC promotes unity through interfaith relations!

On Sunday, the JCRC had the honor of sponsoring the AZ Jews for Pride contingent at the Phoenix Pride Parade!

On Sunday, June 23rd, JCRC brought the Jewish community out to help the Arizona Faith Network for an afternoon of community service.

On Friday, June 21st, JCRC’s Paul Rockower and Amanda Garcia supported ONE Community at the Point of Pride summit.

The Latino Jewish Seder brought together almost 100 guests on April 17th for a meaningful evening of food, music and shared values.

The JCRC’s Executive Director Paul Rockower was honored to take part in the Department of Justice/U.S. Attorney’s Office United Against Hate event on February 21, alongside representatives from ADL AZ, ASU Hillel, FBI Phoenix Division, Phoenix/Scottsdale PD, Phoenix PD’s Jewish Advisory Board, Maricopa County Attorney Office, and other panel guests.

The JCRC was honored to partner with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phoenix to host a special Lunar New Year dinner to connect Jewish and Chinese Community leadership.

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The JCRC was proud to spearhead a tour of the Maricopa County Tabulation & Elections Center, in partnership with A More Perfect Union.

The JCRC was proud to sign on to the ONECommunity UNITY Pledge, and were proud to take part in the campaign:

JCRC ExecDir Paul Rockower took part in a panel discussion for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury organizations for their Inclusion Week around the MLK holiday.

In December 2022, the Phoenix Black-Jewish Cohort was honored to speak on panels at the International Lions of Judah Conference in Scottsdale.