The Jewish Community Relations Council

May 7, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Holocaust Survivors Honored By County Council

Holocaust Survivors, Family Members Honored By Montgomery County Council A Montgomery County Council proclamation recognized Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom HaShoah, at Tuesday’s council meeting. The councilmembers were joined by Holocaust survivors, relatives of Holocaust survivors, and community leaders. County Executive Marc Elrich warned about the consequences of hateful rhetoric when presenting the proclamation. Elrich […]

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October 29, 2018 | Staff Writer

Shootings This Past Weekend Spark Vigils Across the County

The shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, that police said left 11 people dead and six injured, has sparked vigils across the DC Metropolitan area. To stand in solidarity, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to join Washington, DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in a community vigil hosted […]

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