JCRB|AJC’s Human Relations Event
JCRB|AJC’s Human Relations Event was commemorated on November 24th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Bill Berkley was honored with the 2024 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award. JCRB|AJC also celebrated its 80th anniversary that evening with a special collaboration with J. Rieger & Co. Proceeds support the organization’s critical work to combat antisemitism and pursuing justice across the region.
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Featured in the February 8, 2025 issue of The Independent
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