CJP News & Announcements

CJP, JCRC mourn passing of Stephan Ross, NE Holocaust Memorial founder

It is with deep sadness we write to inform you about the loss of Steve Ross (z”l), who passed away last night.


Steve Ross with his son at the NEHM

Steve’s enduring strength, humanity, and commitment to conveying the lessons of his experience in the Holocaust to all who would hear him …

7 Reasons Why You Should Spend Your Lunchtime at Genesis Forum

Rabbi Elyse Winick, Senior Director, Learning and Education, in the Harry Kraft Center for Jewish Education.

Part of CJP’s mission is to inspire and build learning communities. One way we accomplish that is through Genesis Forum: a series of fascinating, free discussions organized by Ra…

CJP and JCRC on Spate of Violent Antisemitism in New York

We are sickened and horrified by the attack Saturday night on Jews gathered to celebrate the seventh night of Hanukkah at a private home in Monsey, New York, a suburb of New York City.

According to media reports, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a man wielding a large knife attacked celebrants …

CJP and JCRC Statement on Jersey City Shooting

CJP and JCRC today mourn the loss of four people killed during a prolonged shootout yesterday at the JC Kosher Supermarket in Jersey City. The victims were Leah Minda Ferencz, the store’s owner, Miguel Douglas Rodriguez, a store employee, Moshe Deutsch, who was shopping at the time, and De…

CJP, JCRC Stand with Israel Amid Rocket Attacks from Gaza

More than 150 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel since Tuesday morning. For the first time since 2014, schools and workplaces from Southern Israel to Tel Aviv are shuttered and citizens have been instructed to stay indoors near bomb shelters. 

Rocket attacks have been ongoing si…