Mateh Asher

About Us

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is affiliated with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and Jewish Federations of North America.

Stay In Touch

By signing up for emails, you can get periodic updates from the JCRC based on the topics that you most care about.

  • Disabilities Advocacy
  • Holocaust Education
  • Israel News
  • Hunger Issues
  • Intergroup Relations
  • Jewish Iowa News
  • Anti-Semitism

Volunteer On “Helping Hands” Committees

The JCRC is committed to addressing three critical issues through our Helping Hands Committees:

  • The Hunger Committee collaborates with hunger groups in the area to help reduce food insecurity in central Iowa.
  • The Disability Advocacy Committee works with community partners to advocate on issues related to improving the quality of life for those with disabilities.
  • The Racial Justice Committee brings in speakers to address topics of racial injustice.

Contact JCRC

Please email jcrc@jewishdesmoines.org or call 515-987-0899. The JCRC Director is Mark Finkelstein.