United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien, Inc.

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is the public affairs arm of the Jewish Federation. Its mission is to represent the interests of the Stamford, New Canaan and Darien Jewish communities to public officials and agencies, the media and the community. We work by convening and mobilizing the Jewish community, building relationships, and engaging in non-partisan work focused on education, advocacy, social justice, communal security, support for Israel and combating anti-Semitism.

Here are some upcoming special events that you'll want to save the date for!

UJF Women's Philanthropy brings together women from across Stamford, New Canaan and Darien to maximize their collective power and make a profound impact on the future of our community.

A program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. Families with kids ages 6 months through 8 years old with Judaism as part of their lives, are welcome to sign up. PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, whatever your background, knowledge, or family make-up, or observance may be.

Statement on recent Terror Attack on Israel

We are reeling from news of the murder of Yosef, Chaya and Elad Salomon in the community of Halamish.

On Friday night, Yosef and Tova Salomon sat down to Shabbat dinner with two of their children and five of their grandchildren. The family had gathered to celebrate the birth of a new grandson.

Soon after, Omar al-Abed, a 19-year-old Palestinian from a nearby village, entered the home armed with a knife and attacked the family me...

JCRC Communal Security Meetings Lead to Action

In the wake of JCC bomb threats and upticks in anti-Semitism nationwide, ensuring appropriate security for Jewish communal institutions is a necessity.

April 11-21, 2018 Celebrate Shabbat in Jersalem. Explore the buzzing city of Tel Aviv. Climb Masada. Float in the Dead Sea. Volunteer with amazing Federation supported projects. Make a difference. Celebrate Israel's 70th with friends and family from Stamford, New Canaan and Darien, CT.