Jewish Community Councils (JCCs) are a form of local Jewish organizations with the purpose of safeguarding Jewish rights, and assisting local residents. Jewish Community Councils were mostly formed in the 1940s.
Jewish organizations are locally based, though they do play a role in coordinating activities with national Jewish organizations. JCCs focus on assisting local Jewish community and safeguarding Jewish rights. Recently, Jewish Community Councils have helped out locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Jewish Community Councils are located in a number of cities in the United States. In New York City alone, there are 24 JCCs.
According to the Met Council's JCC listings, there are 24 Jewish Community Councils in New York City's five boroughs.
Bronx Jewish Community Council (BJCC)Concourse-North Bronx JCCJewish Community Council of Co-op CityJewish Community Council of Pelham ParkwayJewish Community Council of Parkchester UnionportJewish Community Council of RiverdaleJewish Community Council of Bensonhurst (Bensonhurst COJO)Jewish Community Council of Boro ParkJewish Community Council of Crown Heights (CHJCC)Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI)Jewish Community Council of CanarsieJewish Community Council of Flatbush (Flatbush COJO)Jewish Community Council of Kings BayJewish Community Council of Marine ParkJewish Community Council of ShorefrontJewish Community Council of Williamsburg (Williamsburg UJO)Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights-InwoodJewish Community Council of the Eastside (East Side UJC)Jewish Community Council of the Westside (Westside COJO)Jewish Community Council of FlushingJewish Community Council of Rockaway PeninsulaJewish Community Council of Jackson Heights & ElmhurstJewish Community Council of QueensStaten Island
Jewish Community Council of Staten Island (Staten Island COJO)Jewish Community Council of Victoria