Oregon Area Jewish Committee 1220 SW Morrison, Suite 828 Portland, OR 97205 Phone: 503-295-6761 Fax: 503-497-9054 Website: www.oajconline.org Email: info@oajconline.org On July 1, 2008 the Oregon Chapter of the American Jewish Committee became the Oregon Area Jewish Committee (OAJC), an independent affiliate of the American Jewish Committee. OAJC is a non-profit corporation qualified for charitable status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We will continue to do the important work that the AJC Oregon Chapter has done for over 28 years in our community, including: Protecting the civil and religious rights, security and dignity of Jews in Oregon, Southwest Washington, the United States of America, and throughout the world. Insuring Israel’s security by building understanding and support for Israel’s needs and aspirations for peace, strengthening the relationship between Israel and other Jewish communities, and striving for peace between Israel and all the peoples of the world. Advancing efforts to protect human rights and human dignity in Oregon, Southwest Washington, the United States of America, and throughout the world. Combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and discrimination and helping to develop mutual understanding among America’s diverse religious, racial and ethnic groups. Promoting Jewish values in discussions of public policy, including, but not limited to, access to health care, quality education, responsibility to elders, elimination of poverty, and environmental conservation. Enriching the quality of Jewish life by strengthening Jewish identity, increasing understanding of our history and heritage, and working with Jewish communal institutions so that they are responsive to changing Jewish needs. A priority of the organization is to build bridges and coalitions between the Jewish community in the Portland region and various religious and ethnic groups, as we have been doing for nearly three decades.      Back to Agencies List