About the BCJBA
The Bronx County Jewish Bar Association is a voluntary bar association of legal professionals dedicated to serving the Bronx community. Our mission is to encourage friendship and cultural connection among members, foster respect for the law and legal institutions, respond forcibly to antisemitism and advocate for justice and fair play throughout Bronx County, New York City, and beyond.
Our membership includes Jewish and non-Jewish lawyers, judges, students, and other legal professionals who live, practice, or preside in the Bronx. Guided by enduring Jewish values of justice (Tzedek), compassion (chesed), and social action (tikkun olam), we seek to strengthen both our profession and our community through action, integrity, and solidarity.
Our religious values and traditions are at the core of who we are—as legal professionals, community members, and individuals—and guide our commitment to both the law and the Bronx community.
Our Mission
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To vigorously fight and respond to antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and all forms of hate in the Bronx legal community
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To advocate for justice and uphold the rights and dignity of Jewish people in the Bronx and beyond
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To support the State of Israel as a vital homeland for the Jewish people and a partner in justice and democracy
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To educate the community on legal, social, and cultural issues affecting Israel and Jewish individuals
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To build strong, trustworthy professional networks and lifelong friendships within the Jewish legal community
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To foster understanding, respect, and cooperation among all communities in the Bronx
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To actively support and endorse politicians who advocate for our values, goals, and the well-being of the Jewish community and the State of Israel
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To serve as a strong and vocal opponent of antisemitism within the legal profession and other organizations in the Bronx
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To initiate or support legal proceedings, actions, or advocacy efforts that align with our mission and protect our community's rights and values
Our Logo
Our logo incorporates blue, white, and yellow—the colors of Israel and also a solemn reminder of the yellow stars Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust. Resting majestically atop the scales of justice is the Hebrew word צֶדֶק (Tzedek), which means justice but also connotes righteousness, fairness, and moral integrity. Beneath the scale is the Latin phrase “Ne Cede Malis” which translates roughly to “yield not to misfortunes” or “do not give in to evil.” It is both a biblical call to resilience and, fittingly, the official motto of Bronx County!
Looking toward the future...
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[Education remains a central focus of the Bronx County Bar Association. We proudly support Jewish law students through the Bronx County Bar Association Scholarship Fund, offering scholarships to second- and third-year Jewish law students.]
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