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ORIGIN AND PURPOSE

The Catholic-Jewish Relations Council of Northeast Queens, inspired by Vatican Council II, was established in 1969 by the joint action of the Diocese of Brooklyn / Queens and prominent Jewish leaders for the purpose of promoting goodwill, understanding and respect between Catholics and Jews within its geographic area. The Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, with an eye towards establishing similar Councils in their dioceses, also participated in the creation of the guidelines that ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Catholic-Jewish Relations Council of Northeast Queens.

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Independent. The Council is an independent organization that receives neither financial support nor oversight from others. The Council has a constitution that was adopted by a vote of its members.

The Council is not incorporated, nor is it chartered by another organization. However, the Council is open to receiving an occasional grant from governmental and non-governmental agencies.

2. Voluntary. The Council is a voluntary organization that does not have paid staff. It is staffed by officers elected for specific terms from its membership.

3. Not-For-Profit. The Council is a not-for-profit organization whose work is charitable and educational. The Internal Revenue Service has granted it an exemption from federal income tax as a public charity, effective June 21, 1994, under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue code as an organization described in section 501 (c) (3). Donors may deduct from their federal income tax to the extent allowed by law contributions made to the Council.