Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Jewish Council for Public Affairs

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JCPA is the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive American democracy.

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Our CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social on @cnnipr.bsky.social with @biannagolodryga.bsky.social: “Your Jewish friends and neighbors are tired.”

Yesterday in Michigan, we were close to 140 preschoolers being the victims of a synagogue attack. Jewish communities deserve to have that fear taken seriously.

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JCPA Statement: “While we continue to learn more about today’s attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, we should make no mistake: the Jewish community is living in an environment of real fear right now and each of these incidents only compound our concerns. “We have become far too accustomed to the frantic calls and texts in the aftermath of news like this — checking in on loved ones and praying that injuries are limited. “We appreciate the response of local, state, and federal authorities and synagogue security, and are grateful that nobody has been hurt at this time — but this should serve as yet another reminder that we need a whole-of-government and society response to address hate, violence, and extremism. “Our democracy is not truly inclusive unless Jews — and all communities — can live, pray, and work free from fear and violence. This moment demands real solidarity across communities to build a society in which all of us are truly safe.”

Our response to the news from Temple Israel in Michigan:

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Graphic from JCPA with a blue background and an image of a U.S. driver’s license. Text reads: “Voter fraud is rare. Voter suppression is real. The SAVE Act is unnecessary and dangerous. Urge your Senators to Stand Against Attacks on our Elections.” JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) logo appears at the bottom.

The SAVE Act would make voting harder for millions, fueling disinformation & extremism at the expense of the rights of millions of Americans.

Don’t let Congress silence your voice.

Urge Your Senators to Stand Against Attacks on our Elections: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/oppose-sav...

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More than 1,100 American Jewish clergy are speaking out in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

JCPA is proud to amplify this effort — including our own Rabba Rori Picker Neiss in this video — rooted in the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger.

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A blue-toned graphic from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) featuring a historic civil rights march in the background, with people holding protest signs and marching together. At the top is the JCPA logo and the text “Jewish Council for Public Affairs.” Large white text in the center reads: “Protect Jewish Safety + Democracy.” Below is a white button with orange underline that says “Donate Now.”

As threats to our communities & our democracy grow, JCPA’s work is more urgent than ever. From fighting mass deportations & rising hate to protecting civil rights, we’re mobilizing the Jewish community in defense of our values & safety.

Support our mission: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/donate-2025

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Orange-and-blue tinted image of federal agents in tactical gear, including one vest labeled “ICE.” Overlaid text reads: “Tell Congress: No New ICE Funding Without Justice & Accountability.” A button-style graphic says “Add Your Voice.” JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) logo appears at the bottom.

Congress is considering new funding for ICE & CBP — even as militarized enforcement puts lives at risk and undermines civil rights. Tell Congress: No new ICE funding without justice & accountability.

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We should ask why these members of Congress - Ogles, Randy Fine, and others - are so emboldened to promote the most vile, blatant Islamophobia. We all have an obligation to name this for what it is.

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Rep. Andy Ogles tweeted that “Muslims don’t belong in American society.”
When members of Congress feel emboldened to engage in blatant Islamophobia and hate, it must be called out. Anti-Muslim bigotry has no place in our politics, our country, or our society.

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Pictured: Lillian Wald, Pauline Newman, Rose Schneiderman, Hannah Arendt, Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ilana Kaufman, and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl.

Their legacy reminds us: the work of protecting democracy has always been collective — and it is far from finished.

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Graphic with a blue background reading “March is Women’s History Month.” A collage of influential Jewish women appears across the image, mixing historical black-and-white portraits with contemporary color photos. Pictured are Lillian Wald, Pauline Newman, Rose Schneiderman, Hannah Arendt, Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ilana Kaufman, and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. The JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) logo appears at the bottom.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor generations of Jewish women who helped build a more inclusive American democracy.

From the labor movement to the courts, Congress, and today’s fight against extremism, their leadership shaped the democratic values we defend.

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Graphic from JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) with a blue background and a faint image of civil rights marchers holding protest signs. White text reads: “While we know Secretary Noem directly oversaw so many of the dangerous policies coming out of DHS, we should be clear: this transition does not actually address the fundamental issues at hand. The Department has militarized immigration enforcement, rooted in dehumanizing and dangerous conspiracy theories and leading to the killing of innocent civilians and the repeated violation of our laws. It has held up vital security funding for synagogues and other institutions via the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), while politicizing the program through unrelated conditions that force communities to choose between their safety and their values. The list goes on. No matter who leads DHS, Congress has a fundamental responsibility to use its funding and oversight authorities to ensure real accountability and transparency.”

Our statement on Kristi Noem’s departure from the Department of Homeland Security:

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Graphic celebrating Holi with a blue and orange paint-splash background and decorative white mandala patterns in the top right and bottom left corners. Large white text in the center reads: “HAPPY HOLI.” Beneath it, smaller text says: “May your life be filled with the vibrant colors of joy, love, and happiness!” Colored paint splatters appear across the design. In the bottom right corner is the logo and text: “JCPA | Jewish Council for Public Affairs.”

JCPA wishes our Hindu friends and neighbors a Holi filled with love, laughter, and colors as vibrant as your spirits. May this festival bring joy, prosperity, and endless celebrations!
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Social media believed to be tied to Austin shooter is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian, misogynistic posts The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.

Reports indicate the Austin shooter posted antisemitic, misogynistic, and anti-Christian rhetoric online — another reminder of how hate and extremist conspiracies can fuel real-world violence.

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Military Leaders Say Iran War Is So Trump Can Bring About “Armageddon” Troops have logged more than 110 complaints about such comments with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.

Military leaders telling our troops that war with Iran is about the “imminent return of Jesus Christ” is a blatant violation of the separation of church & state — advancing division, violence, & extreme Christian nationalism that only erode our democracy.

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Graphic from JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) reading: “Chag Purim Sameach! Wishing you a Purim filled with the spirit of courage, wisdom, and celebration.” The JCPA logo appears at the top. The design features orange and gold Purim-themed elements including masquerade masks, a noisemaker (gragger), a plate of hamantaschen, Stars of David, and festive feathers on a light background.

We wish you a joyous & meaningful Purim — a holiday that reminds us that each of us is capable of standing up for Jewish values & safety, just like Queen Esther.

This Purim, we pray to see a day when all people can live free from violence, tyranny, & fear. Chag Purim Sameach.

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🎙️Fresh off the stage!

Our CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social joined Rabbi David Saperstein, @maya4rights.bsky.social, & Rev. Malcolm Byrd at @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social's convention for a conversation on Jewish-Black solidarity & how our communities can work together to protect our safety & democracy.

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Alt text: Blue graphic with the JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) logo at top and a faded background image of people holding signs. White text reads: “As the war in the Mideast continues to escalate, our hearts are with all the innocent civilians at risk — Israelis, including those killed by Iranian missiles; Iranians, including many who have courageously stood up to this regime; and far too many others across the region — as well as with the American and Israeli service members on the front lines. Too often, this conflict is reduced to false binaries. We all can and must hold multiple truths if we ever hope to chart a different path forward: That the Iranian regime is repressive, dangerous, and a threat to the people of Iran, Israel, and the entire region. And that the U.S. administration has constitutional responsibilities and the obligation to only pursue war with clear authority, strategy, and goals. As Jews around the world prepare to read the Book of Esther, we are reminded that even as we pray for peace, change depends on human courage and action. May our leaders have the wisdom and strength necessary to advance a world in which Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, and all people across the region can live free from violence, tyranny, and fear.”

May our leaders have the wisdom and strength necessary to advance a world in which Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, and all people across the region can live free from violence, tyranny, and fear.

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San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie condemns 'Tax the Jews' chant heard during protest - Jewish Telegraphic Agency The chants appeared to come from a woman who the DSA denied was affiliated with the group.

At a recent San Francisco political event, chants of “tax the rich” turned into “tax the Jews.”
As our CEO said: “What does antisemitism look like? This.” Hate & extremism masquerading as progressive politics undermines justice, safety, & democracy.
www.jta.org/2026/02/26/u...

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Scapegoating immigrants, normalizing conspiracies, and advancing dehumanizing rhetoric and policies makes all of us less safe.

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Graphic from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) featuring a photo of Donald Trump speaking at a podium, outlined in orange, against a faded background image of ICE agents. Overlaid text reads: “In his State of the Union, Pres. Trump claimed that ‘importing [immigrant] cultures’ threatens America — again echoing the xenophobic, racist, antisemitic Great Replacement lie that has fueled deadly violence in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, El Paso, and Charlottesville. Scapegoating immigrants, normalizing conspiracies, and advancing dehumanizing rhetoric and policies makes all of us less safe.”

In his State of the Union, Pres. Trump claimed that “importing [immigrant] cultures” threatens America — again echoing the xenophobic, racist, antisemitic Great Replacement lie that has fueled deadly violence in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, El Paso, and Charlottesville.

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JCPA head seeks to reset coalition building post-Oct. 7, Gaza war The CEO says California’s new law to address antisemitism in K-12 schools responds to “very specific, practical needs in the school system.”

Just before our first-ever West Coast Summit, our CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social spoke with @jewishsf.bsky.social about the hard work of coalition-building, how Jewish safety is inseparable from our democracy, & why we need to be engaged all over the country.

Read the interview:

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At the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social warned that antisemitism’s conspiratorial nature makes it a wedge across the ideological spectrum. These same conspiracies harm many communities — making the fight against antisemitism vital to the broader fight against all hate.

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We’re stuck in a dangerous feedback loop: Antisemitism is a conspiracy theory that undermines democracy. And as democratic norms erode, they create the conditions for antisemitism to flourish.

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Graphic from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs reading “Tell Congress: Support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act — Add Your Name,” above a photo of civil rights leader John Lewis speaking at a podium with a JCPA sign.

Tomorrow would have been Rep. John Lewis’ 86th birthday — a fearless champion for justice and voting rights. As voter suppression efforts expand, his legacy calls us to act. Honor his life: urge Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/urge-membe...

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This week, we convened Jewish community relations leaders from across the west for our inaugural West Coast Summit. We're leaving inspired and recommitted to the crucial work of coalition-building at this critical moment for the Jewish community and our democracy.

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Testifying today at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, JCPA CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social made clear: undermining civil rights and democratic norms makes Jews — and all communities — less safe. We need real action to counter antisemitism and protect our inclusive democracy.

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On this day: FDR signs Executive Order 9066 (1942)” and in large bold letters, “History is already repeating itself.” Below the text is a black-and-white historical photo of a young Japanese American child holding an umbrella while standing in a muddy area in front of barracks at an incarceration camp during World War II. The JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) logo appears at the bottom.

On this day in 1942, EO 9066 ordered the internment of Japanese Americans. When leaders justify mass detention or target communities in the name of “security,” we should recognize the pattern. Normalizing extremism undermines democracy. We must choose a different path.

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Randy Fine’s vile bigotry has no place in our government.

His colleagues should have the basic decency to hold him accountable.

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Black-and-white memorial graphic featuring two historic civil rights–era photographs: at top, a group of religious and civil rights leaders gathered outside a building; at bottom, a large voting rights march with participants holding signs reading “Voting Rights Now” and “End Segregation in Public Schools.” In both images, Arnold Aronson is highlighted with an outline. Overlaid text reads: “Arnold Aronson z”l (March 11, 1911 – February 17, 1998). May his memory be a blessing — and a call to continue the work.”

Today we mark the yahrzeit of Arnold Aronson, founding executive leader of JCPA and a founder of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social. A lifelong civil rights champion, he believed Jewish safety is inseparable from justice for all. May his memory be a blessing.

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Graphic with JCPA branding honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson. Text reads: “With the rest of the civil rights community, JCPA mourns the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. For decades, Rev. Jackson stood on the front lines of the civil rights movement, fighting for voting rights, economic justice, and the dignity of every American — from the streets of Selma to the national stage. It is imperative that we honor his life and legacy by continuing the fight for the values he lived by.” Background shows a faded civil rights march scene. In the foreground, Jesse Jackson stands at a podium raising his fist. JCPA logo appears at bottom left. Graphic with JCPA branding honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson. Text reads: “It’s no secret that there were also very painful moments in Rev. Jackson’s relationship with the Jewish community, and he is a testament to the importance of engagement even when there are deep disagreements and pain. He went on to be a key ally to the Jewish community in the fight against antisemitism, underscoring the urgency of building strong, long-lasting alliances against bigotry wherever it exists. At JCPA, we know that the fight against hate and the defense of our inclusive democracy are inextricably linked — and Rev. Jackson’s life embodied that truth. As his family said, he was ‘a servant leader to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked.’ That charge does not end with him. May his memory be a blessing.” Background shows a faded civil rights march scene. JCPA logo appears at bottom center.

With the rest of the civil rights community, JCPA mourns the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Read our full statement.

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