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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.

🎙️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.

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.

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

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.

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:

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Learn more and join the movement at ReproShabbat.org.

Graphic from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) reading “Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value.” A blue button says “Join the movement: ncjw.org/shabbat.” Below are illustrated Shabbat ritual items—two candles, challah covered with a cloth decorated with a pomegranate, and a kiddush cup—above the text “Repro Shabbat, February 13–14, 2026, National Council of Jewish Women.”

Today is #ReproShabbat! JCPA is excited once again to partner with @ncjw.bsky.social this February 13-14 for this national event making clear the critical importance of reproductive freedom and Judaism’s teachings about reproductive health, rights, and justice.

Graphic from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) reading “Our safety is inextricably linked.” The phrase “inextricably linked” appears in white text on an orange banner. Below the text is a historic black-and-white photo of a civil rights march, with a diverse crowd holding signs that read “We Demand Voting Rights Now,” “Jobs for All Now,” and “End Segregated Rules in Public Schools.”

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we mark the 1909 founding of the NAACP — a cornerstone of the Black-led fight for civil rights & democracy. We honor Black communities, including Black Jews, & recommit to the vital coalition work necessary to advancing justice & shared safety.

Tell Congress: No New ICE Funding Without Justice and Accountability Recent immigration enforcement actions—rooted in racist and antisemitic lies, carried out with unnecessary violence, and often without regard for the rule of law—show the urgent need for oversight. Te...

We must keep raising our voices. Tell Congress: No new ICE funding without justice & accountability. act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/no-new-ice...

The announced end of the ICE surge in Minnesota underscores why community advocacy matters.
But announcements require accountability. Just yesterday, there were more reports of violence. And we cannot allow these tactics to spread to other cities.

No ice funding period is the Jewish answer. The Torah doesn’t say “you must evaluate the stranger’s material conditions and circumstances and maybe let them be amongst yourself for a set amount of time”

Tell Congress: No New ICE Funding Without Justice and Accountability Recent immigration enforcement actions—rooted in racist and antisemitic lies, carried out with unnecessary violence, and often without regard for the rule of law—show the urgent need for oversight. Te...

Congress is considering new funding for ICE & CBP — even as militarized enforcement puts lives at risk and undermines civil rights. No new ICE funding without justice & accountability.
👉 Take action now: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/no-new-ice...

Shaare Tefila congregation in Washington suburbs defaced with antisemitic graffiti Signs outside the Conservative congregation in Olney, Md., were spray-painted with a swastika and an antisemitic slur

Antisemitism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. When it’s excused or normalized, it fuels real-world harm. Our communities shouldn’t have to live in fear. Our leaders must speak out - and invest in building resiliency to this hate in the first place. jewishinsider.com/2026/02/shaa...

This Jewish Justice Giving Day, support JCPA’s fight against antisemitism and threats to democracy. Support JCPA to Defend Democracy

JCPA is committed to combating antisemitism, extremism, and threats to democracy. This Jewish Justice Giving Day, please consider donating to support our vital work advancing justice and protecting communities.

To donate, visit act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/jjgd-2026

Amid Rising Hate, Faith & Civil Rights Groups Urge Swift Release of and Transparency Into Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funds - Jewish Council for Public Affairs

We’re leading a diverse coalition of faith & civil rights groups urging DHS to act now: get vital Nonprofit Security Grant funds to communities without further delay, & provide legally required explanations to any group denied funding. Read our letter, in partnership with @sikhcoalition.bsky.social:

A big mazel tov to our friend @jodyrabhan.bsky.social, the next CEO of @ncjw.bsky.social! We look forward to continuing our partnership rooted in Jewish values and our shared commitment to justice, democracy, and dignity for all.

Antisemitism, Unions, and the Fight for American Democracy Today - Jewish Council for Public Affairs

JCPA CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social joined labor attorney & former MA Labor Sec. Joanne Goldstein for a timely conversation on how antisemitism is used to fracture coalitions—and how we can build durable, inclusive alliances. Watch: jewishpublicaffairs.org/event/antise...

Jewish leaders escalate concerns about unclear political conditions on federal security grants - Jewish Telegraphic Agency After months of inquiries from Jewish groups and lawmakers, the federal government has yet to clarify whether immigration and DEI policies could affect synagogue security funding.

Jewish and other communities deserve safety, not political chaos. As we've been raising for months, new NSGP conditions are creating confusion and risk. We're grateful to see an increasingly bipartisan call to focus the program on real security. www.jta.org/2026/02/05/p...