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Jewish Council for Public Affairs Applauds Introduction of Countering Antisemitism Act in Congress
For Immediate Release:April 10, 2024 NEW YORK – Today a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in Congress introduced the Countering Antisemitism Act to address the rise in antisemitism since Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel on October 7. Among other provisions to address antisemitism on campus, ensure robust Holocaust education efforts,
Jewish Council for Public Affairs Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
For Immediate Release:March 7, 2024 NEW YORK – In response to President Biden’s State of the Union this evening, Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), issued the following statement: “Tonight the President made clear that democracy is under assault here at home and abroad — and that
JCPA Celebrates Reintroduction of John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in Senate
For Immediate Release:February 29, 2024 In response to the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the Senate, JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick shared the following statement: “We’re witnessing a wave of voter suppression and it isn’t happening in a vacuum — it’s part of a broader
The Jerusalem Post: A Neo-Nazi touts his movement’s success at a conservative organization gathering
Leader of the Nationalist Network, live-streamed himself and his friends walking through the streets of D.C. before the start of the convention. Sánchez posed with other known white supremacists. Hannah Sarisohn February 28, 2024Click here to read this on JPOST.com A known Neo-Nazi and white supremacist group leader documented his time
MSNBC: Jewish groups denounce ‘great replacement’ theory at the heart of the Mayorkas impeachment
Jewish groups are pointing out the white supremacist conspiracy theory that’s driving House Republicans’ push to oust the secretary of Homeland Security. Ja’han JonesFebruary 14, 2024 Click here to read this on MSNBC.com House Republicans officially impeached Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, the culmination of years of pushing a right-wing conspiracy theory that
Jewish Council for Public Affairs Expresses Concern over House Vote to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Congress’ efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas largely motivated by deadly ‘invasion’ and ‘replacement’ conspiracy theories For Immediate Release:February 13, 2024 NEW YORK – In response to the U.S. House of Representatives voting in favor of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas today, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), released
17 Jewish Groups Express Concern Over Efforts to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Used to Normalize Deadly “Invasion” and “Replacement” Conspiracies
Jewish Council for Public Affairs and HIAS organize statement condemning antisemitic, white supremacist, and anti-immigrant conspiracy theories For Immediate Release:February 5, 2024 NEW YORK – Today the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive American democracy, and HIAS,
New Polling Shows Sharp Rise in Concern over Antisemitism Following October 7th
For Immediate Release: December 19, 2023Media Contact: press@thejcpa.org Strong Majorities of Both Parties See Antisemitism as Major Concern; Worries Increase Among All Age Groups NEW YORK – A new study released today found a steep increase in concern about antisemitism after the terrorist attacks of October 7th. The poll, which
JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick’s Remarks at Central Synagogue’s Menorah Lighting
December 7, 2023 JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick spoke at Central Synagogue’s menorah lighting marking the first night of Chanukah. Her remarks can be found below and are viewable here. It’s hard not to feel as though the darkness is coming from all directions right now. The pain and the grief
JCPA Statement on Albany Synagogue Shooting
For Immediate Release: Dec. 7, 2023 JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick released the following statement upon news of shots fired at an Albany, NY synagogue that, thankfully, involved no injuries. “The shooting at an Albany synagogue tonight appears to be the inevitable result of crisis-level antisemitism — fueled by extremists exploiting the
Standing Together Against Antisemitism
Dear Friends, I don’t need to tell you that we’re facing a crisis of antisemitism. What was already dire before October 7th has become even more horrific – taking various forms over the past eight weeks: Conspiracy theories about Jewish or Zionist control of our institutions and government. The gaslighting of
JCPA Statement on Shooting of Three Palestinian Students in Burlington, VT
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 26, 2023 Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick released the following statement: “We’re absolutely horrified by the shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington last night. There is still more to learn but reports indicate that the students were wearing keffiyehs and speaking Arabic, and the
Remarks by JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick at JTConnect Conference for Jewish Teens
November 5, 2023Hartford, CT Over the last four weeks, I’ve been asked a lot: “how are you?” And my instinct is to say what I usually say: “I’m ok.” But over the last four weeks, I’ve been forced to grapple with a challenging truth: I’m not ok. None of us
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss Named Senior VP for Community Relations at Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Picker Neiss – a nationally-recognized leader in building bridges across communities – joins JCPA at a crucial moment for community relations and coalition building For Immediate Release:November 2, 2023 NEW YORK – Today the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a
Five Years Since Pittsburgh
October 27, 2023 Today marks five years since the Tree of Life shooting, in which a white supremacist killed 11 Jews in synagogue on Shabbat. We’re commemorating the fifth anniversary of the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the United States — even as we continue to mourn October