In a victory for democracy, Americans turned out in record numbers for the 2022 midterm elections, despite unprecedented efforts at voter suppression and disinformation campaigns. Candidates who ran on anti-democratic platforms, authoritarian, and populist agendas largely lost their races, with, unfortunately, notable exceptions. We are relieved there have been no
Last Tuesday, the Israeli people went to the polls and voted in a free and fair election in which 71% of the electorate cast ballots. JCPA reiterates its support for a democratic Israel committed to a just and inclusive society that promotes human rights for all residents of Israel. As
By Melanie Roth Gorelick, Senior Vice President, Jewish Council for Pubic Affairs Ken Burns’ recent series “US and the Holocaust” reminds us why energizing and acting upon the Jewish community relations mission of building a just and pluralistic America is, especially now, so important. As communities, Blacks and Jews must
It’s been five years since violence against the Rohingya people of Burma escalated into a mass exodus and genocide. As Jews, we know we cannot remain silent in the face of such atrocities. We praise Secretary of State Blinken for calling this a genocide, and we know that words and
WASHINGTON – JCPA joined the Union for Reform Judaism, Keshet, and 105 additional Jewish organizations in sending the following letter supporting the Respect for Marriage Act (S. 4556): Click here for the PDF letter or see below. Dear Senator, On behalf of the 108 undersigned national, state, and local Jewish
Washington, DC – Today, nearly 340 faith leaders and people of faith, and 114 faith organizations—including 12 member organizations of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition—delivered a letter to Congress urging them to do more to reverse the harms caused by family separation. Under the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security
New York, NY — The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) applauds Congress for passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first gun safety bill Congress has passed in almost three decades. This legislation will increase gun safety, mental health funding, and school safety. Specifically, the bill enhances background checks
New York, NY — The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) strongly condemns today’s Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a right to abortion under the federal constitution. Access to safe, affordable, and legal abortion and
New York, NY — The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) is gravely concerned about today’s Supreme Court decision to strike down New York’s concealed carry law, ruling that the regulation violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.” The law required applicants to demonstrate a “proper cause”