JCPA on Capitol Hill: Supporting the New “Jewish American Safety Act"

JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick joined lawmakers, advocates, and partners on Capitol Hill for the introduction of the bipartisan Jewish American Safety Act, landmark legislation aimed at combating antisemitism and strengthening the safety and security of Jewish communities across the country.

The bill represents an important investment in the tools we know work to protect Jews from antisemitism in our communities, on campuses, online, and beyond. It reflects growing recognition that rising antisemitism requires a whole-of-society response—one that strengthens security, safeguards civil rights, and addresses the spread of hate wherever it occurs.

IN THE NEWS: Inside JCPA's Transformation Under Amy Spitalnick

A lot has changed at JCPA in the last 2.5 years.

When Amy became CEO, she inherited an organization at a crossroads — and a moment that demanded something different.

Since then, JCPA has become a go-to leader, making clear Jewish safety and democracy go hand-in-hand.

eJewish Philanthropy sat down with Amy to tell that story.

New Resource: AFT Jewish American Heritage Lesson Plans

This Jewish American Heritage Month, JCPA is proud to partner with The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to launch a new free educator resource hub – part of our broader partnership with AFT.

Featuring vetted materials on Jewish history, antisemitism, and the diversity of Jewish American experiences, these resources are designed to support inclusive education, strengthen understanding, and help counter hate and extremism through learning — not division.

Tell Congress: Stop the Federal Government’s Spread of Violence in Our Cities

President Trump has sent military and federal forces into American cities — turning tools of defense into weapons of fear. These deployments endanger lives, target communities of color, and erode the democratic values that keep us safe.

Congress must act now to stop the misuse of military power and reaffirm that our government’s duty is to protect the people — not to police them.

Our democratic norms and values are under attack.

We are witnessing a direct assault on the principles that underpin our democracy: Equal justice under the law and the protection of fundamental civil liberties and civil rights. When the rule of law and democratic norms are threatened, antisemitism invariably increases and Jews – and all communities – are made less safe.

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REPORT: A Home for Hate: How Antisemitism is Reaching Millions on X

At a time of rising antisemitism, extremism, and violence, X – formerly known as Twitter – has become one of the most effective tools for spreading antisemitism.

That is why JCPA and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) teamed up on a new report illustrating how antisemitism flourishes on X – with real world consequences – in violation of its own terms of service.

A broad coalition of over 100 national and local Jewish organizations have released a new statement expressing deep alarm and concern over the Trump Administration's attacks on democratic norms and values.

The statement is jointly led by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and the Conservative movement’s Rabbinical Assembly. The groups signing on to the statement represent a broad range of the mainstream American Jewish community, including major national and regional advocacy organizations, Jewish Community Relations Councils (JCRCs) and local Jewish federations, and synagogues.