Posted on February 20, 2018
By Roy Waterman, Criminal Justice Project Manager I am delighted to begin this new role as JCPA’s Project Manager on Criminal Justice Reform. I look forward to working with JCRCs, Federations and national organizations in developing their criminal justice work and engagement with people of color. You may be aware of the many flaws in…
Posted on February 15, 2018
Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein, The 60 undersigned faith organizations write today in support of the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (S. 1917). We are delighted by the re-introduction of this critical legislation and the broad bipartisan consensus calling for an end to the federal prison crisis. We share your commitment to criminal…
Posted on January 19, 2018
Like so many American Jews, my experience of immigration is personal. As a child, I snuggled in immigrant laps, had my cheeks squeezed by immigrant fingers, watched immigrant lips tell jokes, saw adoration in immigrant eyes. Three of my four grandparents came to this country seeking a safe haven as part of the waves of…
Posted on January 18, 2018
A broad coalition of national Jewish groups send letter to Congress calling for the immediate passage of a clean Dream Act. JCPA teams up with 140 Dreamers and several Latino organizations to elevate the message. WASHINGTON, DC —Today, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), on behalf of a broad coalition of 25 national Jewish…
Posted on January 9, 2018
Broad coalition of Jewish groups and leaders pen letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee in support of Burma sanctions, refugee assistance and accountability around crimes against the Rohingya people Washington, D.C. — On Friday, a broad coalition of organizations from across the Jewish community — including leaders of major organizations and the Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative…
Posted on January 8, 2018
Roy Waterman is the Project Manager for JCPA’s Criminal Justice Initiative, which is focused on educating and empowering the Jewish community relations field to advocate on criminal justice reform at the national and local level, fostering relationships and building alliances between Jews and communities of color, policy work to improve law enforcement practices, and developing…
Posted on January 6, 2018
As Senior Policy Associate, Tammy Gilden develops, implements, and manages JCPA’s domestic and international policy programming and advocacy strategy. Her main areas of expertise are international human rights, immigration and refugees, civil rights, criminal justice, transportation and science, nutrition, and climate and energy policy. Before moving to New York, Tammy served as a staffer in…
Posted on January 5, 2018
Elisa Dell’Amico is Assistant Director of Administration and Senior Graphic Designer. She works with the Administrative team to insure that office runs smoothly, as well as designing and creating the marketing/promotional materials for the JCPA. She has a background in human resources administration and management, and freelance graphic design. She holds a Bachelor of Arts…
Posted on January 4, 2018
Simcha Shapiro has been the Comptroller for the Jewish Council for Public since March 2006. Simcha oversees JCPAs finances including budgeting, financial reporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit and tax filings. He also plays a major role in fundraising. Prior to joining the JCPA, Simcha worked for JACO Electronics, Inc. for close to 12 years…
Posted on January 3, 2018
Haya Luftig has been with the JCPA since July 1998. Haya works with our Emerging Leaders, Board, oversees the Administrative side of the organization, and works in partnership with the Programming team to make help make certain all our areas run smoothly. Haya holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Technical Theater and Anthropology. She…