by Haya Luftig
Posted on January 6, 2021
JCPA strongly condemns the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol Building. This was a direct assault on our democratic process, and nothing less than an attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition of power in a presidential election and an act of sedition. We urge in the strongest possible terms that President Trump and others…
by tgilden
Posted on December 30, 2020
2020 will be remembered as a time of profound struggle and upheaval, and a pivotal moment in history. Over the past year, JCPA worked tirelessly to support the Jewish community relations network and the most vulnerable during the pandemic, engaged the new civil rights movement, supported Israel’s diplomatic expansion and encouraged engagement during polarized elections.…
by tgilden
Posted on December 21, 2020
New York, NY — The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) applauds Congress for passing the bipartisan Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act, which will provide $250 million over five years to expand coexistence between Arabs and Israelis and peacebuilding programs in the region and support projects to strengthen the Palestinian economy.…
by Haya Luftig
Posted on November 25, 2020
New York, NY — The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) is holding its first ever virtual Benefit on December 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM. For 76 years, JCPA has been the organized Jewish community’s primary convener and consensus-builder, community relations powerhouse, and policy advocate. Today our mission remains critical as we have risen to…
by Haya Luftig
Posted on November 8, 2020
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris for winning the 2020 Presidential election. During this election, an unprecedented number of Americans, among them many American Jews, cast their vote and participated in our democratic process. We also celebrate this historic moment as the first woman and woman of…
by Haya Luftig
Posted on October 29, 2020
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) spearheaded “A Jewish Statement on Elections and Democratic Principles,” signed by the community relations network–more than 90 Jewish organizations, including 15 national member agencies and 76 local Jewish community relations councils and Federations. Click here to read the statement. The signatories called upon “government leaders, candidates, and elected officials, Democrats…
by Haya Luftig
Posted on October 19, 2020
The bedrock of American liberty is a strong, thriving democracy and an engaged citizenry. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered almost every aspect of the way we live, including how we vote in elections. It’s a longstanding tradition that nonpartisan groups across the spectrum, including JCPA and its constituent members, do their part by encouraging their…
by tgilden
Posted on October 14, 2020
Click here for the full letter and signatories. ——- As people of faith and heads of Washington-based offices of religious denominations and national organizations, we call for integrity in the processes that shape our systems of governance and form the basis of our shared wellbeing. We believe that free, fair, safe and respected elections are…
by Haya Luftig
Posted on October 12, 2020
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs praises Facebook for its decision to ban Holocaust denial earlier today. “We are pleased that Facebook heard the Jewish community outcry on Holocaust denial and hate, and after numerous discussions, took this very important step,” stated David Bernstein, President and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. JCPA…
by Haya Luftig
Posted on October 1, 2020
In the current political environment, marked by extreme polarization and inflammatory rhetoric, JCPA is sharing our 2016 Statement on Civility Around Elections, as well as excerpts from our 2018 Resolution on White Supremacy. JCPA calls on all candidates to clearly and publicly reject and condemn white supremacy, and to ensure the safety and security of…