Jewish Council for Public Affairs

NEW: We’ve brought together a broad coalition of organizations representing mainstream American Jewry, condemning the exploitation of our community’s real concerns about antisemitism to undermine democratic norms and rights and our academic institutions. jewishpublicaffairs.org/press-release/…

DHS doesn’t just need new leadership — it needs a new direction. DHS requires true accountability and transparency, and Congress has an obligation to hold DHS to account — starting by separating vital security funding from ICE & CBP. Act today: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/dhs-funding-…

Our communities' security shouldn’t be made contingent on unaccountable immigration enforcement. Congress must separate key programs from ICE funding -- so vital needs like the Nonprofit Security Grant Program can move forward now. Take action: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/dhs-funding-…

JCPA wishes our Muslim friends a joyous Eid al-Fitr. May this holiday bring peace, happiness, and unity to all who celebrate. Eid Mubarak!

For more than 80 years, JCPA has been at the forefront of the fight for civil rights, inclusive & pluralistic democracy, & the safety of all communities. That legacy continues today. Join us in building a movement rooted in justice, dignity, & solidarity. act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/82-years-of-…

More people have died in ICE custody since October than all of the last fiscal year. That is shameful. Americans deserve a moral immigration policy rooted in our shared values — not one that prioritizes cruelty. ICE needs real accountability to ensure this never happens again.

On @MSNOWNews with @ChrisJansing, our CEO @amyspitalnick talked about the exhaustion Jewish communities are feeling under constant threat. “No community should have to worry that they're sending their preschooler to school and they might be the victim of a hate crime."

The Jewish community shouldn't cower in moments like this. As @amyspitalnick told @ABCNewsLive: "The goal of extremism is to prevent us from living our lives... We need to be able to live, pray, & work freely as Jews just like every other community." 📺: abcnews.com/video/13104971…

"We shouldn't have to be spending money to make sure that we can simply live and pray and exist as Jews — no community should." As our CEO @AmySpitalnick told @MSNOWNews @ChrisJansing, we need a whole-of-society approach to confront rising antisemitism & protect our communities.

JCPA CEO @amyspitalnick on @cnni with @biannagolodryga: “Your Jewish friends and neighbors are tired.” Yesterday in Michigan, we were inches away from 140 preschoolers being the victims of a synagogue attack. Jewish communities deserve to have that fear taken seriously.

Our response to the news from Temple Israel in Michigan:

The SAVE Act would make voting harder for millions, fueling disinformation & extremism at the expense of the rights of millions of Americans. Don’t let Congress silence your voice. Urge Your Senators to Stand Against Attacks on our Elections: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/oppose-save-…

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As threats to our communities & our democracy grow, JCPA’s work is more urgent than ever. From fighting mass deportations & rising hate to protecting civil rights, we’re mobilizing the Jewish community in defense of our values & safety.

Congress is considering new funding for ICE & CBP — even as militarized enforcement puts lives at risk and undermines civil rights. Tell Congress: No new ICE funding without justice & accountability. act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/stop-the-fed…

We should ask why these members of Congress - Ogles, Randy Fine, and others - are so emboldened to promote the most vile, blatant Islamophobia. We all have an obligation to name this for what it is.

Rep. Andy Ogles tweeted that “Muslims don’t belong in American society.” When members of Congress feel emboldened to engage in blatant Islamophobia and hate, it must be called out. Anti-Muslim bigotry has no place in our politics, our country, or our society.

Pictured: Lillian Wald, Pauline Newman, Rose Schneiderman, Hannah Arendt, Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ilana Kaufman, & Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. Their legacy reminds us: the work of protecting democracy has always been collective — and it is far from finished.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor generations of Jewish women who helped build a more inclusive American democracy. From the labor movement to the courts, Congress, and today’s fight against extremism, their leadership shaped the democratic values we defend.

Our statement on Kristi Noem’s departure from the Department of Homeland Security:

JCPA wishes our Hindu friends and neighbors a Holi filled with love, laughter, and colors as vibrant as your spirits. May this festival bring joy, prosperity, and endless celebrations! 🌸 🎨