JCPA is on the ground at @neatoday.bsky.social's Representative Assembly in Denver, where we just led a workshop on antisemitism and worked with NEA and the Jewish Affairs Caucus to announce new rules aimed at ensuring a safer, more inclusive convention for Jewish — & all — educators.

Over the past year, JCPA worked with NEA Jewish Affairs Caucus & @neatoday.bsky.social to advance new policies to help protect both the safety & First Amendment rights of all members at this week's Representative Assembly. This is why engagement matters. jewishpublicaffairs.org/nea-jewish-a...

As Pride Month comes to a close, we remain committed to the Jewish values of dignity, belonging, and justice. Everyone deserves safety, freedom, and the ability to live as their full selves. That commitment doesn't end when Pride Month concludes. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today’s ruling strips transgender kids of the right to simply play on a team with their classmates. This is sadly part of a broader assault on the fundamental rights and dignity of the trans community. Our full statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/scotus-trans...

JCPA welcomes SCOTUS’ decision to uphold birthright citizenship as the law of the land. As this administration continues to target immigrants and refugees, we will keep fighting to ensure that every human life is treated with dignity. Our statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/trump-v-barb...

Food carries stories across generations. Through his work as a culinary historian and writer, Michael Twitty has explored the intersections of Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ identities, helping us better understand the histories that shape our communities.

Stonewall wasn't just a protest. It was a refusal to accept that some people deserve less dignity, less freedom, or less belonging than others. 57 years later, that struggle continues — and so does our commitment to true equality for LGBTQ+ people.

@rabbisandra.org has challenged assumptions about who belongs in Jewish spaces and helped countless people see themselves reflected in Jewish life. Her leadership reminds us that our communities are strongest when everyone can show up as their full selves.

American Jews are not a monolith. Politcial leaders don't get to decide who is a "good" or "bad" Jew based on how we vote or what we believe -- which only divides our comunities and makes all of us less safe. Watch @amyspitalnick.bsky.social discuss on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social

Today’s Supreme Court decisions further advance the administration’s dehumanizing and draconian immigration policies, putting countless families seeking safety and opportunity at risk. Read our full statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/jcpa-stateme...

We are heartbroken by the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we mourn the lives lost while hoping for the safe recovery of those still missing. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06...

Today President Trump yet again attacked @schumer.senate.gov - the highest ranking Jewish official in the US - as a “Palestinian.” As we said last year (and so many other times), this is both antisemitic and racist.

Harvey Milk believed that visibility could be transformative. As a proud Jew and one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., he helped pave the way for future generations to participate more fully in civic and public life.

The Jewish community needs federal action on security, civil rights, & online hate — & the Jewish American Security Act delivers. We need your help to pass it. Join JCPA on June 24 with @rosen.senate.gov and all four Jewish denominations to get involved: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/jewish-ame...

On Juneteenth, we honor the end of slavery in the U.S. and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of confronting white supremacy and bigotry. We stand with Black communities — including Black Jews — and our civil rights partners in building a more just and inclusive future for all.

Dismantling the Department of Education and weakening the Office for Civil Rights doesn't make Jewish students safer — it leaves all students more vulnerable to discrimination and undermines key civil rights protections. Read our full statement: jewishpublicaffairs.org/jcpa-stateme...

Yesterday, JCPA brought together 200 Jewish community relations professionals and lay leaders from across the country for our 2026 National Summit — focused on building coalitions to counter antisemitism & hate and protect our democracy.

When Muslims — or any communities — are targeted, Jews have a responsibility to stand up. A ban on any community because of who they are stands against our Jewish values and our safety. That's why JCPA supports the NO BAN Act. Take action: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/support-the-no-ban-act

“It is vital that we invest in whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches that will keep Jewish and all communities safe.” — @amyspitalnick.bsky.social in @jta.org The bipartisan Jewish American Safety Act helps do just that. www.jta.org/2026/06/10/p...

As Jews, we believe every person is created b’tzelem Elohim — in the image of God. That’s why we support the dignity & equal rights of LGBTQ+ people and communities. Pride is a celebration of that central truth: that every person deserves to live openly, safely, & with dignity.

Today on Capitol Hill, JCPA CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social joined lawmakers to mark the House introduction of the Jewish American Security Act — a bipartisan bill that would strengthen security for our communities, protect students' civil rights, and address online antisemitism and extremism.

We celebrate the dignity, strength, and resilience of trans and nonbinary people. As Jews, we're called to stand with our neighbors when they are targeted. Today, trans youth are under attack. Take action: act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/protect-tr...

As Congress holds another hearing targeting @splcenter.org, the message is clear: organizations that protect civil rights & counter extremism are under attack. None of us can afford to be silent. If they can target SPLC today, your synagogue, church, or local charity could be next.

Edith Windsor turned personal loss into lasting change. Her challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act helped expand legal recognition and dignity for LGBTQ+ families across the country — and set the stage for marriage equality to become the law of the land.

When this pardon payout fund was first reported, @amyspitalnick.bsky.social warned that it would send a dangerous message: that “extremism pays — literally.” Extremism should never be incentivized, rewarded, or normalized. The administration scrapping the fund is good news.

One year ago today, the Boulder community was targeted in a violent act of antisemitism. We remember Karen Diamond and all those impacted -- and refuse to accept antisemitism and violence as “normal.”

Our partners in Indiana rejected the Lt Gov’s call to “hate” Muslims. So now the Lt Gov is attacking the Jewish community. Islamophobia is never about Jewish safety — it’s about pitting us against each other & advancing extremism, and it makes us all less safe. indianacitizen.org/lt-gov-beckw...

Pride began as a fight simply to live authentically. Thanks to so many LGBTQ+ heroes, we've come far - and there’s much work ahead. Equality, safety, and the dignity to be who we are — created b’tzelem Elohim — are the sacred values we must always work toward. #happypridemonth

"They" are human beings. As Jews, we know all too well where government propaganda like this leads. This is white supremacist extremism that inevitably fuels violence.

This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth we celebrate Arnold Aronson—first Executive Director of what is now JCPA, co-founder of the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social, and a key architect of major civil rights legislation.

This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth we remember Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose fierce advocacy expanded the promise of equality and strengthened the foundations of American democracy.

Eid al-Adha begins at nightfall, we extend warm wishes to all who are celebrating. May this holiday be marked by peace, reflection, generosity, and time with loved ones. Eid Mubarak!

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel marched with Dr. King in Selma, saying, “I felt my legs were praying.” He believed civil rights work was a sacred duty—and that democracy without justice is hollow. #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth

On Shavuot, we remember Sinai — not just as a moment of revelation, but a call to justice & shared responsibility. Just as the Torah was given to the people, we affirm that democracy is strongest when it is inclusive — when every voice is heard and dignity is upheld for all.

After last year’s antisemitic attack at the Capital Jewish Museum, JCPA helped bring together 60+ civil rights groups to condemn antisemitism & hate and reaffirm our commitment to our shared safety. Our safety is inextricably linked.

One year ago, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were murdered in a horrific act of antisemitic violence outside the Capital Jewish Museum. Today, we remember them — and reaffirm that when antisemitic hate is normalized, all of us are less safe. May their memories be for a blessing. 🕯️

The administration's new $1.8 billion pardon payout fund for Jan. 6 insurrections and others only further normalizes hate and extremism. As JCPA CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social told @nytimes.com: “It proves that extremism pays — literally.” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/u...

Today, we’re mourning the loss of Rep. Barney Frank, whose bravery and legacy of fighting for justice, equality, and democracy inspires us all. His life and leadership embodied core Jewish values of dignity, fairness, and responsibility to others. May his memory be a blessing.

We welcome the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act introduced by Senators @rosen.senate.gov and Lankford to strengthen civil rights enforcement, protect security funding, and counter antisemitism and hate. Read more: jewishpublicaffairs.org/jcpa-welcome...

“Investigators recovered anti-Islamic writing in the car where the suspects were found dead… The words ‘hate speech’ were written on one of the guns.” Anti-Muslim hate & extremism have been normalized by politicians & others -- and this is precisely where it leads. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/u...

We are horrified by today’s shooting at a mosque in San Diego. While we still wait to learn more details, what we know is this is particularly frightening in a moment when rising anti-Muslim hate and the gutting of anti-hate programs leave too many at risk and afraid.

Four years ago today, a white supremacist killed 10 Black Americans in Buffalo — driven by increasingly normalized racist, antisemitic, & xenophobic extremism. These conspiracy theories now shape policy, endanger rights, & remind us: our safety is bound together.

Proud to stand with @ncjw.bsky.social and 50+ faith partners to defend access to mifepristone and affirm that everyone deserves access to the healthcare they need. Reproductive freedom, religious freedom, and democracy are deeply interconnected.

NEW: Today, @thejcpa.bsky.social, the AFT, & the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History announced the launch of anew resource page to equip educators around the nation with materials on Jewish history, the diversity of Jewish American experiences, antisemitism, & more.

This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, JCPA is proud to partner w/@aft.org & @weitzmanmuseum.bsky.social to launch a new resource for educators, feat. vetted lesson plans & materials on Jewish history, antisemitism, & the diversity of Jewish American experiences. jewishpublicaffairs.org/jcpa-aft-and...

Heartbroken to hear of Abe Foxman’s passing. Few embodied what it meant to fight antisemitism and fascism — a Holocaust survivor who spent his final years speaking out against today’s authoritarianism. And what a mensch. May his memory be a blessing and a call to action for us all.

Tennessee’s gerrymander is a stark reminder of what happens when the Supreme Court weakens voter protections. Redistricting should never be used to disenfranchise voters of color or dilute communities’ voices for political gain. Fair representation is essential to democracy.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we're reflecting on a truth that has guided our community for generations: Jewish safety and American democracy are inseparable.

Today’s sentencing cannot undo the devastating harm caused by the antisemitic terror attack in Boulder. But it sends a clear message: antisemitic violence is unacceptable and those who target Jews with hate and terror must be held accountable.

Jewish safety and inclusive democracy are inextricably linked. That conviction drives JCPA's work every day — countering hate, protecting democracy, and building coalitions across communities. Join the movement : act.jewishpublicaffairs.org/a/action-net...