Jewish Council for Public Affairs names Amy Spitalnick, who sued Charlottesville rally organizers, as its CEO A venerable community relations group is shucking off its decades of restraint and focusing on protecting democracy and minority rights. By Ron Kampeas May 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Seeking latitude to press liberal causes, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs distances itself from federations Now that it’s independent, the JCPA’s emphasis will be on the liberal agenda items that had aggravated some of its previous partners, including the Jewish Federations of North America. December 19, 2022 7:00 am
Environmental group quits democracy rally because ‘Zionist’ groups are present A Washington chapter of the Sunrise movement says it “opposes Zionism” and calls Israel a “colonial project.” October 20, 2021 5:38 pm
This organization was supposed to unite Jews. A debate over Black Lives Matter may fuel its demise. By Ron Kampeas and Asaf Elia-Shalev June 23, 2021 6:07 pm
Jewish policy umbrella calls China’s treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority ‘genocide’ By Ron Kampeas April 28, 2021 3:09 pm
Jewish umbrella group adopts emergency coronavirus crisis resolutions By Marcy Oster May 11, 2020 11:29 am
Chinese-American groups return a Jewish message of solidarity by providing protective gear to agencies By Ron Kampeas April 14, 2020 3:02 pm
Jewish policy umbrella adopts stances on guns and unions at odds with the Trump administration By Ron Kampeas February 16, 2020 2:41 pm
Jewish activist joins ticket of former NAACP chief running for Maryland governor November 29, 2017 4:14 pm