Special Feature: JDCA in Action

Today, on the seventh anniversary of the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, we remember the eleven lives tragically lost, and we are reminded that antisemitism and extremism continue to pose a threat to our safety and security. These issues and more demand our continued engagement, moral clarity, and leadership. We’re proud of JDCA’s role as the voice and political home of Jewish voters supporting Democrats who share our values, and we want to share one such example of our leadership.

During JDCA CEO Halie Soifer’s recent visit to California, she spoke with The Jewish News of Northern California (JWeekly) about the Jewish values that drive our work, what it means to be pro-Israel in 2025, JDCA’s election efforts, and why Donald Trump deserves credit for the release of the hostages. It’s a wide-ranging interview that captures the scope and importance of JDCA’s work. We hope you’ll read it and join our efforts.

 JDCA IN JWEEKLY

We know these are difficult times, but we are not powerless. In the days ahead, we have critical opportunities to reject extremism, defend democracy, and defend our values at the ballot box. We can help to elect Mikie Sherrill as the next Governor of New Jersey, Abigail Spanberger as Governor of Virginia, and ensure Democrats maintain the majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Join us on Wednesday, October 29, at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT for a conversation with Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Kevin Dougherty, and Christine Donohue. On November 4, these justices face a judicial retention election to determine whether they will serve another 10-year term. JDCA CEO Halie Soifer will moderate this conversation, co-hosted by Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania (DJOP).

Each of these races is a chance to send a clear message: antisemitism and hate have no place in America, and Democrats will defend democracy. Sign up to help us get out the Jewish vote in New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

In solidarity,

Sam Crystal

Chief of Staff, Jewish Democratic Council of America