Friends, Early yesterday, we learned of reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under pressure from President Trump, would bar Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) from visiting Israel. We spoke out with a message [...]

Friends, This week, a Trump administration official suggested changing the iconic words on the Statue of Liberty to reflect the restrictive immigration policies of this administration. This is an appalling betrayal of American values. America is [...]

Friends, This Monday, August 12, marks two years since neo-Nazis marched in Charlottesville, and President Trump referred to them as “very fine people.” In a shocking moment for all Americans, Trump equated white supremacists chanting “Jews will [...]

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) mourns the tragic loss of life in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH this past weekend. We pray for the families of those tragically lost and injured, and our statement immediately following the shooting [...]

This week, JDCA was on the ground for both nights of Democratic debates in Detroit. Our biggest takeaway from the debates is that our diversity is our strength. The diversity in views, policies, and backgrounds in the second round of debates [...]

Friends, Our democracy cannot survive without an unwavering commitment to justice, free and fair elections, and rule of law. These concepts are the foundation of our democratic institutions and must not be viewed through a partisan lens. This [...]