Jewish Council for Public Affairs

https://www.jewishpublicaffairs.org

About the Organization

A national umbrella organization that coordinates local Jewish community relations councils and partner agencies to articulate a collective Jewish voice on public policy, promote civic engagement, advance social justice, combat antisemitism, and strengthen communal ties to Israel and interfaith partners.

Policy Goals

Civil rights and civil liberties, social justice and anti-poverty initiatives, immigrant and refugee protection, combating antisemitism and hate, U.S.-Israel relations and Israel-Diaspora engagement, interfaith cooperation, religious freedom and separation of church and state, voter participation and democratic institutions

Funding

Primarily member dues from local Jewish community relations councils and partner agencies, supplemented by philanthropic foundation grants, individual donations, and program grants

Affiliates

Local Jewish Community Relations Councils (JCRCs) including major city councils, Jewish Federations of North America and other national Jewish organizations and community agencies (regular partners have included national bodies such as the Anti-Defamation League and American Jewish Committee)

Legal Structure

Non-profit coalition / national Jewish community relations council (umbrella organization)

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