The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California http://jpac-cal.org Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:16:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Join us next year! http://jpac-cal.org/2010/05/14/join-us-next-year/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/05/14/join-us-next-year/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 19:43:06 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=442 The 2010 JPAC Lobby Day was a great success thanks to the participation of over 100 community leaders from throughout California.

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Don’t miss out next year! We need you to lend your voice to our effort. CLICK HERE for more formation about the 2011 Lobby Day in Sacramento and [...]]]> The 2010 JPAC Lobby Day was a great success thanks to the participation of over 100 community leaders from throughout California.

2011

Don’t miss out next year! We need you to lend your voice to our effort. CLICK HERE for more formation about the 2011 Lobby Day in Sacramento and to download a registration form. Pricing is discounted if you register before June 1!

]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/05/14/join-us-next-year/feed/ 2010 Lobby Day Highlights http://jpac-cal.org/2010/05/14/2010-lobby-day-highlights/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/05/14/2010-lobby-day-highlights/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 17:54:26 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=446 The 2010 JPAC Lobby Day in Sacramento was a great success — thanks to the participation of over 100 community leaders from throughout California. We came together to advocate on behalf of many important issues and to hear from our state’s leaders about the impacts of the budget crisis on our most vulverable populations.

(L-R) [...]]]> The 2010 JPAC Lobby Day in Sacramento was a great success — thanks to the participation of over 100 community leaders from throughout California. We came together to advocate on behalf of many important issues and to hear from our state’s leaders about the impacts of the budget crisis on our most vulverable populations.

(L-R) JPAC Chair Marc Carrel, Anita Friedman of JFCS, Rabbi Doug Kahn of the JCRC, and Senator Mark Leno (3rd) -- Presentation of the JPAC Legislator of the Year Award (the Jerry Sampson Memorial Award)

(L-R) JPAC Chair Marc Carrel, Anita Friedman of JFCS, Rabbi Doug Kahn of the JCRC, and Senator Mark Leno (3rd) -- Presentation of the JPAC Legislator of the Year Award (the Jerry Sampson Memorial Award)

(L-R) Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, JPAC Chair Marc Carrel, and Assembly Speaker John A. Perez

(L-R) Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, JPAC Chair Marc Carrel, and Assembly Speaker John A. Perez

Visit our Facebook group page for more photo highlights from the Legislators’ Reception honoring Senator Mark Leno and other portions of our program.

]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/05/14/2010-lobby-day-highlights/feed/ AB 1650 making progress http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/21/ab-1650-making-progress/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/21/ab-1650-making-progress/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:37:56 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=425 AB 1650, the Iran Contracting Act coauthored by Asm. Bob Blumenfield and Asm. Mike Feuer, passed unanimously out of the Assembly Committee on Business, Professions & Consumer Protection today. Once again, thanks to JPAC’s Sacramento advocates for testifying in support of this important legislation! Next up: the Assembly Appropriations Committee. We will continue to keep you posted on the bill’s progress. [...]]]> 9mca1rztclcanvf7t3ca2jxp0hca6yl0j6ca1cr23vca2wzfmnca5erz7tcak1m705cak8mmqdcageofwacanpw71wca9ueauzcaj0f3hxcain65ygca5tdlducado693wcaxi1at0ca3in66tca31jq5pAB 1650, the Iran Contracting Act coauthored by Asm. Bob Blumenfield and Asm. Mike Feuer, passed unanimously out of the Assembly Committee on Business, Professions & Consumer Protection today. Once again, thanks to JPAC’s Sacramento advocates for testifying in support of this important legislation! Next up: the Assembly Appropriations Committee. We will continue to keep you posted on the bill’s progress.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES on AB 1650:

  • Click HERE to read the FULL TEXT of the bill.
  • Click HERE for a FACT SHEET on the bill.
  • Click HERE to read the 01/13/10 PRESS RELEASE announcing the introduction of the legislation.
]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/21/ab-1650-making-progress/feed/ JPAC-cosponsored ACR 144 (Blumenfield) Passes Assembly http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/19/jpac-cosponsored-acr-144-blumenfield-passes-assembly/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/19/jpac-cosponsored-acr-144-blumenfield-passes-assembly/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:30:50 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=422 ACR 144, an Assembly Concurrent Resolution proclaiming April 2010 as the first annual Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month in California, just passed the Assembly today without any “no” votes — and it had 56 new coauthors!  The resolution is an extraordinary effort to educate, bring awareness and prevent future genocides and mass atrocities around the globe. The [...]]]> ACR 144, an Assembly Concurrent Resolution proclaiming April 2010 as the first annual Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month in California, just passed the Assembly today without any “no” votes — and it had 56 new coauthors!  The resolution is an extraordinary effort to educate, bring awareness and prevent future genocides and mass atrocities around the globe. The resolution is cosponsored by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California and supported by Jewish World Watch and several other organizations.

]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/19/jpac-cosponsored-acr-144-blumenfield-passes-assembly/feed/ Speaker Pérez to address Lobby Day http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/12/speaker-perez-to-address-lobby-day/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/12/speaker-perez-to-address-lobby-day/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:59:16 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=409 We are thrilled to announce that California Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez will be addressing the Annual JPAC Lobby Day on May 11. Speaker Pérez is a true friend to the Jewish community. We hope you can join us - register today!

Click HERE for more information and to download a registration form.

]]> john_perezWe are thrilled to announce that California Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez will be addressing the Annual JPAC Lobby Day on May 11. Speaker Pérez is a true friend to the Jewish community. We hope you can join us - register today!

Click HERE for more information and to download a registration form.

]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/12/speaker-perez-to-address-lobby-day/feed/ Fight Anti-Semitism at Cal http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/05/fight-anti-semitism-at-cal/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/05/fight-anti-semitism-at-cal/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:41:40 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=401 On March 17th, the University of California Berkeley Student Senate passed a resolution that the University should divest itself of any companies in which it owns stock that do business with Israel. The Student Senate accused Israel of war crimes and is attacking companies that support Israel. The resolution targets over $130m invested in [...]]]> header2On March 17th, the University of California Berkeley Student Senate passed a resolution that the University should divest itself of any companies in which it owns stock that do business with Israel. The Student Senate accused Israel of war crimes and is attacking companies that support Israel. The resolution targets over $130m invested in companies that supply jobs, parts and electronics to Israel.

On March 24th, the Student Body President of UC Berkeley vetoed the bill. The President called the resolution: “a symbolic attack on a specific community” that is “being used as a tool to delegitimize Israel.”

The Student Senate plans to override the veto on April 14th. 

Help us to stop this attack on Israel.
 
Visit www.CalSupportsIsrael.com so you can email the Student Senate to tell them their resolution was inaccurate and unjust and to urge them to uphold the President’s veto. Encourage your friends to do the same.
]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/04/05/fight-anti-semitism-at-cal/feed/ CA State Treasurer Bill Lockyer confirmed as Lobby Day Keynote http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/26/ca-state-treasurer-bill-lockyer-confirmed-as-lobby-day-keynote/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/26/ca-state-treasurer-bill-lockyer-confirmed-as-lobby-day-keynote/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:02:33 +0000 Caron http://jpac-cal.org/?p=392 We’re excited to announce that Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer, is confirmed to be the Keynote Speaker for this year’s Annual JPAC Lobby Day (May 10-11).

Don’t forget to register today!

]]> lockyerWe’re excited to announce that Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer, is confirmed to be the Keynote Speaker for this year’s Annual JPAC Lobby Day (May 10-11).

Don’t forget to register today!

]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/26/ca-state-treasurer-bill-lockyer-confirmed-as-lobby-day-keynote/feed/ JPAC Cosponsors ACR 144 - Genocide Awareness & Prevention Month (Blumenfield) http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/10/jpac-cosponsors-acr-144-genocide-awareness-prevention-month-blumenfield/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/10/jpac-cosponsors-acr-144-genocide-awareness-prevention-month-blumenfield/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:37 +0000 Caron http://jpac-cal.org/?p=343 Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D – San Fernando Valley) introduced a resolution today, ACR 144, proclaiming April 2010 as the first annual Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month in California.  The resolution is an effort to educate, bring awareness and prevent future genocides and mass atrocities around the [...]]]> Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D – San Fernando Valley) introduced a resolution today, ACR 144, proclaiming April 2010 as the first annual Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month in California.  The resolution is an effort to educate, bring awareness and prevent future genocides and mass atrocities around the globe. The resolution is co-sponsored by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California and supported by Jewish World Watch and several other organizations.

  • Click HERE to read the PRESS RELEASE from Asm. Blumenfield. 
  • Click HERE to read the FULL TEXT of the bill.
]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/10/jpac-cosponsors-acr-144-genocide-awareness-prevention-month-blumenfield/feed/ California’s New Assembly Speaker - John A. Pérez http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/10/californias-new-assembly-speaker-john-a-perez/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/10/californias-new-assembly-speaker-john-a-perez/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:48:17 +0000 David http://jpac-cal.org/?p=333 JPAC was proud to cosponsor a recent event at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. On March 7, 2010, newly-inaugurated California Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez attended a special Jewish Community Leadership Reception in his honor. Speaker Pérez is a great friend to the Jewish community and the state of Israel (he participated in [...]]]> JPAC was proud to cosponsor a recent event at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. On March 7, 2010, newly-inaugurated California Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez attended a special Jewish Community Leadership Reception in his honor. Speaker Pérez is a great friend to the Jewish community and the state of Israel (he participated in JPAC’s 2008 Legislators’ Study Trip to Israel). We were thrilled to celebrate his historic election as Speaker and look forward to working with him to ensure a brighter future for all Californians.

L-R: Rabbi Mark Diamond of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC)Chair Marc Carrel, and the Los Angeles Jewish Federation's Andrew Cushnir

L-R: Rabbi Mark Diamond of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, JPAC Chair Marc Carrel, and the Los Angeles Jewish Federation's Andrew Cushnir

 

]]> http://jpac-cal.org/2010/03/10/californias-new-assembly-speaker-john-a-perez/feed/ JPAC In the News http://jpac-cal.org/2010/02/25/jpac-in-the-news/ http://jpac-cal.org/2010/02/25/jpac-in-the-news/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:04:56 +0000 Caron http://jpac-cal.org/?p=284 L-R: JPAC Representative Cliff Berg and JPAC Chair Marc Carrel

JPAC Board Chair Marc Carrel and JPAC Representative Cliff Berg testified yesterday before a joint oversight hearing of the Assembly and Senate committees that oversee the state’s pension funds. JPAC was integral to the passage of AB 221 in 2007 and will continue to pursue its [...]]]> img_0481

L-R: JPAC Representative Cliff Berg and JPAC Chair Marc Carrel

JPAC Board Chair Marc Carrel and JPAC Representative Cliff Berg testified yesterday before a joint oversight hearing of the Assembly and Senate committees that oversee the state’s pension funds. JPAC was integral to the passage of AB 221 in 2007 and will continue to pursue its full implementation — for the sake of California’s public employees and teachers and for the sake of global security.

RESOURCES:

  • Click HERE for the Los Angeles Times coverage
  • Click HERE for coverage in the San Francisco Chronicle
  • Clich HERE for a write-up in CalWatchdog
  • Click HERE for the FULL TEXT of JPAC Chair Marc Carrel’s Testimony 
  • Click HERE for the FULL TEXT of AB 221
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