http://jpac-cal.org Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:43:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past Friday while we were preparing for our 4th of July festivities, the Greek government displayed great leadership and a genuine commitment towards the people of Israel and all who yearn for peace in the region.   As you may have heard, several Flotilla boats docked in Greek ports, ... http://jpac-cal.org/2011/07/06/jpac-action-alert-thank-the-greek-government/ Two Key Bills Supported By JPAC Pass Assembly: AB 1151, the Divest from Iran Act AB 6, the CalFRESH Act SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (June 1, 2011) - Two key bills supported by JPAC this legislative session and prioritized during JPAC's Annual Advocacy Day in Sacramento last month passed the Assembly today. Assembly Bill 1151 passed ... http://jpac-cal.org/2011/06/01/jpac-news-alert-two-key-bills-supported-by-jpac-pass-assembly/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JPAC Joins Legislative Champions in Pushing CalPERS at Iran Divestment Oversight Hearing SACRAMENTO, CA (May 26, 2011) - The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) was the key sponsor of a Legislative Oversight Hearing in Sacramento last week to review the implementation of AB 221. Also known as the ... http://jpac-cal.org/2011/05/26/jpac-news-release-legislative-champions-push-calpers-at-oversight-hearing/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Jewish Public Affairs Committee Lauds News of CalPERS Divestment from Iran SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (May 17, 2011) - The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) welcomed news late yesterday that the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) adopted a plan to divest its remaining shares of public companies operating in ... http://jpac-cal.org/2011/05/17/jpac-news-alert-calpers-to-divest-from-iran/ Don't miss your chance to participate in the Annual JPAC Advocacy Day in Sacramento May 9-10   REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 2   Click HERE for more information and to register. http://jpac-cal.org/2011/04/21/jpac-advocacy-day-registration-deadline-nearing/ Confirmed speakers for JPAC's Advocacy Day in Sacramento next month include: Assembly Speaker John A. Perez Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield Senator Joel Anderson Assemblymember Mike Gatto Assemblymember Mike Feuer Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. Join us for the most important day for the statewide Jewish community! Click HERE for more information and to register. http://jpac-cal.org/2011/04/12/speakers-confirme-for-advocacy-day-next-month/ ATTEND A CAPITOL TRADITION Honorable Marty Block, Bob Blumenfield, Mike Feuer, Bonnie Lowenthal, Jeff Miller, Dr. Linda Halderman, Mark Leno, Alan Lowenthal, Lois Wolk & Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg and Speaker John Pérez Invite You to Attend the 46th Annual Senator Herschel Rosenthal Capitol Passover Seder Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Albert Einstein Residence Center 1935 ... http://jpac-cal.org/2011/04/01/join-us-for-the-46th-annual-capitol-passover-seder-cosponsored-by-jpac/ For many years, JPAC members have advocated in Sacramento on behalf of Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) and Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) - two critically important programs for medically frail, low-income seniors provided by Jewish Family & Children's Services in the Bay Area and Jewish Family Service in Los ... http://jpac-cal.org/2011/02/22/jpac-action-alert-act-now-to-preserve-adult-day-health-care-mssp/ Hanukkah is here! Candles rekindled ... Faith renewed ... Tradition preserved.  May you find meaning in the season and peace in your heart.   Wishing you every happiness at Hanukkah and a year filled with many blessings, Your friends at JPAC, the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California http://jpac-cal.org/2010/12/06/happy-hanukkah/ The Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (AB 1650 - Feuer & Blumenfield) passed the California State Legislature tonight with a unanimous vote of 66-0. It is now on its way to the Governor's desk. The bill was a major focus of JPAC's annual Lobby Day in Sacramento this past May ... http://jpac-cal.org/2010/08/31/ab-1650-passes/