JPAC In the News

State bills focusing on antisemitism and Holocaust education training await Newsom’s signature
(September 20, 2024)

After campus protests, California considers bills on genocide education, protest restrictions, DEI training
(August 16, 2024)

JPAC’s ‘Highest Priority’ Bills Still Alive in California Legislature
(August 16, 2024)

Does California’s high school ethnic studies requirement need ‘guardrails’ against antisemitism?
(August 8, 2024)

Daily WhatMatters: California Legislature is back to decide 1,300 bills
(August 5, 2024)

Attending JPAC 2024: Lots of Idealism and Dedication
(July 7, 2024)

Daily WhatMatters: Condemnation and Security Money
(June 25, 2024)

California announces significant expansion of its nonprofit security grants as pro- and anti-Israel protesters clash outside L.A. synagogue
(June 24, 2024)

$80 Million in California State Budget Will Help Protect Nonprofit Institutions, Including Those of the Jewish Community
(June 23, 2024)

Countering Antisemitism: Leading California Policymakers Support Measures at JPAC Conference
(June 16, 2024)

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit
(June 5, 2024)

JPAC Summit Draws 500 People to Sacramento
(May 24, 2024)

At JPAC California summit, state leaders vow support for Jewish community
(May 23, 2024)

JPAC annual summit draws 500 to Sacramento to strategize on antisemitism
(May 21, 2024)

Your Daily Phil: Pic of the Day
(May 20, 2024)

Some Bay Area Universities Reach Deal to End Encampments, but Students Say Their Fight Continues
(May 18, 2024)

Jewish Lobby Presses California Lawmakers to Combat Antisemitism
(May 17, 2024)

Where Do State Lawmakers Stand on War in Gaza, Campus Protests?
(May 17, 2024)

‘In fight of our lifetimes,’ say Jewish leaders at JPAC
(May 16, 2024)

Jewish Community Finds Heartfelt Support in California’s Capitol
(May 16, 2024)

California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions
(May 16, 2024)

Live Radio
(May 16, 2024)

Sonoma State president on leave for ‘insubordination’ after supporting anti-Israel boycott, divestment
(May 15, 2024)

Lt. Gov. Kounalakis Blasts California’s Handling of Campus Gaza Protests
(May 15, 2024)

Kounalakis slams Calif. universities over handling of Palestinian protests
(May 15, 2024)

Hundreds advocate for Jewish community at annual JPAC Conference
(May 15, 2024)

Jewish leaders push for legislation cracking down on antisemitism in California
(May 14, 2024)

What California’s Jewish leaders want from Sacramento
(May 14, 2024)

Calif. budget battle to test lawmakers’ will on fighting antisemitism
(April 26, 2024)

S.D. Jewish Institutions to Receive $1.39 Million in State Grants
(April 10, 2024)

Legislation would create Office of Civil Rights within CDE
(April 9, 2024)

Antisemitic graffiti spotted in Santa Monica. One family tries to cover and turn it into art
(April 8, 2024)

Gov. Newsom unveils post-Oct. 7 plan to combat antisemitism in California
(April 8, 2024)

California governor Newsom releases plan to combat record levels of antisemitism
(April 6, 2024)

‘Schools are not doing enough’: California proposal would ban calling for genocide on campus
(March 26, 2024)

Daily WhatMatters: Fighting Antisemitism
(March 26, 2024)

How California Dems got the greenlight to say ‘cease-fire’
(March 26, 2024)

Jewish Public Affairs Committee Sponsoring 10 Bills in California
(March 25, 2024)

State legislators visit a devastated kibbutz, meet with families of hostages
(March 3, 2024)

Local Legislators Visit Israel, Volunteers Prep Meals for Food Insecure
(February 29, 2024)

California Legislators Visit Sites of Oct. 7 Massacre
(February 19, 2024)

LA area legislators join trip to Israel as tensions over Gaza war grow at home
(February 15, 2024)

California lawmakers take trip to Israel amid growing criticism of war in Gaza
(February 14, 2024)

In California’s public schools, ethnic studies becomes a flashpoint
(December 15, 2023)

Pro-Palestinian protests grind California Democratic Party convention to a halt
(November 21, 2023)

For California leaders, calls for ceasefire in Gaza war grow more difficult to ignore
(November 21, 2023)

With renewed sense of urgency, L.A.’s Holocaust museum breaks ground on major expansion
(November 16, 2023)

Newsom OKs extra $30M in nonprofit security funds, heads to Israel 
(August 19, 2023)

Gov. Newsom signs off on bills to increase state’s housing production, bolster tenant protections
(August 15, 2023)

OPINION: My synagogue is building affordable housing — and yours can, too
(September 27, 2023)

OPINION: The Jewish community must embrace ethnic studies, not shun it
Co-authored by JPAC Executive Director David Bocarsly
(September 14, 2023)

Your Daily Phil: California State Legislature passes bill including $1.5 million for Holocaust education
(September 14, 2023)

California legislature passes bills removing roadblocks for new housing
(September 13, 2023)

California Jewish groups on guard against antisemitism
(August 26, 2023)

Jewish groups praise California mandate barring ‘bigotry’ in ethnic studies classes
(August 26, 2023)

California Jewish groups, on guard against antisemitism, welcome state’s mandate that ethnic studies classes avoid ‘bigotry’
(August 25, 2023)

Newsom urges Calif. educators teaching ethnic studies to avoid ‘bias, bigotry or discrimination’
(August 24, 2023)

Newsom administration warns against bias in ethnic studies as students head back to class
(August 24, 2023)

Newsom Warns Schools Not to Adopt Ethnic Studies Curriculum Promoting “Bias, Bigotry, or Discrimination”
(August 24, 2023)

Newsom, facing pressure from Jewish lawmakers, signs budget funding nonprofit security grant program
(July 14, 2023)

Attending JPAC-CA 2023 Was a Life-Changing Experience
(July 6, 2023)

Biden Administration Releases Antisemitism Plan
(May 25, 2023)

Biden Administration Releases National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
(May 25, 2023)

Strong ADL Representation at JPAC’s Capitol Summit 2023
(May 25, 2023)

Jewish Californians Gather to Advocate for Refugees 
(May 24, 2023)

Fighting for Safety
(May 17, 2023)

JPAC Promotes “Ambitious” Policy Agenda at 2023 Capitol Summit
(May 12, 2023)

More than 300 Jews lobby state legislators on top concerns at annual JPAC summit
(May 12, 2023)

Making an Impact at JPAC
(May 12, 2023)

Your Daily Phil: California Jews go to Sacramento + Slingshot Fund’s ‘10 to Watch’
(May 11, 2023)

Jewish leaders from California meet for summit in Sacramento
(May 10, 2023)

Hundreds of people take part in the JPAC Capitol Summit
(May 10, 2023)

ADL report: Extremism rising alongside antisemitism in California
(May 10, 2023)

Amid California budget deficit, nonprofit security funding on the line
(May 4, 2023)

Meeting kicks off attempt to improve Holocaust education
(March 2, 2023)

JLife Cover Story: JPAC’S DAVID BOCARSLY
(March 1, 2023)

Coalition Advocates for Jews – An Interview with JPAC Executive Director David Bocarsly
(March 1, 2023)

Los Angeles mayor pledges to work with Jewish community following antisemitic attacks
(February 21, 2023)

Proposed law could be a game-changer for new housing on 1,965 acres in Sacramento County
(February 8, 2023)

[PODCAST] California Jewish Political Advocacy: An Interview With JPAC Executive Director David Bocarsly
(February 1, 2023)

Bill backed by Wiener and Jewish groups would give caseworkers extra time to help refugees
(January 23, 2023)

Building homes in ‘God’s backyard’: New bill would permit housing at California’s churches, mosques and synagogues
(December 7, 2022)

California Morning Report: New Law Ends Jaywalking Tickets When Streets Are Safe To Cross
(December 7, 2022)

California churches, nonprofit colleges could build homes on their land with proposed law
(December 6, 2022)

Legislative roundup: Jewish priorities during ’21-’22 session included cyberhate, security and Holocaust education
(October 6, 2022)

Gov. Newsom Signs Gabriel Bill to Fight Internet Hate
(September 13, 2022)

State bill will extend security grants program ‘indefinitely’
(August 31, 2022)

JPAC celebrates budget approval
(July 7, 2022)

Combating Anti-Semitism
(June 16, 2022)

$36 million on the table for Holocaust survivors in California
(June 8, 2022)

California Legislature’s Budget Agreement Includes $36 Million for Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program
(May 26, 2022)

Honors, happenings, comings & goings, philanthropy — May 2022
(May 26, 2022)

JPAC, Jewish caucus tout big wins in Newsom’s proposed budget
(May 25, 2022)

Newsom releases budget proposal
(May 19, 2022)

Hundreds descend on Sacramento to lobby for Jewish interests
(May 19, 2022)

CA Lt. Gov, AG, Jewish Caucus Highlight JPAC Advocacy Day
(May 12, 2022)

ADL says antisemitism on the rise statewide
(April 26, 2022)

Antisemitic Incidents Reached Record High in 2021, ADL Report Says
(April 26, 2022)

Anti-Semitic incidents rise 27% in California in 2021 and are nearly triple what they were in 2015
(April 26, 2022)

California earmarks $1.9M for Holocaust and genocide education
(April 18, 2022)

Jewish Groups Host AD 17 Forum
(February 2, 2022)

On JPAC Advocacy for an Improved Ethnic Studies
(February 5, 2021)

JCRC Agenda Strengthening Democratic Systems Making Marginalized Communities Safer
(June 1, 2020)

JPAC Advocates for Jewish Causes
(October 23, 2019)

How this teen helped ensure anti-semitism won’t be taught in California
(October 21, 2019)

Governor signs law to protect vulnerable targets of hate
(October 19, 2019)

Governor Newsom Signs Nonprofit Security Bill
(October 16, 2019)

Push For Ethnic Studies In Schools Faces A Dilemma: Who’s Stories To Tell
(August 15, 2019)

Jews ‘must be included’ in ethnic studies curriculum, says state schools chief at press conference
(August 14, 2019)

Draft high school ethnic studies curriculum ‘anti-Jewish,’ say California Jewish orgs
(August 6, 2019)

Jewish advocates get face-to-face time with Sacramento legislators
(May 10, 2019)

Make your Jewish voice heard where it matters — at the state Capitol
(March 20, 2019)

State approves millions for Camp Newman, Holocaust survivors, fighting hate speech
(June 18, 2018)

Bill for Anti-Semitism Awareness Proposed
(June 18, 2018)

California State Budget Addresses Jewish Issues
(June 14, 2018)

Jewish Lobby Group Takes Message To Sacramento
(May 17, 2017)

Strength in numbers: Jewish caucus a powerful advocate in Sacramento
(March 16, 2017)

How the Jewish community has its say on the big issues in Sacramento
(February 22, 2017)

Getting Involved in California’s Crisis of Uncertainty
(February 6, 2017)

Jewish State Legislators Ready To Make An Impact
(January 6, 2017)

JPAC makes annual trip to Capitol
(May 23, 2013)

We the People: JPAC descends upon Sacramento for a day of lobbying
(May 24, 2012)

Why Can’t California’s Students Go To Israel?
(June 1, 2011)

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