Building a Stronger Jewish Voice in Public Life
About JPAA
The Jewish Public Affairs Alliance is dedicated to strengthening Jewish civic engagement, advancing thoughtful public policy, combating antisemitism, and building meaningful partnerships across communities.
We believe a strong Jewish community is one that is informed, engaged, represented, and prepared to participate confidently in the civic and public affairs that shape our shared future.
JPAA brings together community leaders, advocates, professionals, organizations, and emerging voices to address issues affecting Jewish communities while promoting constructive dialogue, democratic participation, and responsible civic leadership.
Our Mission
To inform, engage, connect, and empower Jewish communities to become effective participants in civic and public life — through education, public policy, advocacy, leadership development, and community partnerships
Our Vision
A future in which Jewish communities are safe, informed, connected, civically engaged, and strongly represented in public life, led by a new generation of principled civic leaders.
OUR PRINCIPLES
JEWISH SAFETY
Protecting Jewish individuals, institutions, and communities from antisemitism, hatred, intimidation, and discrimination.
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Encouraging informed and meaningful participation in public life.
EDUCATION
Building understanding through facts, dialogue, historical awareness, and critical thinking.
LEADERSHIP
Developing principled leaders prepared to serve their communities.
PARTNERSHIP
Building constructive relationships across communities and institutions.
DEMOCRATIC VALUES
Supporting civil discourse, equal participation, pluralism, and strong democratic institutions.
Our Commitment
At a time of rising antisemitism, polarization, misinformation, and declining trust in public institutions, strong civic leadership matters more than ever.
JPAA is committed to ensuring that Jewish communities are not merely represented in conversations about their future — they are active participants in shaping it.