Dear Friends,

We have been working closely with Superintendent Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE) on ethnic studies implementation and countering antisemitism. The Superintendent has expressed his commitment to supporting our community. As part of these efforts, he is hosting a statewide roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders – including JPAC Executive Board Member, Dr. Anita Friedman – this Wednesday, August 23rd, at 10:00 AM.
Superintendent Thurmond has asked us to invite all members of our community – including students, parents, teachers, and community members.

Tune in by registering at the link below.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program – Applications Available
In partnership with the Jewish Caucus, we secured another major investment from the state budget to continue the state's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). Amidst a major budget deficit, the NSGP was still funded to the tune of $20 million.

The program RFP was just announced. Nonprofits at risk of hate-motivated violence can now apply for grants to secure their institutions of up to $250,000 for one site, and up to $500,000 for two sites.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM sharp.**
Find the application and more information about the process by clicking the button below. And please share this information with synagogues and other institutions who might benefit from this program.
We highly recommend that applicants attend one of the workshops, led by the California Office of Emergency Services, to learn how to best apply for this program.

**NOTE: The September 28th deadline is a quick turnaround under any circumstance, and it doesn't help Jewish institutions that it is in the middle of the chagim (Jewish holiday season). We are urging CalOES to extend the deadline to ensure that Jewish institutions have enough time to get their applications together. But please plan accordingly in case they are unable to do so.


All the Best,

David Bocarsly
Executive Director, JPAC
JPAC is the voice of California’s Jewish community to the State Capitol, and the largest single-state coalition of Jewish organizations in the nation. We advocate in Sacramento on behalf of the Jewish community’s concerns and broadly shared values. Our member organizations collectively serve hundreds of thousands of Californians of all backgrounds and represent the interests of California’s 1.2 million Jews.
JPAC is a Coalition of California's Leading Jewish Community Organizations:
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles • Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund • JCRC Bay Area • Jewish Family Service LA • Jewish Family and Children’s Services of SF • 30 Years After • American Jewish Committee • Anti-Defamation League • Bet Tzedek Legal Services • ETTA • Hadassah • HIAS • Holocaust Museum Los Angeles • JCRC of Jewish Silicon Valley • Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles • Jewish Center for Justice • Jewish Community Relations Council of Sacramento • Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay • Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach and Orange County • Jewish Family Service of San Diego • Jewish Family Service of the Desert • Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley • Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara • Jewish Federation of Orange County • Jewish Federation of San Diego County • Jewish Federation of the Desert • Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys • Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region • Jewish Free Loan Association • Jewish Long Beach • Jewish Vocational Service San Francisco • JVS SoCal