Newsletter
[newsletter]
More from Jewish Legal News
Who Is Amy Spitalnick? Profile of the JCPA CEO
Amy Spitalnick is the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. A profile of her career from Integrity First for America and J Street to JCPA, her media presence, and the AOC-AIPAC controversy.
Staff Writer · July 11, 2026
What Is the JCPA? The Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Explained
A plain-English guide to the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA): what it does, its history, its structure, and why it's back in the news under CEO Amy Spitalnick.
Staff Writer · July 15, 2026
California Jewish Population: How Many Jews Live in California?
California has roughly 1.2 million Jewish residents — about 3% of the state and one in six American Jews. A full guide to where they live, how the numbers are counted, and why the demographics shape California's biggest Jewish legal fights.
Staff Writer · August 3, 2026
Who Really Runs Bay Area Jewish Advocacy? Federation, JCRC, BAJC, and BACCA
The Bay Area's Jewish advocacy landscape looks like a mix of establishment institutions and grassroots activists. In practice, it's one federation network operating at two speeds — with the JCRC on the coalition track and BAJC and BACCA on the more aggressive one.
Staff Writer · July 17, 2026