ALT JCPA STATEMENT: “While we continue to learn more about today’s attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, we should make no mistake: the Jewish community is living in an environment of real fear right now and each of these incidents only compound our concerns. “We have become far too accustomed to the frantic calls and texts in the aftermath of news like this — checking in on loved ones and praying that injuries are limited. “We appreciate the response of local, state, and federal authorities and synagogue security, and are grateful that nobody has been hurt at this time — but this should serve as yet another reminder that we need a whole-of-government and society response to address hate, violence, and extremism. “Our democracy is not truly inclusive unless Jews — and all communities — can live, pray, and work free from fear and violence. This moment demands real solidarity across communities to build a society in which all of us are truly safe.”

ALT Graphic with JCPA branding honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson. Text reads: “With the rest of the civil rights community, JCPA mourns the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. For decades, Rev. Jackson stood on the front lines of the civil rights movement, fighting for voting rights, economic justice, and the dignity of every American — from the streets of Selma to the national stage. It is imperative that we honor his life and legacy by continuing the fight for the values he lived by.” Background shows a faded civil rights march scene. In the foreground, Jesse Jackson stands at a podium raising his fist. JCPA logo appears at bottom left.

ALT Graphic with JCPA branding honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson. Text reads: “It’s no secret that there were also very painful moments in Rev. Jackson’s relationship with the Jewish community, and he is a testament to the importance of engagement even when there are deep disagreements and pain. He went on to be a key ally to the Jewish community in the fight against antisemitism, underscoring the urgency of building strong, long-lasting alliances against bigotry wherever it exists. At JCPA, we know that the fight against hate and the defense of our inclusive democracy are inextricably linked — and Rev. Jackson’s life embodied that truth. As his family said, he was ‘a servant leader to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked.’ That charge does not end with him. May his memory be a blessing.” Background shows a faded civil rights march scene. JCPA logo appears at bottom center.