JCPA2022

National Conference

What Does It Mean To Be Free?

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April 11–12, 2022
VIRTUAL

JCPA2022

National Conference

What Does It Mean To Be Free?

April 11–12, 2022
VIRTUAL

The Power of Community Relations

We will gather on the cusp of Passover to reflect on the value of our work and to rededicate ourselves to ensuring freedom for all.

Since 1944, JCPA has been the organized national Jewish community’s convener, intergroup connector, and policy advocate. The Conference brings together the largest Jewish national network to engage on today’s crucial issues through a Jewish lens.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

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Democracy and Voting Rights
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Israel and the Middle East
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Criminal Justice Reform
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Antisemitism and Hate
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Racial Justice

Join Jewish leaders, advocates, and issue experts as we work to build a just, democratic, and pluralistic America; combat hate; support Israel’s quest for peace and security; and advocate for human rights. In these challenging times, issue-based coalitions and partnerships are more relevant than ever.

Learn best practices in the field, develop strategies, and hone skills to be even more effective change agents and trusted intergroup partners.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

Attend interactive sessions with high level experts, policy makers, and advocates

Antisemitism and Hate ● Justice and Equity ● Israel and World Affairs ● Racial Justice ● Democracy and Voting Rights ● Criminal Justice Reform ● Civic Engagement ● Civil Discourse

Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer to Receive JCPA’s Albert D. Chernin Award

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The Chernin Award, JCPA’s highest honor, is presented annually to an American Jew whose life work best exemplifies the social justice imperatives of Judaism, Jewish history, and protection of the U.S. Bill of Rights.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Hon. Michael Herzog

Israel's Ambassador to the United States

Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa sm

Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa

Bahrain's Ambassador to the United States

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Kari Reid

U.S. Director, ALLMEP

SCREENING AND TALK BACK

View the movie together on April 11 or watch it on your own between April 7–11.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

MOVIE SCREENING AND TALK BACK Sunday April 11, 5:00 PM ET Movie start, 7:00 PM ET Program

About the movie: Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, in WHO WE ARE — A Chronicle of Racism in America, criminal defense/civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.
Join us for a post-movie conversation on how we as American Jews can work to end racism in our society.

DELEGATES ASSEMBLY

A Delegates Assembly Session will take place on April 11, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET.

This is a closed session for Delegates Assembly representatives of JCPA member agencies.

The Delegates assembly members are representatives of 125 Jewish Community Relations Councils and 16 National Jewish Organizations.