Joint Action Committee
for Political Affairs

JAC holds its annual conference in Washington, DC each spring and every JAC member is invited to attend and fully participate. The meeting consists of high-level issue briefings followed by visits to congressional offices.  Many organizations do an outstanding job of sending their members to meet with their own congressional delegations. JAC sends small groups to meet with members of Congress from the entire country, many of whom have few Jewish constituents and for whom JAC is an important resource and partner in dialogue.  Each group visits about 10 offices, reaching about 100 representatives and senators. 

This is a boutique conference: purposely small, tightly programmed and targeted to the issues that are most relevant and compelling. It is an unparalleled experience in learning and advocacy that is personally fulfilling and significant in its impact. When we engage members of Congress in a dialogue, we convey a well-informed understanding and nuanced conception of what it means to be pro-Israel, pro-choice and pro-separation of religion and state.

We are honored to welcome Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) at a JAC breakfast in West Palm Beach.  Florida always occupies a central place in Presidential politics and all eyes will be on the state in the weeks ahead. Don't miss this opportunity for a lively and informative conversation on politics and current events.

Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) is the special guest at the Michigan chapter's membership and renewal luncheon. This is a complimentary event for JAC members. 

Donna Crane, policy director of NARAL Pro-choice America, is the featured speaker at JACPAC's Current Events Forum.  Women are under siege:  the batle for rights, health and lives is being lost because many women do not know what is at stake.  Don't miss this opportunity for an update on legislation, key congressional players, and suggestions for advocacy.

Come and meet the Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Midwest and hear his take on the US-Israel relationship, Iran's nuclear program, and the prospects of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Talking Points Chicago is proud to present the next in our Current Events Forums on Thursday, December 1 at the home of Robyn Berman.  With the Arab Spring, the Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN and the recent UNESCO vote, Israel is back in the spotlight with no shortage of news accounts and internet rumors.

Please join JAC for breakfast at the GA with special guests Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), a leading supporter of reproductive rights and co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, and Gidi Grinstein, founder and CEO of The Re'ut Institute in Israel.  Don't miss this special opportunity to discuss the state of reproductive rights in Congress and the country, and how recent events will effect peace in the Middle East.

TALKING POINTS NYC, JACPAC's current events series, features NARAL policy director, Donna Crane.  Women are under siege:  the batle for rights, health and lives is being lost because many women do not know what is at stake.  Don't miss this opportunity for an update on legislation, key congressional players, and suggestions for advocacy.

Talking Points, JAC's Current Events Forum is proud to welcome Donna Crane, Policy Director for NARAL Pro-Choice America to our next event Tuesday, October 18th at the home of Lisa Fleisher.  With over 800 pieces of abortion and reproductive rights-related legislation introduced around the country since January both on the state and federal level, this event is very timely and critical.  With Roe v Wade under concerted attack, come learn what impact the upcoming election has on you, and what we can do together to protect reproductive rights for ourselves and our children.

Please join us for ISRAEL, THE PALESTINIANS AND THE UN featurig GIDI GRINSTEIN, Founder and President of the Re'ut Institute, an Israeli think tank. This is the fall opener of TALKING POINTS, the current events forum where we discuss timely iissues with thought provoking speakers in a relaxed, informal setting.  This session is complimentary.  A small fee will be charged for future sessions.

JAC invites you to a special political briefing with Guy Cecil, Executive Director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Friday, July 22nd at 11am at Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, 28 North Clark Street, 5th Floor, Chicago.

JAC presents Style and Politics,a special brunch event with author and fashion journalist Kate Betts whose bestselling book examines the nexus between fashion and politics. She will offer a telling glimpse into the closet of first lady Michelle Obama. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This is JAC's inaugural Spring Power of Women Event.

Are you worried about any of the following: Congress' efforts to defund family planning? Threats to curb women's health and reproductive rights? Growing delegitimization of Israel? Political apathy of your friends? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, join us to dialogue with US Rep. Allyson Schwartz. Hear what we can do to stop these dangerous trends. Learn about JAC* and your power to impact your future and your children's. JAC is the 'pro-Israel PAC with a domestic conscience.'

Join us for JAC's current events forum, an opportunity to address the most topical issues in an inviting format. Hear from Jan Schakowsky who will be going to Israel at the critical juncture for democracy in the Middle East. What will it mean for the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt? Will foreign aid survive the Tea Party? So many questions... Paid up JAC members and their guests who are interested in joining JAC are welcome. More information to follow...