Press Release | California Legislative Jewish Caucus

Bipartisan Delegation of California State Legislators Visit Israel, Explore Bilateral Collaboration Opportunities

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018 – (Jerusalem, Israel) – With the goals of fostering technological innovation and boosting bilateral opportunities, a diverse, bipartisan delegation of California state legislators is visiting Israel for intensive dialogue and briefings with AJC (American Jewish Committee) Project Interchange.

Caucuses Urge Public Not to Be Distracted by Trump Maneuvers on Immigration

Thursday, June 21, 2018

A Caged Child Moved Into a Cage with Parents is Still a Caged Child

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus were joined in unity by leaders of the Legislative Women’s, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Jewish and LGBT Caucuses in denouncing Trump Administration maneuvers on immigration policies that rip families apart at the border.

California Legislative Jewish Caucus Budget Priorities Reaction

Thursday, June 14, 2018

(Sacramento) – Today the California State Legislature approved the 2018-2019 State Budget, which prioritizes the needs of Holocaust Survivors, campus climate, the security of nonprofits, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Jewish Family Services, JPAC, and Anti-Defamation League issued the following statements:

California Legislative Caucuses Unite Against Policies that Separate Families at the Border

Thursday, May 31, 2018

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus were joined in unity by immigrant rights organizations and leaders of the Legislative Black, Women’s, Asian/Pacific Islander, LGBT and Jewish Caucuses in denouncing Trump Administration policies that rip families apart at the border. The leaders also encouraged participation in tomorrow’s “National Day of Action for Children.”

California Assembly Condemns Poland’s Holocaust Law

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

(Sacramento, CA) – Responding to a disturbing spike in hate rhetoric and anti-Semitism, the State Assembly voted overwhelmingly with unanimous bipartisan support to demonstrate its commitment to Holocaust education Tuesday and called on Congress to urge Poland to abandon a gag rule that seems to encourage revisionist history.

Jewish Caucus Statement on Israel

Friday, May 18, 2018

Members of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus are concerned by the violence along the Israel/Gaza border. We hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict so that neighbors can live in harmony. We condemn violence and wish for Israel and Hamas to negotiate a true and lasting peace.

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus Comments on Governor Brown’s May Revise

Friday, May 11, 2018

(Sacramento) – The California Legislative Jewish Caucus on Monday commended Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. for including in his final budget proposal funds to maintain and restore the landmark Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.

The Governor released his May Revise in the State Capitol Monday, updating his January proposal with revenue totals from the income tax season.

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus Hosts Annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in the State Capitol

Monday, April 16, 2018

(Sacramento, CA) – Today, the California State Assembly honored Holocaust survivors, descendants of survivors, and World War II liberators residing throughout the state during its annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony.

Senator Stern Asks Polish Government to Reconsider New Holocaust Speech Law

Monday, April 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 2, 2018
Contact: Morgan.Culbertson@sen.ca.gov; (805) 822-9694

Senator Stern Asks Polish Government to Reconsider New Holocaust Speech Law

Concerns raised on behalf of California Jewish Caucus at recent 75th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising event in Malibu

California Legislative Jewish Caucus Introduces Resolution on New Polish Law

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 14, 2018

(Sacramento, CA) – Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus introduced AJR 35 condemning a new law in Poland subjecting individuals who cite the participation of Poles in Nazi crimes to imprisonment for up to three years, despite the historical record of this collaboration.