JEI Statement on escalation and Support on Israel Security

June 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2025

Media Contact:

Steve Rabinowitz

Bluelight Strategies

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Jewish Electorate Institute Urges Congressional Action as Israel-Iran Hostilities Escalate


Washington, DC — As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, the Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI), a nonpartisan political nonprofit, is calling on Congress to take all necessary measures to support Israel’s security, halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and help bring the hostages home.


In a formal statement delivered to Congressional leaders, JEI emphasized that “October 7th marked the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust — a turning point for regional stability.” With Iran’s nuclear program approaching the threshold of weaponization, JEI warned that the threat to Israel’s survival is no longer hypothetical, but imminent.

JEI reiterated its strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against existential threats and called for the immediate, unconditional return of all hostages held in Gaza. Their continued captivity, the group stated, is “a moral and humanitarian crisis.”


“At this pivotal moment, the United States must stand resolutely with its democratic ally,” the statement reads. JEI urged Congress to reaffirm bipartisan support for Israel’s safety, confront Iran’s destabilizing actions, and strengthen U.S. leadership in advancing peace and security throughout the region.



The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to researching and representing the priorities of Jewish American voters, advocating for strong U.S. leadership, democratic values, and a secure Israel.



JEI STATEMENT ON ESCALATION WITH IRAN

AND SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL’S SECURITY


Washington, DC — As hostilities between Israel and Iran escalate, the Jewish Electorate

Institute (JEI), the nonpartisan nonprofit, calls on Congress to take all necessary measures to

support Israel’s security, stop Iran’s nuclear program, and help bring the hostages home.

The October 7th Hamas terror attacks — the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust —

marked a turning point in regional stability. Now, Iran’s nuclear program has almost reached the

weaponization point of no return - an intolerable threat to Israel’s survival. Today, as Israel

faces an expanding threat from Iran and its proxies, the United States must stand resolutely with

its democratic ally.


We support Israel’s right to defend itself against existential threats and underscore the urgent

need for the immediate, unconditional return of all hostages held in Gaza. Their continued

captivity is a moral and humanitarian crisis.


At this pivotal moment, we urge Congress to reaffirm its bipartisan commitment to Israel’s

safety, oppose destabilizing actions by Iran, and strengthen America’s role in advancing longterm

peace and security in the region.


JEI will continue to advocate for strong U.S. leadership in defense of our allies and our shared

democratic values.

Statement from the Jewish Electorate Institute On The Antisemitic Cold Blooded Murders in Sydney Australia

December 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz press@jewishelectorateinstitute.org Jewish Electorate Institute Statement on Antisemitic Murders in Sydney, Australia Washington, D.C. - The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) mourns the victims, stands in solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia, and reaffirms our commitment to confronting antisemitism wherever it appears—through education, accountability, and collective moral clarity. JEI condemns in the strongest possible terms the antisemitic violence that led to the murders at Bondi Beach in Sydney. This horrific act is not only an attack on innocent lives, but an assault on the values of human dignity, pluralism, and safety that democratic societies depend upon. We remain committed to advancing civic engagement, democratic values, and accountability to ensure that antisemitism—wherever it emerges—is confronted early, forcefully, and without political qualification. Antisemitism—whether expressed through rhetoric, intimidation, or violence—has no place in civil society. When hatred is allowed to fester unchecked, it endangers not only Jewish communities but the broader social fabric that protects all minorities. As a nonpartisan organization committed to civic engagement and democratic norms, JEI calls on leaders, institutions, and communities across the political spectrum to speak out clearly and consistently against antisemitism and all forms of hate, and to take meaningful action to prevent violence before it occurs. Make our voices heard by urging elected officials, civic leaders, educators, faith communities, and civil society organizations to act with clarity and resolve. Condemn antisemitism unequivocally. Invest in education that confronts hatred and misinformation and strengthens protections for vulnerable communities. Reject the normalization of rhetoric that dehumanizes or incites violence. Silence and ambiguity enable hate to grow. Collective, principled action can stop it. We must take action now!

JEI Addresses JCRC of Greater Washington and Executive Director Controversy

December 5, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz Bluelight Strategies steve@bluelightstrategies.com

JEI's Voice in National Policy Conversation

December 1, 2025
JEI's work continues to be noted in national-level debates, and is proud to continue to be recognized in national media, including The New York Times this month. Our grassroots work is resonating in national-level policy conversations. As policy debates evolve, JEI remains committed to fostering informed civic engagement, interfaith dialogue, and community mobilization. "...Mr. Goldman and Mr. Espaillat also represent districts with substantial Jewish populations, according to research by the Jewish Electorate Institute . (Mr. Goldman’s district also includes large pockets of immigrant Muslim voters from Bangladesh and other countries.)" Continue to the article here