About Us
The NJDC works as a liaison between the organized Jewish community and the Democratic Party and its mission is to promote Jewish values within the Party, and to promote the Democratic Party within the Community.
As the national voice for Jewish Democrats, the NJDC is outspoken in support of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, Separation between Church and State, and Reproductive Freedom.
The NJDC engages in voter education efforts and works with secular and Jewish media to promote the Democratic party and its ideals.
The organization also serves as a resource to candidates throughout the country, helping them understand issues of import to the Jewish community.
In addition, the NJDC serves as a watchdog on the activities of the radical right wing, acting to raise public awareness about efforts to undermine the wall between church and state.
In 2007, its Annual Washington Conference attracted every major Democratic candidate for president, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, and several party leaders, including Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
NJDC is working on the national level to help turn out Jewish voters in the 2008 elections, provide voter education, and dispel the smear campaigns launched by right wingers against Democratic candidates for office at every level. NJDC also works to send voter guides and direct mail to targeted Jewish households. In 2004, NJDC targeted 250,000 Jewish households in swing states with an intensive direct mail campaign.
