Why Contra Costa Jewish Democrats (CCJD)?
MISSION
CCJD is an affinity group of Contra Costa Jewish Democrats, partners and allies who share our values and support our core mission of providing a political home and voice to Contra Costa County Jewish Democrats, partners and allies who want to have political impact and community benefit.
VALUES
Our work is guided by a set of core values adapted from the Jewish Democratic Council of America:
Freedom & Democracy
Dignity, Equity, and Equality
Pursuit of Justice
Peoplehood & Community
Welcoming the Stranger
Repairing the World.
GOALS
Our goals are twofold, to have Community Benefit and Political Impact:
Community Benefit
To combat antisemitism, racism and hatred in all its forms;
To inform and educate Democrats and the community at large about Jewish peoplehood in America and worldwide;
To help build just, safe and secure communities that are equitable, foster freedom and embrace democracy so that Jewish people along with our neighbors can flourish at home and abroad;
To provide an opportunity for members to respectfully discuss and explore issues of local, state, national and international importance and consequence.
Political Impact
To educate and mobilize Jewish voters to elect and defend Democrats, partners and allies supportive of our values and mission;
To endorse local candidates, advocate and take positions on ballot measures and policies of interest and consequence to the Jewish community;
To serve as an information and resource clearinghouse on political topics relevant to local Jewish Democrats;
To support the Democratic Party Platform that recognizes Israel’s right to exist as a sovereign, democratic Jewish state with recognized borders and to support efforts advancing a two-state solution where Palestinian people can live in dignity, peace, and self-determination in a sovereign, secure Palestinian state with recognized borders.