A political home and voice for Contra Costa County’s Jewish Democrats, partners and allies

Welcome

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We are glad you found us! 

THE ASSIGNMENT: Get The Facts - Vote Early - Return Ballots in Drop Boxes (Preferred) - Help GET OUT THE VOTE!

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7am-8pm
QUESTIONS? Reach out to us at ccjewishdems@gmail.com

Join us at our November Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 at 7pm on Zoom
Topic: What Just Happened?

Making Sense of the Midterms & Israeli Election
REGISTER HERE

Who are we? We are Jewish Democrats!
Opinion: The Democratic Party is still a home for Jewish values.
by Renee Zeimer & Gia Daniller-Katz

We are a young, growing and active club formed to provide a political home and voice to Contra Costa County Jewish Democrats, partners and allies committed to working together for political impact and community benefit.

Contra Costa Jewish Democrats (CCJD) is a chartered club of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County with a voting representative on the Central Committee. We are affiliated with California Jewish Democrats, the California Democratic Party and the Jewish Democratic Council of America.

Why join?

In unity, there is strength! Your membership and participation will add to our strength, visibility, and future impact. Learn more about us by reading, Why Contra Costa Jewish Democrats?

Where to find us?

CCJD meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm on Zoom, unless noted otherwise.

UPCOMING MEETINGS FOR 2026

November 4 - What Just Happened?
Making sense of the Midterms & Israeli Election
REGISTER HERE.

December 7 (1st Monday) - Latke Party (In-person from 5-7pm)
Back by popular demand!

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

OCTOBER MEETING - Friday, October 9 at 4pm - The Propositions
Program includes Remembrance of the 3rd Anniversary of the Oct. 7th, 2023 Massacre; No Kings: Vote Early Mobilization Campaign and Ballot Discussion
Special guest: Josh Newman, former CA State Senator. Topic: Prop. 5: Recall Reform

SEPTEMBER MEETING - Wednesday, September 16 at 7pm (3rd Wed) - Two Bills, at least Three Jewish Opinions: Unpacking SB 1387 and AB 2551 with David Bocarsly, CEO Jewish California. Please visit this website to learn more about SB 1387, the “Jewish Ethnicity” bill. Learn about AB 2551, Equity in Higher Education and why the American Jewish Committee, UC and CSU are opposed.

JUNE MEETING - Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm
Topic: Let’s unpack the election results and what they mean for us in November.
It’s sure to be a lively discussion!

MAY MEETING - Wednesday, May 6 at 7pm
Topic: Received your voter guides? Your ballot? Let’s talk about it!
Plus, our tribute to Jewish American Heritage Month.

SPECIAL ENDORSING MEETING - Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm
Only members in good standing will be able to vote.

ANNUAL MEETING - Wednesday, March 4, 7pm
Featured speaker: REBECCA BAUER-KAHAN, California Representative for AD 16

REVIEW OF 2025 MEETINGS

  • Thursday, December 4, 5:30 - 7:30pm IN-PERSON Event
    CCJD’s Whole Lotta Latke Party - Come hungry!
    Located in Orinda. Address provided with R.S.V.P.

  • Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m. on Zoom - Who will be out next Governor?
    A 3-part series to meet the Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
    Co-sponsored with Alameda and Solano County Jewish Democrats.
    Featured in the first program are:
    - Antonio Villaraigosa - former L.A. mayor and CA Assembly Speaker
    - Katie Porter - former member of Congress
    - Tony Thurmond - State Superintendent of Public Education

  • Wednesday, October 8, 7 p.m. on Zoom
    Democrats United for Peace in the Middle East: What is it? Why support it?
    (A Proposal for the International Plank of the CADEM Platform)

  • Wednesday, September 10, 7p.m. on Zoom
    Special guest: ELENI KOUNALAKIS, California Lt. Governor
    Prop. 50: The Election Rigging Response Act
    ”California’s Duty to Defend Democracy”
    Recording here.

How can I join?

Annual club membership is $36/individual; $46/couple-household; $100/superstar. Join us to shape the change we want to see.

Want to learn more?

Email us at ccjewishdems [at] gmail.com!

Contact Us

Interested in joining, have a question or looking for an endorsement? Fill out this form!

CCJD meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. on Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Fill out this form to learn how to log-in.

ccjewishdems [at] gmail.com

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