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Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania
Defender of Democracy 2025
2025-10-05T12:00:00
Our Mission
DJOP’s mission is to elect Democratic candidates to office running in Pennsylvania who reflect Jewish and Democratic values. We accomplish this by educating Jewish Pennsylvanians about important issues and about candidates for office, and by supporting our endorsed candidates through engagement and mobilization of Jewish support for them.
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What others are saying about DJOP
“My faith teaches me that no one is required to complete the task, but neither are we free to refrain from it. We all have a responsibility to get off the sidelines and do our part — DJOP embodies this responsibility in the work they do to fight for our values all across this Commonwealth. I am proud to support DJOP as we continue working together to protect our democracy, advance real freedom, and build a better future for all Pennsylvanians.”
Josh Shapiro
Governor
“I thank DJOP and its members for your support of me and my work—and even more, for your core work of treating others with kindness, equity and justice. Our faiths share much in common, including Tikkun Olam – “repairing the world.” Lucky me to stand with DJOP, as we work to repair our world, promote our shared values, and defend our democracy.”
Madeleine Dean
Congresswoman, PA-4
“Throughout my career in public service, I have been proud to stand with my friends and allies at Democratic Jewish Outreach PA. At a unique point in our nation’s political life, I rest easy knowing that I have the dedicated team at DJOP on my side as we fight for our shared values.”
Mary Gay Scanlon
Congresswoman, PA-5
“I’m proud to work alongside my friends at DJOP in our fight to restore the American Dream, and am so grateful for their efforts to help elect folks like me across the Commonwealth. As I continue to take on corruption and fight for our freedoms in Congress, I’m glad to have DJOP on my team.”
Chris Deluzio
Congressman, PA-17
“The DJOP has been supportive of my campaigns throughout the years and in every corner of the Commonwealth.”
Bob Casey
Former U.S. Senator