Labor Day: A Jewish Value in Action
Labor Day is more than a three-day weekend. It is a reminder that work has dignity—and that workers deserve a…
August 28, 2026
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News updates, articles, and resources from DJOP staff, board members, and allies.
Defender of Democracy 2026
Join DJOP as we honor Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) with the annual Defender of Democracy award on Sunday, October…
July 22, 2026When a Word Becomes a Loyalty Test
A former Philly Congressional candidate on what he wants his progressive friends to knowabout the G-word. This editorial first appeared…
June 3, 2026Bound by Responsibility to Get Out the Vote: A Shavuot Message
Shavuot, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, celebrates of revelation and responsibility. It…
May 19, 2026Every Election Matters!
Last week, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court struck down the state ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion care. In a 4-3 ruling,…
April 30, 2026PA is registering more Democrats!
When Democrats vote, Democrats win! But in order to win, more Democrats must register to vote in the upcoming primary in…
April 14, 2026From Exodus to Elections: The Ongoing Fight for Freedom
The story of Passover is not just history—it is a call to action. Across generations, the fight for freedom has…
April 13, 2026DJOP Zoom Webinar on Immigration
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent program, "You shall not Oppress the Stranger: Jewish Perspectives on Immigration in the…
March 16, 2026Important PA election information for 2026: Request your mail in ballot NOW!
It may feel like winter will never end, but before we know it, Pennsylvania’s May 19 Primary Election will be…
January 26, 2026Why We Should Care About Trump’s Immigration Policies
First, they came for the Mexicans, and I did not speak out – because I was not a Mexican. Then…
January 2, 2026
