Soros-Funded Takeover of Jewish Council Sparks Controversy

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), once a representative of the Jewish community, has come under scrutiny after being rebranded as a Soros-funded leftist group. The organization, which had traditionally aligned with liberal Jewish values, now operates independently, distancing itself from its roots and embracing a radical agenda. In 2023, the JCPA received a $250,000 grant from George Soros's Open Society Foundations, marking a shift in its funding and priorities. The new leadership, including CEO Amy Spitalnick, former J Street spokesman, and board members like Kiyomi Kowalski, a Soros-backed activist, has shifted the JCPA's focus to supporting far-left causes, including Hamas supporters on college campuses. The organization's stance became controversial after the Oct 7 attacks. While the JCPA issued multiple statements condemning Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate, it failed to condemn the attacks on Jews. This prioritization of leftist ideologies over Jewish safety has drawn criticism, with observers noting the JCPA's alignment with Soros's anti-Israel agenda. The JCPA's transformation reflects a broader trend of Soros-backed groups infiltrating Jewish organizations, raising concerns about the erosion of Jewish community values and the manipulation of organizations for ideological purposes.

Published: 5/24/2025