Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club

10/16/2026

New J-Weekly op-ed co-authored by RWJDC President Gia Daniller-Katz on behalf of eight Bay Area Jewish Democratic Clubs

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS STILL A HOME FOR JEWISH VALUES
"Across the Bay Area, we ourselves have witnessed anti-Israel rhetoric metastasize into hate speech. We have sat in county-level Democratic Central Committee meetings where concerns about antisemitism were dismissed. We have watched candidates for local office with no role in foreign policy lose Democratic endorsements because they refused to call Israel’s actions in Gaza a “genocide.” And we have lost count of the times we heard a version of, “I don’t hate Jews, just Zionists.”

We are seeing our party’s values hijacked and some are asking whether it’s time to walk away. For us the decision is simple: Stay and fight for the party that aligns with our values and policy positions. Only the Democratic Party works to ensure a country in which Jews and other historically marginalized communities can thrive. While there are loud voices against us, many strong allies remain within the party. We must work together to strengthen and grow those alliances, shaping the changes that benefit us all. Our Jewish voices are needed now more than ever..."

https://jweekly.com/2026/09/29/the-democratic-party-is-still-a-home-for-jewish-values/

Photo credit: Aaron Levy-Wolins/J

10/14/2026

Join RWJDC and District 2 Democratic Club this evening at Jewish Community Center of San Francisco for Ballot Proposition Breakdown: A Conversation with District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill — a conversation on the local measures on your Nov. ballot and the impact they could have on SF, followed by audience Q&A.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballot-proposition-breakdown-w-supervisor-stephen-sherrill-tickets-2003030189216?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/29/2026

RWJDC echoes the sentiments of those who have denounced the antisemitic harassment and violent threats directed at Senator Scott Wiener at the Trans March in San Francisco this past weekend by a group of fringe extremists. We are appalled by this vile behavior and those celebrating it. As Jewish civic leaders and elected officials have increasingly become the target of antisemitic attacks of this nature, we call upon Jewish community allies to denounce this hatred unequivocally and stand in solidarity with us. Hate has no place in San Francisco, or at Pride.

02/25/2026

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill and challenger Lori Brooke faced off in a forum moderated by Patrick Hoge of the SF Examiner, discussing their visions for the neighborhoods of District 2 and San Francisco as a whole ahead of the June 2nd election.

Watch the recap and share with friends and neighbors that live in District 2.

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12/20/2025

What a memorable evening at Hazie’s last night celebrating Hanukkah with community, conversation, and connection 🕎✨

The Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club hosted a joyful Latke & Vodka Hanukkah Party, bringing together friends, leaders, and neighbors committed to Jewish civic engagement and democratic values.

We were honored to hear from San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu and happy to see Rafael Mandelman, President of the Board of Supervisors, and Manny Yekutiel, District 8 Supervisor candidate—each sharing thoughtful insights and a deep commitment to the San Francisco Jewish community.

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12/17/2025

Please join us and special guest City Attorney David Chiu tomorrow evening for our annual Hanukkah event. We are asking allies of the Jewish community to come out in force, given the week it has been. Come light the menorah with us in allyship and support the work of your local Jewish Democratic Club: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rwjdc-latke-vodka-hanukah-party-tickets-1977115110518?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/30/2025

We are both distraught and outraged by the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen and other violent acts by settlers in the West Bank. The man accused of killing him had previously been sanctioned by the Biden Administration for past attacks and harassment of Palestinians only to have the sanctions reversed by President Trump earlier this year. Moreover, we note with deep concern that while on a recent advocacy mission to the SF Bay Area, Awdah was denied entry into the U.S. by the current Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency and will now never again be able to lend his voice in support of justice for his community.

We at the Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club wish to be clear:

Israel must conduct a thorough investigation, hold the perpetrator(s) fully accountable, and urgently reform its West Bank policies on settler violence, demolitions, and discriminatory building regulations. Extremist violence endangers lives, corrodes democratic values, and undermines Israel’s long-term security and moral standing.

Our support for Israel's existence as a homeland for the Jewish people and the safety of its citizens is resolute and unconditional. At the same time, our support for the policies of Israel's government is dependent on the policies in question — just as it is for the policies and actions of the U.S. government. May all of us who yearn for a future of peace continue to work diligently toward that vision together.

06/27/2025

Big thank you to the San Francisco Democratic Party (SF DCCC) for unanimously approving a strong statement to condemn the antisemitic assault on Manny's, other recent violent incidents, and escalating antisemitic rhetoric across the political spectrum. The vote of 30 "ayes" and 0 "no" votes or abstentions sends the message that our local Dem Party leaders and the communities they represent stand with the Jewish community of San Francisco and beyond 🙏. Particular gratitude to Lily Ho and Eric Kingsbury for sponsoring the resolution (text is below) as well as Chair Nancy Tung and all of the many Co-Sponsors!

A video recording of the 6-25 meeting can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RCb4Z0KWxjkkYxzCFNAmVDOn-SUL-ojVTlY3UYIdDbI/edit?usp=sharing

06/04/2025

Please join us for a fun event tomorrow evening!

01/31/2025

Hello All -- TODAY AT NOON is the deadline for people to register to vote in the ADEM elections. Make sure you yourself are registered!

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1️⃣ Register TODAY before noon!

Registration for electronic voting is now open & closes at noon this Friday, January 31, 2025.

To register, simply visit the ADEM registration page and select "online voting registration."

2️⃣ Voting Process:

Once registered, your voting credentials will arrive via U.S. mail in the next week.

Use these credentials to vote electronically by February 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

3️⃣ Voting Guidance?

In addition to voting for Gia Daniller-Katz, Martin Rawlings-Fein and Susan George,

Registration link is here:

To register to vote in your Assembly District Election, you must qualify as a registered Democrat. Please enter the following details exactly how you registered to vote.