The National Association of Jewish Legislators (NAJL)
Network. Learn. Advocate.
Jewish legislators breakfast at 2022 NCSL conference in Denver.
Overview
NAJL is an organization for Jewish elected officials. By bringing together Jewish state legislators from across the country, we create a valuable network through which to share policy ideas, concerns and opportunities, and network. While we span political parties, religious affiliation and interests, we have the common commitment to public service and "tikkun olam"--repairing the world.
“You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.”
— Pirkei avot 2:21
NAJL members at the Jewish breakfast during the National Council of State Legislators Conference (circa 2019)
The National Association of Jewish Legislators (NAJL) serves as a national nonpartisan network and forum for Jewish state legislators. NAJL and Jewish legislators across the nation are at the front line fighting anti-Semitism and serving as Jewish voices in our state capitols.
NAJL also promotes support for Israel at the state government level, promotes Jewish values of civility, inclusiveness and tolerance, and encourages a new generation of Jewish Americans to run for public office and engage in electoral campaigns. The organization also seeks to expand the national network of Jewish legislators to best represent Jewish interests at the local, state and national levels.