(JEWISH GROUP) Jewish Democrats tout Harris-Walz commitment to Israel, fighting antisemitism ahead of convention

A major Jewish Democratic group is stepping up efforts to engage Jewish voters in crucial swing states ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week.

In a 30-second digital ad, exclusively shared with the Forward and set to go online Thursday, the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s PAC highlights Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as united in their commitment to bolstering the U.S.-Israel relationship and combating antisemitism.

The group said that they will spend $250,000 on this ad campaign. It’s an extension of a previous video focused on Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race last month and endorsed her as his successor. The campaign will specifically target Jewish voters in seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Halie Soifer, JDCA’s chief executive, said the organization is capitalizing on the interest generated by the upcoming Democratic Convention to engage with millions of Jewish voters in key battleground states. “It conveys the joy, hope, and promise of this presidential ticket,” she said, “and we hope it solidifies what is already strong support among Jewish voters for Democrats.”