Why I Believe the Association of Jewish Psychologists Should NOT Be Awarded a Seat on APA’s Council of Representatives

Note: This open letter reflects my personal views and not those of any group with which I am affiliated. A PDF version is available here. July 27, 2026 Dear Members of the American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives: It is my strong and informed opinion that the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) should not be awarded an ethnic psychological association seat …

APA’s Council Meeting: Human Rights Win, Fear Loses

Note: This opinion piece reflects my own personal views and not those of any group with which I am affiliated. I was not present at the meeting I describe below. Last weekend, the 180-member governing Council of Representatives of the American Psychological Association held its annual midwinter meeting in Washington, DC. In a series of crucial …

My Significant Concerns about the Association of Jewish Psychologists

Note: This opinion piece reflects my own personal views and not those of any group with which I am affiliated.  Several colleagues have asked me recently why I think it would be a very serious mistake for the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) to be awarded a seat on the American Psychological Association’s (APA) governing Council …