Advocacy
Inspired by our tradition’s call for tikkun olam, JCJ engages in actions to protect the most vulnerable in our society. We support social policies that align with our values at the local, state, and federal levels. Find out more about the issues for which JCJ advocates below.
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JCJ Condemns Senate Passage of Harmful Tax Bill
In response to today’s Senate vote to pass a deeply harmful tax bill, approved 51–50 with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, the Jewish Center For Justice released the following statement: We strongly condemn today’s Senate vote to pass a deeply...
JCJ Expresses Outrage Over SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ Books
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, allowing parents to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ-themed books on the basis of religious freedom, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement: JCJ is disappointed by the...
JCJ Expresses Outrage SCOTUS Over Planned Parenthood Ruling
In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic which allows states to slash Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and bars individuals from suing to enforce their choice of provider, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the...
Take Action : Put Lifesaving Resources in Students’ Hands
Take ACTION by contacting your California legislators and urging them to support AB 727, which which would place the Trevor Project’s crisis hotline number on all student ID cards—ensuring LGBTQ+ youth always have access to lifesaving support at school. Find your...
Take Action : Protect Health Care Access and Dignity
Take ACTION by contacting your California legislators and urging them to support SB 418, which protects transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Californians from discrimination by health insurers and service providers. Everyone deserves access to healthcare without fear...
Take Action : Streamline Legal Name and Gender Changes
Take ACTION by contacting your California legislators and urging them to support AB 1084, which will streamline gender marker and name changes by removing objection windows for adults, and ensure prompt court and registry updates for youth with parental...
“What is Zionism?” Six Things to Know
What is Zionism? Zionism is the belief in the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in our ancestral homeland of Israel. It affirms that Jews, like all peoples, have the right to live in safety, dignity, and sovereignty in a nation of their own. Who popularized...
Why Israel’s Strike on Iran Matters
Israel's attack on Iran wasn’t about politics. It was about survival. Iran’s regime has pushed toward nuclear capability while funding terror across the region. Israel acted to prevent catastrophe. Read on to understand what’s at stake. 1. This is not about...