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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The 2024 Election takes place on November 5th. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated: March 1, 2024 Proposition 1 (March 5th ballot) The Jewish Center for Justice supports voting 'YES' on Proposition 1 on the March 5th ballot. Proposition 1 would: Authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities for those with mental illness...
Questions (and Answers) about Israel
Nearly one month after Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel that started a war, you may discover that you have many questions about what is going on in Israel, who exactly Hamas is, and what JCJ’s position is on the conflict. Here are some of the most frequently asked...
A Critical Update on What is Happening in Israel
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 Looking for volunteer and giving opportunities? Donate / volunteer in Israel (click here). Donate from abroad (click here). “This is the most lethal assault against Jews since the Holocaust." – U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat...
Take Action : Expand Heat Protection for Indoor Workers
Take ACTION by contacting Cal OSHA and your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact protections from extreme heat for those who work indoors. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Submit a petition to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards...
When it comes to gun violence and school shootings, we cannot wait for change
When an active shooter killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary on December 14, 2012, I was six years old—coincidentally, the same age as many of the victims. While many young students, myself included, could not fully comprehend what had happened that day, many of...
Even God needed a break. How could we not?
In the religiously and politically progressive spaces that the Jewish Center for Justice occupies, it is more common to see the Torah as a story with powerful moral lessons than an accurate historical account. As such, when it comes to the story of creation, we have...
Take Action : Protect medical privacy
Take ACTION by contacting your State Senator urging them to support AB 254. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of Senator] to pass Assembly Bill 254, which will protect the...
Take Action : Protect LGBTQ+ foster youth in California
Take ACTION by contacting your Assembly Member urging them to support Senate Bill 407. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of Assembly Member] to pass Senate Bill 407, which...