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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How a Seattle rabbi campaigned to protect undocumented immigrants in his community
On Wednesday, July 17, former JCJ seminary fellow and current Assistant Rabbi at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle joined immigrant rights advocates, elected officials, and members of different faith networks to march from Riverton Park United Methodist Church in...
read moreWhat I discovered about my advocacy after meeting with Mayor Garcetti’s office
For as long as I can recall, our nation has been stuck in a cyclical, destructive pattern wherein rapidly changing news cycles whip us from one story to the next by the hour, and sometimes even by the minute. Caught in this cycle, we become easily distracted from our...
read moreWhat happened when I attended a rally to close detention centers, at a detention center
Last Wednesday, July 3, fellow JCJ intern Lindsay Morgenstein and I drove to the Theo Lacy Immigration Detention Center in Orange, California, a facility which serves as a maximum-security jail for immigrant detainees. While I did not go inside, it was clear from what...
read moreUpdate: The status of the Israeli elections
On September 17, 2019, the Israeli government will hold an election for parliament and present the majority with the opportunity to form a new coalition and install their party’s leader as the country’s Prime Minister. This election will follow the April 2019 election...
read moreWhat is the Fairness for Farm Workers Act?
The purpose of H.R.1080, also known as the The Fairness for Farm Workers Act, is to provide fair overtime compensation for farm and agricultural workers across the nation. The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an existing law...
read moreTaking action to protect our nation’s Dreamers
The purpose of H.R. 6 (The American Dream and Promise Act) is to provide permanent status to minors brought illegally to the US (Dreamers) and recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). H.R. 6 passed in the House of...
read moreJCJ Action: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act
On Thursday Night May 9th, the Jewish Center for Justice celebrated 2 years of advocacy, education and leadership development. With food, drinks and celebration, we did what we do best… fight for a better tomorrow. Hundreds of letters were signed to our elected...
read moreWhy JCJ is concerned over the 2020 census citizenship question
As the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether to allow for the placement of a citizenship question on the 2020 census, the Jewish Center for Justice echoes the important and powerful words of our Board Member and Los Angeles Unified School District Vice President...
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