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The Micah D. Bycel Fund for Legislative Fellows
On August 27, 2022, the Jewish Center for Justice community suffered a devastating loss with the sudden and untimely death of Board Member Micah Bycel (z”l).
The JCJ community has created a special fund to honor Micah’s memory and secure his legacy. Micah was a kind and compassionate soul. He saw a broken world and was determined to make it better for his kids and the next generation. In his honor, The Micah D. Bycel Fund for Legislative Fellows will help shape the next generation of Jewish justice activists.
In addition to the Fund, we have renamed the program, The Micah D. Bycel Legislative Fellowship. All future fellows will learn of Micah’s memory and advocate for justice in his honor.
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Resources for Those Impacted by SNAP Delays and the Shutdown
As we near the one-month mark of the federal government shutdown, we know this has been an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for many. So we want to make a few things clear.
If you’ve missed a paycheck — or are about to — we are here for you.
If you’re among the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits are delayed or uncertain, we are here for you.
No one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. JCJ is committed to sharing information and connecting you with our network of local and national food banks and community partners to ensure there is food on your tables and support in your corner.
Please utilize the following resources should you be in need.
- Dial 211 for local help and assistance.
- Click here for additional Employment Development Department resources.
- Click here to find a local food bank (national).
- Click here to find a food bank in the city of Los Angeles.
- Click here to learn about food programs for youth, teens, and seniors in Los Angeles County.
- Click here to learn about how Gopuff is donating up to $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients.
- Click here to learn about DoorDash’s Project DASH, which delivers on behalf of food banks and pantries, community action agencies, and other social impact organizations.
- Click here to learn about additional local food pantries, meal services, and more.
You are not alone. We see you. We’re with you.
Voter Guide: Proposition 50 in California
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California voters will be asked to vote to decide Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would reshape how the state’s legislative districts are drawn for the next four years. While redistricting may sound inconsequential, the stakes could...
8 Bills Awaiting the Governor’s Signature
Last week, the JCJ community made our voices heard. We picked up the phone and called our Assemblymembers and Senators, urging them to pass a slate of vital bills that protect LGBTQ rights, safeguard our environment, defend our immigrant neighbors, and lift up those...
