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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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Check Your Voter Registration on Tax Day
Every year, on April 15, Americans pay their taxes, gather their documents, and double-check the details that keep everything in order. It’s a routine we can’t afford to forget. But while so many of us are focused on getting our refunds, many overlook something just as important: making sure we’re registered and ready to vote.
Civic participation doesn’t come with a deadline reminder in the same way, but it matters just as much. So as Tax Day approaches, take a moment beyond filing. Check your voter registration, update your information if needed, and make sure your voice is ready to be heard when it counts.
Resources for checking your voter registration (nationwide):
🇺🇸 Check your registration (official U.S. site)
🔎 Confirm your voter registration status (USA.gov guide)
⚡ Check if you’re registered in 30 seconds (Vote.org tool)
🗳️ Find your state’s official registration lookup (Can I Vote)
California-specific:
📍 Check your LA County registration status
The SAVE Act doesn’t save democracy. It shrinks it.
The Jewish Center for Justice stands in firm opposition to the so-called SAVE Act currently moving through Congress. Despite its name, this bill is not about safeguarding democracy. Based on our reading of the legislation and our longstanding opposition to voter...
Rabbi Simonds on Tzedakah as Justice
This article was originally posted in Vocal Media on Saturday, January 31, 2026. *** Rabbi Joel Thal Simonds on Tzedakah as Justice: Torah, Dignity, and Public Policy in Los Angeles How does Rabbi Joel Thal Simonds frame tzedakah as justice—not optional charity—while...
