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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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JCJ’s 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and the Jewish Center for Justice is committed to helping our community vote informed, vote their values, and make their voices heard.
Voting is one of the most basic rights in any democracy. American Jews have long stood with disenfranchised communities in support of voting rights, and JCJ continues to advocate for efforts that protect access to the ballot box for every eligible voter.
That’s why we created the JCJ 2026 Voter Guide, a practical resource for Californians preparing to cast their ballots in this year’s midterm election.
The guide includes:
- Key election dates and deadlines, from vote-by-mail ballots and voter registration to Election Day
- JCJ’s positions on select statewide ballot measures, including Propositions 1, 4, 5, 39, and 45
- A step-by-step voting plan to help you prepare before casting your ballot
- Official California voting resources to check your registration, learn about voting by mail, and find additional voting information
As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, JCJ does not endorse candidates or political parties. Our voter guide takes positions only on propositions that directly intersect with the issues JCJ has worked on and the Jewish values that have consistently guided our advocacy.
Read the full JCJ 2026 Voter Guide below to learn what’s on the ballot and make your voting plan.
Click here 👉 JCJ 2026 Voter Guide
Check your registration. Review your ballot. Make your voting plan.
Vote informed. Vote your values. Make your voice heard.
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