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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JCJ Updates: What is happening in Israel?
When Israel faces external threats, we often see it as our mission to educate the JCJ community, our partners, and the public at-large about what’s happening. This is typically an incredible responsibility as the nuance of each situation is usually missing from...
Three Actions You Can Take to Honor Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is the annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of women in United States history. While so much has been accomplished in the fight for equal rights, we also know that the path toward true justice is long. Our Jewish tradition...
Take Action : Help Pass Fossil Fuel Divestment in California
Take ACTION by contacting your State Senators and urging them to support Senate Bill 252. Find your California Representative and Senator! Sample script: “Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of Senator] to pass the Senate Bill 252. This bill...
Take Action : Force Corporations to Disclose Carbon Footprint
Take ACTION by urging your California senator m to support Senate Bill 253. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email script: “Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of Senator] to pass the Senate Bill 253....
Take Action : Increase the Amount of Protected Paid Sick Leave from 3 to 7 Days
Take action by urging your California senator to pass SB 616, which was referred to committees on February 22, 2023. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email script: Hello. My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am calling to urge...
Take Action : Expand the Right to Vote in California
Take action by urging your California assembly member to pass Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 (ACA 4), which may be heard in committee in March 9, 2023. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email script: Hello. My name is...
Take Action : Codify Family Caregiver Protections into Law
Take ACTION by urging your California assembly member to support The Family Caregiver Anti-Discrimination Act, AB 524. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email script: Hello. My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am calling to urge...
Take action : Create More Equitable Access to Paid Family Leave Wage
Take action by urging your California assembly member to pass AB 518, Paid Family Leave for Chosen Family, which was referred to the committee on insurance on February 17, 2023. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email...