by Jewish Center for Justice | Nov 13, 2024 | California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ, Racial Justice
The 2024 General Election took place on Tuesday, November 5th, with candidates and ballot initiatives at the national, statewide, and local level. While the Jewish Center for Justice does not endorse individual candidates running for office, we did take a position on...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 7, 2024 | Anti-Semitism, Featured, Israel, JCJ Blog, Judaism
As we mark one year since the horrifying terror attacks of October 7th, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection—on the grief, the impact, and the resilience we’ve witnessed within our community. For many of us, this past year has brought challenges in how we...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 23, 2024 | Action - State & Local, Activism, Anti-Semitism, California, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
On August 31, the California State Legislature wrapped up its regular session by approving hundreds of pieces of legislation. Upon passage, these bills were sent to the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until the September 30 deadline to sign them into law. This...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 9, 2024 | California, Events, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
On Tuesday, November 5th, the 2024 General Election will take place on the national, statewide, and local level. Voters will be asked to cast their ballot on a number of candidates, from state senators to congressional representatives, as well as a number of...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 10, 2024 | Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism
Fellowship Coordinator My name is Talia Cohen and I start my first year of the Master’s in Social Work program at Columbia University this fall. Five years ago, I participated in JCJ’s summer cohort program and am thrilled to return as a mentor for the 2024...
