by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
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...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 2, 2026 | Featured, JCJ Blog
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...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 14, 2026 | Action - State & Local, Antisemitism, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
The challenges facing California in 2026 are not abstract or distant. They are already shaping daily life: from rising antisemitism and threats to LGBTQ+ safety, to housing insecurity, healthcare interference, climate disasters, and difficult budget decisions that...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 9, 2026 | Featured, Immigration, JCJ Blog
The killing of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of ICE was not an isolated incident. It is simply one of the few that was caught on camera. Across this country, we are witnessing a disturbing pattern: people shot in the streets, individuals violently detained, and...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 29, 2025 | California, Economic Justice, Featured
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...
