by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
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...
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...
