Take Action : Protect election workers from interference and intimidation
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact a bill to protect election workers — as well as voters — from interference and intimidation. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [your name]....
Take Action: Require Gun Registration & Firearm Safety Certificate
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact bills that would require firearms to be registered annually, and a Firearm Safety Certificate. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [your...
Take Action : Remove Barriers to Youth Mental Health Resources
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact a bill that would require treatment denials from private insurance be automatically referred to the Independent Medical Review process. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator!...
Seder Supplement: “The Four Children” of Voter Engagement
The story of Passover is a story of fighting for justice. As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming eight days, we must remember to fight for justice and redemption in our own communities. With the 2024 General Election approaching, there’s no better place to start the...
The 2024 Election takes place on November 5th. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated: March 1, 2024 Proposition 1 (March 5th ballot) The Jewish Center for Justice supports voting 'YES' on Proposition 1 on the March 5th ballot. Proposition 1 would: Authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities for those with mental illness...
JCJ Hanukkah Justice Guide
The word Hanukkah means “dedication,” because we rededicated the Temple after it was destroyed by the Greeks thousands of years ago. Following the attacks on Israel and the rise in antisemitism worldwide, the story of Hanukkah has never been so relevant. While brave...
Questions (and Answers) about Israel
Nearly one month after Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel that started a war, you may discover that you have many questions about what is going on in Israel, who exactly Hamas is, and what JCJ’s position is on the conflict. Here are some of the most frequently asked...
A Critical Update on What is Happening in Israel
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 Looking for volunteer and giving opportunities? Donate / volunteer in Israel (click here). Donate from abroad (click here). “This is the most lethal assault against Jews since the Holocaust." – U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat...
A (Mostly) Complete Guide to Voting Rights Issues
In 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act to guarantee all Americans the right to vote. So why does it remain such a challenge for people to vote today? Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act prohibited “covered jurisdictions,” namely states and counties with a...
College in the Nation’s Capital: An Irreplaceable Experience
Since I was about 13 years old, I have had a pretty clear idea that I wanted to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology. However, after learning about the United States government and our nation’s history in school, and discussing politics with my dad, I wondered if...