The SAVE Act doesn’t save democracy. It shrinks it.
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...
Rabbi Simonds on Tzedakah as Justice
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...
Meeting the Moment: JCJ’s 2026 Legislative Priorities
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...
JCJ Statement on the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
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...
Resources for Those Impacted by SNAP Delays and the Shutdown
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...
Voter Guide: Proposition 50 in California
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California voters will be asked to vote to decide Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would reshape how the state’s legislative districts are drawn for the next four years. While redistricting may sound inconsequential, the stakes could...
8 Bills Awaiting the Governor’s Signature
Last week, the JCJ community made our voices heard. We picked up the phone and called our Assemblymembers and Senators, urging them to pass a slate of vital bills that protect LGBTQ rights, safeguard our environment, defend our immigrant neighbors, and lift up those...
Take Action : Protect Immigrant Rights in California
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 841, a bill to protect immigrant rights in California. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling from the Jewish...
Take Action : Expand California’s Paid Family Leave Program
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 590, a bill to expand California’s Paid Family Leave program. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling from the...
Take Action : Strengthen Safeguards Around Sensitive Health Data
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 497, a bill that would protect transgender Californians from investigations or legal threats originating in states where their care is criminalized. Find your California Assembly Member...