How JCJ is pursuing justice amid the Coronavirus threat
*This post was originally published on March 17, 2020* "We have entered a time of uncertainty and fear, during which we will all have our moments of deep pain. But as a community we will strengthen one another, we will gather stones together, and we will build again...
Taking precaution, JCJ cancelled a Sacramento advocacy day. Here’s what we did instead.
By Rabbi Joel Simonds Yesterday a mix of board members and lay leaders gathered both in the JCJ offices and online to engage with elected officials on our advocacy agenda for the upcoming year. Emphasizing our pursuit for a brighter tomorrow, we spoke with State...
What to expect: Today’s Supreme Court arguments on abortion access
OVERVIEW Today, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee from the state of Louisiana. This case, which will be ruled on in the coming June 2020 term, is a pivotal one concerning safe access to abortion...
Los Angeles Housing Crisis: Stop Rejecting Ideas and Start Presenting Real Solutions
Over the past two decades, California has experienced a surge in home and rental prices, resulting in a massive housing and homelessness crisis which the state has struggled to manage. In 2019 alone, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found that there were...
SB 50 must pass CA Senate this month or it dies. Here’s what you can do.
Next week, legislators will convene in Sacramento to discuss Senate Bill 50, known as the More HOMES Act. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, SB 50 will speed up the construction of affordable homes while protecting vulnerable tenants against displacement. The Jewish...
JCJ advocated for a number of bills in 2019. These 6 were signed into law.
In 2019, the Jewish Center for Justice advocated for dozens of bills on the state and national level. As we shape our legislative agenda for 2020, let’s take a look back at some of the legislative highlights over the past year. While nearly every bill JCJ backed on...
Not sure where to donate on #GivingTuesday? Here are 3 ideas.
**This article has been updated since it was originally posted on November 27, 2018. This Giving Tuesday, the Jewish Center for Justice community would like to direct your attention to several organizations and causes we have worked with this past year that are making...
Joining faith groups, JCJ signs on to amicus brief supporting DACA program
Last week, the Jewish Center for Justice joined more than 100 U.S. religious or religiously-affiliated organizations by signing an amicus brief in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program. The brief states: "Amici believe, on the basis of...
Here are the justice-driven bills awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature
**This post was updated on October 10 to reflect the current status of each piece of legislation** When California’s legislative session ended last week, elected officials worked through the night to ensure all eligible bills reached the desk of Governor Gavin...
As California’s legislative session comes a close, here’s where we are
California's legislative session, which began back in January when Governor Gavin Newsom took office, comes to a close this Friday, September 13. As we look back on our legislative agenda for 2019, several bills JCJ worked on have actually been signed into law. Others...