“What is Zionism?” Six Things to Know
What is Zionism? Zionism is the belief in the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in our ancestral homeland of Israel. It affirms that Jews, like all peoples, have the right to live in safety, dignity, and sovereignty in a nation of their own. Who popularized...
Why Israel’s Strike on Iran Matters
Israel's attack on Iran wasn’t about politics. It was about survival. Iran’s regime has pushed toward nuclear capability while funding terror across the region. Israel acted to prevent catastrophe. Read on to understand what’s at stake. 1. This is not about...
Understanding Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
This morning, June 18th, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth—including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and other treatments recommended by medical professionals and supported by loving families. At...
JCJ Expresses Outrage over SCOTUS Ruling on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Children
In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, which allows Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth to remain in effect, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement. The Jewish Center for Justice is...
JCJ Responds to Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities
In response to Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities on June 12, the Jewish Center for Justice released the following statement: Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities was not unprovoked. Iran has spent years funding and arming Israel’s enemies—Hamas,...
JCJ Responds to Forceable Removal of Sen. Padilla for DHS Press Conference
In response to California Senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from a Kristi Noem news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, the Jewish Center for Justice has issued the following statement: The Jewish Center for Justice is outraged by the violent treatment of...
JCJ Responds to Hijacking of ICE Protests by anti-Israel Movement
In response to anti-Israel demonstrators showing up at protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement: Recent protests against ICE raids and state violence are critical acts of justice. But some have tried to...
JCJ Responds to the Deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles
In response to President Donald Trump sending the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to protests to protect immigrant communities, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement: The Jewish Center for Justice proudly calls Los Angeles home—a city...
Four Justice Questions for Passover
Each year at Passover, we ask the Four Questions to spark reflection and dialogue. This year, we bring our justice values to the table with four modern questions—grounded in JCJ’s mission to protect the vulnerable, uplift the oppressed, and pursue equity for all....
JCJ Condemns Trump Administration’s Tariffs
In response to President Trump's recent implementation of sweeping tariffs—including a 10% baseline on all imports and a 17% tariff specifically on Israeli goods—the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement: “The Jewish Center for Justice strongly...