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...
How can I create meaningful change? JCJ has the answer.
Next November, I will be voting in a Presidential election for the first time. Although that feels like a long way off—by then I will have graduated high school and started college—candidates are already announcing their campaigns and the general public is starting to...
Take Action : Expand Heat Protection for Indoor Workers
Take ACTION by contacting Cal OSHA and your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact protections from extreme heat for those who work indoors. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Submit a petition to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards...
When it comes to gun violence and school shootings, we cannot wait for change
When an active shooter killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary on December 14, 2012, I was six years old—coincidentally, the same age as many of the victims. While many young students, myself included, could not fully comprehend what had happened that day, many of...
Even God needed a break. How could we not?
In the religiously and politically progressive spaces that the Jewish Center for Justice occupies, it is more common to see the Torah as a story with powerful moral lessons than an accurate historical account. As such, when it comes to the story of creation, we have...
After multiple encounters with antisemitism, it’s time for action
As a teenager living in Los Angeles—home to a very large Jewish community—one might think that I live in a bubble. A bubble free from antisemitism. However, this could not be further from the truth. Recently, Los Angeles has been experiencing a wave of antisemitism....