Act to Protect Marriage Equality
Take ACTION by contacting your Senators and Representatives and urging them to support the Respect for Marriage Act bill. U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 Find your Senator! Sample script: “Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [your Senator]...
RECAP: What happened to JCJ supported propositions and ballot measures?
The 2022 Midterm Election has officially concluded. While most races and propositions have been settled, several still remain undecided as the final ballot count comes in. In addition to national and statewide Get Out The Vote efforts, the Jewish Center for Justice...
The 2022 Midterm Elections take place on November 8th. Here’s what you need to know.
On Tuesday, November 8, the 2022 Midterm Elections will take place on the national, statewide, and local level. Voters will be asked to cast their ballot on a number of candidates, from state senators to congressional representatives, as well as a number of...
Gov. Newsom has until September 30 to sign these bills
With the California legislative cycle now complete, there are a number of bills on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. The governor has until September 30th to sign these bills into law. Below are 8 of many bills for which we have advocated and call on the governor to...
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, explained
For over a year, the Jewish Center for Justice community has been urging Congress to enact a robust economic and environmental justice bill through a process called budget reconciliation. In this era of hyper-partisanship, a Senate rule called the filibuster—which...
Take Action to Save a Child’s Life
This week we observe the Jewish holiday of Tisha B’av, a day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of our temples in Jerusalem and other catastrophes our people have faced. This holiday compels us to mourn, fast, and reflect on the collective tragedies of our...
Reproductive Rights : An Update
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there have been several developments in both California and Washington, DC regarding reproductive health care. ⇊ Scroll to the bottom for actions YOU can take ⇊ CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1666 which...
Pride Month Action: Protect the LGBTQ+ Community
The Jewish Center for Justice commends the Biden administration for signing the Executive Order on Advancing Equality for LGBTQI+ Individuals on June 15, 2022. This Order comes in response to hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ laws proposed or enacted in state legislatures that...
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe. Now what?
Last month, we learned of a leaked Supreme Court memo pointing toward a likely overturning of Roe v. Wade. By pushing the decision on abortion rights to the states, individuals will be denied the fundamental right to body autonomy that has been upheld for nearly 50...
How to take action on the newly proposed Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Framework
The Jewish Center for Justice calls upon the Senate and the House of Representative to support and pass the Bipartisan Gun Control Framework, currently being drafted. The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and gun violence prevention groups as...