Three key immigrant justice bills in the Senate that require our action
The Jewish Center For Justice calls upon the U.S. Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 1603), the Access To Counsel Act of 2021 (H.R. 1573), and the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimnation For Nonimmigrants Act (H.R. 1333), all of which...
JCJ congratulates new Israeli coalition government, hopeful for peace and prosperity
After 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu as Israeli Prime Minister — the last two and half years of which has been consumed with political chaos, multiple elections, and failed coalitions — Israel swore in a new coalition government on Sunday. The coalition government...
What are the 4 ‘A’s of Advocacy?
As part of the Jewish Center for Justice's mission to empower the current and future generations with the tools and confidence they need to be change makers in their communities, we have created a resource about the 4 A's of Advocacy. Download our graphics, share them...
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will prioritize accountability of law enforcement. Here’s how to take action.
We call upon the Senate to pass The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, also called H.R. 1280, which passed the House of Representatives in early March. The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and working with racial justice and...
Important resources for understanding the events in Israel
Our collective hearts break as we witness the violence unfolding in Jerusalem and across Israel. In the midst of violent protests in Jerusalem and other cities around the country, and as families seek bomb shelters to protect themselves from rockets in Gaza, we urge...
Statement on the passing of Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein (z”l)
The Jewish Center for Justice community mourns the loss of one of our first supporters and champions Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein. Rabbi Feinstein had a beautiful career serving communities in San Antonio, Texas and South Bend, Indiana as well as serving as the Senior...
Need Passover Resources? JCJ has you covered.
Matzah prep, the JCJ way No Yeast? No Worries! Last year, JCJ’s Legislative Fellowship Director Elias Chajet and his wife, Michelle Blumenthal, created an easy and delicious 18-minute Matzah Recipe. Watch the video and try it out for yourself! Recommended Haggadot and...
JCJ’s Justice Guide to Passover
Each Passover we are instructed that in every generation each person should see themselves as if they were freed from bondage in Egypt. In so doing, we remind ourselves that there are many who still face grave injustices in our society. Whether or not you sit at a...
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 is in the SENATE >> Here’s how to take action
We call upon the Senate to pass the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, also called H.R. 6, which has passed the House of Representatives The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and immigration reform groups as well as people of faith in...
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 is in the SENATE >> Here’s how to take action
The Jewish Center for Justice calls upon the Senate to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, also called H.R. 8, which has passed in the House of Representatives. The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and gun-violence prevention...