by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 29, 2025 | California, Economic Justice, Featured
As we near the one-month mark of the federal government shutdown, we know this has been an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for many. So we want to make a few things clear. If you’ve missed a paycheck — or are about to — we are here for you. If you’re among the...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 9, 2025 | Action - State & Local, Activism, California, Children, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 590, a bill to expand California’s Paid Family Leave program. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling from the...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 10, 2025 | Children, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, Immigration, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ, Racial Justice, Voting Rights
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....
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 3, 2025 | Advocacy, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog
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...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Nov 13, 2024 | California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ, Racial Justice
The 2024 General Election took place on Tuesday, November 5th, with candidates and ballot initiatives at the national, statewide, and local level. While the Jewish Center for Justice does not endorse individual candidates running for office, we did take a position on...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 4, 2023 | California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
Each year, we gather around the Seder table to regale friends and family with the story of our ancestors escaping bondage in Egypt. We share stories of Moses’ growth from a boy who doesn’t know his true identity to a leader whom the Israelite people can turn to. We...
