by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 17, 2025 | California, Environment, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog
This week, Rabbi Joel Simonds, executive director of the Jewish Center for Justice, spoke with Sojourners about the faith community’s role in helping to rebuild Los Angeles following the Palisades and Eaton fires. that recovery efforts must be equitable,...
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 | Sep 23, 2024 | Activism, Anti-Semitism, Archived 2024, California, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
On August 31, the California State Legislature wrapped up its regular session by approving hundreds of pieces of legislation. Upon passage, these bills were sent to the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until the September 30 deadline to sign them into law. This...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 8, 2023 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2023, California, Environment, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog
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...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 27, 2023 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2023, Environment, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog
Take ACTION by contacting your Assembly Member urging them to support Senate Bill 252. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: “Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of Assembly Member] to pass the Senate Bill 252. This...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 27, 2023 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2023, Environment, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog
Take ACTION by urging your California senator m to support Senate Bill 253. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email script: “Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of Senator] to pass the Senate Bill 253....