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Meeting the Moment: JCJ’s 2026 Legislative Priorities

Meeting the Moment: JCJ’s 2026 Legislative Priorities

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 14, 2026 | Action - State & Local, Antisemitism, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ

The challenges facing California in 2026 are not abstract or distant. They are already shaping daily life: from rising antisemitism and threats to LGBTQ+ safety, to housing insecurity, healthcare interference, climate disasters, and difficult budget decisions that...
JCJ Leader on Faith Community’s Role in Rebuilding Los Angeles

JCJ Leader on Faith Community’s Role in Rebuilding Los Angeles

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,...
RECAP: California Props and Ballot Measures

RECAP: California Props and Ballot Measures

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...
10 California Bills to Advocate for in September

10 California Bills to Advocate for in September

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 23, 2024 | Activism, Antisemitism, 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...
Take Action : Expand Heat Protection for Indoor Workers

Take Action : Expand Heat Protection for Indoor Workers

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...
Take Action : Help Pass Fossil Fuel Divestment in California

Take Action : Help Pass Fossil Fuel Divestment in California

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...
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