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Angelenos: We need you right now

Angelenos: We need you right now

by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 13, 2020 | California, JCJ Blog, Judaism

The LA County Board of Supervisors is meeting tomorrow morning, Tuesday, April 14, and we need to urge them to support the Healthy LA platform to ensure the safety and well-being of the 10 million people who call LA home. Two weeks ago, the same Board voted to provide...
How JCJ is pursuing justice amid the Coronavirus threat

How JCJ is pursuing justice amid the Coronavirus threat

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 17, 2020 | Activism, California, Economic Justice, Featured, JCJ Blog

*This post was originally published on March 17, 2020* “We have entered a time of uncertainty and fear, during which we will all have our moments of deep pain. But as a community we will strengthen one another, we will gather stones together, and we will build...
Taking precaution, JCJ cancelled a Sacramento advocacy day. Here’s what we did instead.

Taking precaution, JCJ cancelled a Sacramento advocacy day. Here’s what we did instead.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 12, 2020 | Advocacy, California, Events, Featured, JCJ Blog

By Rabbi Joel Simonds Yesterday a mix of board members and lay leaders gathered both in the JCJ offices and online to engage with elected officials on our advocacy agenda for the upcoming year.  Emphasizing our pursuit for a brighter tomorrow, we spoke with State...
Los Angeles Housing Crisis: Stop Rejecting Ideas and Start Presenting Real Solutions

Los Angeles Housing Crisis: Stop Rejecting Ideas and Start Presenting Real Solutions

by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 11, 2020 | California, Economic Justice, Featured, JCJ Blog

Over the past two decades, California has experienced a surge in home and rental prices, resulting in a massive housing and homelessness crisis which the state has struggled to manage. In 2019 alone, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found that there were...
SB 50 must pass CA Senate this month or it dies. Here’s what you can do.

SB 50 must pass CA Senate this month or it dies. Here’s what you can do.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 21, 2020 | California, Economic Justice, Featured, JCJ Blog

Next week, legislators will convene in Sacramento to discuss Senate Bill 50, known as the More HOMES Act. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, SB 50 will speed up the construction of affordable homes while protecting vulnerable tenants against displacement. The Jewish...
JCJ advocated for a number of bills in 2019. These 6 were signed into law.

JCJ advocated for a number of bills in 2019. These 6 were signed into law.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 14, 2020 | Activism, Advocacy, California, JCJ Blog

In 2019, the Jewish Center for Justice advocated for dozens of bills on the state and national level. As we shape our legislative agenda for 2020, let’s take a look back at some of the legislative highlights over the past year. While nearly every bill JCJ backed on...
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