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5 Facts about the California Budget

5 Facts about the California Budget

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 17, 2023 | Advocacy, California, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

Every new year presents an opportunity to work with coalitions, advocates, and elected officials to craft legislation that will improve the lives of everyday Californians. While it is an exciting opportunity to work on shaping our state’s legislative future,...
9 Resources for LGBTQ youth in Texas and Florida

9 Resources for LGBTQ youth in Texas and Florida

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 9, 2022 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2022, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ

JCJ Fellows responded to the horrific anti-LGBTQ bills going through the Texas and Florida State Legislatures by compiling a list of orgs to help provide legal, emotional, and financial resources for LGBTQ youth and their families. Texas The Transgender Education...
Three Actions You Can Take to Honor Black History Month

Three Actions You Can Take to Honor Black History Month

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 31, 2022 | Activism, California, Cohorts, Criminal Justice Reform, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Racial Justice, Voting Rights

This post was updated on January 31, 2022. Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of African Americans in United States history. While so much has been accomplished in...
VIDEO: What happened in 2021?

VIDEO: What happened in 2021?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 21, 2021 | Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

In 2021, the JCJ community advocated for bold policies that help the most vulnerable populations. Together we: Helped pass the American Rescue Plan and Women’s Health Act Advocated for the abolishment of the Senate filibuster Urged support for paid family leave...
Take action to codify the right to reproductive choice into law

Take action to codify the right to reproductive choice into law

by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 8, 2021 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2021, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Women’s Rights

We call upon the Senate to pass The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, also called H.R. 3755, which passed the House of Representatives in September of 2021.  The Jewish Center for Justice is helping to mobilize the Jewish community and other communities of faith...
JCJ offers a 3-part Legislative Advocacy Training Series. Here’s how to sign up.

JCJ offers a 3-part Legislative Advocacy Training Series. Here’s how to sign up.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 3, 2021 | Activism, Advocacy, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

The Jewish Center for Justice recently launched our Legislative Advocacy Training Series, a three-part series that is designed to: Empower current and future leaders to build a more compassionate and just society. Connect justice activists with unique opportunities to...
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