by Jewish Center for Justice | May 7, 2026 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
California’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. In California, eligible workers may be entitled to up to two hours of paid time off to vote if they do not have enough time outside of their work schedule. This policy is designed to ensure that work does not prevent...
by Jewish Center for Justice | May 4, 2026 | California, Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
Monday, May 4th marks an important milestone for California voters. Vote-by-mail ballots are now officially being sent out to every active registered voter across the state, and early voting sites are open. That means the June 2 primary is no longer something off in...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 30, 2026 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
California’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. It is one of the first chances voters have to shape what the general election will look like. In California’s “top-two” system—which applies not only to the governor’s race but to most statewide and legislative...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
Every year, on April 15, Americans pay their taxes, gather their documents, and double-check the details that keep everything in order. It’s a routine we can’t afford to forget. But while so many of us are focused on getting our refunds, many overlook something...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
The Jewish Center for Justice stands in firm opposition to the so-called SAVE Act currently moving through Congress. Despite its name, this bill is not about safeguarding democracy. Based on our reading of the legislation and our longstanding opposition to voter...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 2, 2026 | Featured, JCJ Blog
This article was originally posted in Vocal Media on Saturday, January 31, 2026. *** Rabbi Joel Thal Simonds on Tzedakah as Justice: Torah, Dignity, and Public Policy in Los Angeles How does Rabbi Joel Thal Simonds frame tzedakah as justice—not optional charity—while...
