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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 updated on March 30, 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 again that...
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...
What to expect: Today’s Supreme Court arguments on abortion access

What to expect: Today’s Supreme Court arguments on abortion access

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 4, 2020 | Featured, JCJ Blog, Women’s Rights

OVERVIEW Today, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee from the state of Louisiana. This case, which will be ruled on in the coming June 2020 term, is a pivotal one concerning safe access to abortion...
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, Environment, 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...
“Dean of Rabbinic Social Justice in this Country”: Honoring Rabbi Richard Levy (1937 – 2019)

“Dean of Rabbinic Social Justice in this Country”: Honoring Rabbi Richard Levy (1937 – 2019)

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 26, 2019 | Activism, Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism

This past Friday, June the 21st, the Jewish world lost a social justice giant in Rabbi Richard Levy. Rabbi Levy was a passionate advocate for civil rights, social justice, and peace. At the invitation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he was part of a delegation of 16...
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  • How JCJ is pursuing justice amid the Coronavirus threat
  • Taking precaution, JCJ cancelled a Sacramento advocacy day. Here’s what we did instead.
  • What to expect: Today’s Supreme Court arguments on abortion access
  • Los Angeles Housing Crisis: Stop Rejecting Ideas and Start Presenting Real Solutions
  • SB 50 must pass CA Senate this month or it dies. Here’s what you can do.

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