by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 18, 2024 | Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
The story of Passover is a story of fighting for justice. As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming eight days, we must remember to fight for justice and redemption in our own communities. With the 2024 General Election approaching, there’s no better place to start the...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 16, 2024 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
Updated: March 1, 2024 Proposition 1 (March 5th ballot) The Jewish Center for Justice supports voting ‘YES’ on Proposition 1 on the March 5th ballot. Proposition 1 would: Authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities for those with...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 7, 2023 | Anti-Semitism, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism
The word Hanukkah means “dedication,” because we rededicated the Temple after it was destroyed by the Greeks thousands of years ago. Following the attacks on Israel and the rise in antisemitism worldwide, the story of Hanukkah has never been so relevant. While brave...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 24, 2023 | Anti-Semitism, Featured, Ideas, Israel, JCJ Blog, Judaism
Nearly one month after Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel that started a war, you may discover that you have many questions about what is going on in Israel, who exactly Hamas is, and what JCJ’s position is on the conflict. Here are some of the most frequently asked...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 9, 2023 | Featured, Israel, JCJ Blog, Judaism
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 Looking for volunteer and giving opportunities? Donate / volunteer in Israel (click here). Donate from abroad (click here). “This is the most lethal assault against Jews since the Holocaust.” – U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 24, 2023 | Featured, JCJ Blog, Voting
In 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act to guarantee all Americans the right to vote. So why does it remain such a challenge for people to vote today? Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act prohibited “covered jurisdictions,” namely states and counties with a...
