JCJ Leader on Faith Community’s Role in Rebuilding Los Angeles
This week, Rabbi Joel Simonds, executive director of the Jewish Center for Justice, spoke with Sojourners about the faith community’s role in helping to rebuild Los Angeles following the Palisades and Eaton fires. that recovery efforts must be equitable,...
JCJ Responds to Ceasefire-Hostage Deal
In response to news that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal on Wednesday, January 15th, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement: As the details of the hostage deal unfold, we are reminded of the profound weight carried by each...
RECAP: California Props and Ballot Measures
The 2024 General Election took place on Tuesday, November 5th, with candidates and ballot initiatives at the national, statewide, and local level. While the Jewish Center for Justice does not endorse individual candidates running for office, we did take a position on...
October 7th: Honoring the Victims
As we mark one year since the horrifying terror attacks of October 7th, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection—on the grief, the impact, and the resilience we’ve witnessed within our community. For many of us, this past year has brought challenges in how we...