Education, leadership development, and advocacy from a progressive Jewish platform
The Jewish Center for Justice is a distinguished social justice, education, and leadership development platform that empowers current and future leaders to build a more compassionate and just society.
A diverse movement and community spanning generations and denominations, JCJ connects Jewish justice activists with unique opportunities to formulate their voices and make a real impact on issues such as immigration, gun violence prevention, economic justice, climate change, and more.
“Engaging with JCJ on campus has enriched my college experience by providing the tools and confidence I needed to raise my voice for justice, as well as a better understanding of how my activism is intrinsically linked to my Judaism.”
— Kevin Gibson, UC Berkeley
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Take Action : Protect Immigrant Rights in California
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 841, a bill to protect immigrant rights in California.
- Find your California Assembly Member and Senator!
Sample script:
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling from the Jewish Center for Justice to urge [Name of Assembly Member or Senator] to support SB 841.
This bill empowers employees at homeless shelters, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and human trafficking service providers to protect the privacy and safety of vulnerable individuals by restricting access to nonpublic areas. This measure is intended to ensure that individuals seeking help are not deterred by fear of immigration enforcement.
As a Californian and a person of faith, I believe in the fundamental right to privacy, access to essential healthcare, and the call to welcome the stranger. I urge [Name of Assembly Member or Senator] to support SB 841 and help ensure that all Californians can access the care they need without fear.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
What is JCJ advocating for?
SB 841 would:
- Allow employees at a homeless shelter, rape crisis center, domestic violence shelter, or human trafficking service provider to prevent immigration enforcement (ICE) from entering nonpublic areas in these facilities.
Access could only be granted by the director of each facility if the ICE agent provides a valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a valid judicial warrant.
Why do we support it?
The Jewish Center for Justice firmly believes that every person, regardless of immigration status, should be treated with respect. Leviticus 19:33-34 shares “when a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner among you must be treated as your native born. Love them as yourself, as you were foreigners in Egypt.” It is our responsibility to accept and protect every person. Rooted in this core value, we express our strong support for SB 841, a bill that safeguards immigrants accessing healthcare services from immigration enforcement actions by ICE agents. Read more about our position on immigration.
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Take Action : Expand California’s Paid Family Leave Program
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 590, a bill to expand California’s Paid Family Leave program. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling from the...
Take Action : Strengthen Safeguards Around Sensitive Health Data
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact SB 497, a bill that would protect transgender Californians from investigations or legal threats originating in states where their care is criminalized. Find your California Assembly Member...
