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RECAP: What happened to JCJ supported propositions and ballot measures?

RECAP: What happened to JCJ supported propositions and ballot measures?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Nov 10, 2022 | JCJ Blog

The 2022 Midterm Election has officially concluded. While most races and propositions have been settled, several still remain undecided as the final ballot count comes in. In addition to national and statewide Get Out The Vote efforts, the Jewish Center for Justice...
JCJ’s 5 justice goals in 2022

JCJ’s 5 justice goals in 2022

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 5, 2022 | Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Voting Rights, Women’s Rights

The Jewish Center for Justice made great strides in 2021 (see our recap video here). However, our work is far from complete. Here are just five of our top justice goals for the upcoming year of 2022. Pass voting rights legislation Several voting rights bills are...
As California’s legislative session comes a close, here’s where we are

As California’s legislative session comes a close, here’s where we are

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 10, 2019 | California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Environment, JCJ Blog, Judaism

California’s legislative session, which began back in January when Governor Gavin Newsom took office, comes to a close this Friday, September 13. As we look back on our legislative agenda for 2019, several bills JCJ worked on have actually been signed into law....
I’m a Jewish teen who’s invested in acting on climate change. Who’s joining me?

I’m a Jewish teen who’s invested in acting on climate change. Who’s joining me?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 1, 2019 | Environment, JCJ Blog

My dad has been discussing environmental and climate issues with me since I was old enough to say the words “climate change.” For years, he has been warning me and my siblings about how political and social inaction could lead to catastrophic, irreversible climate...
JCJ Discusses the Issues with Sen. Ben Allen

JCJ Discusses the Issues with Sen. Ben Allen

by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 26, 2019 | California, Environment, Featured, Israel, JCJ Blog

By Teddy Levitt There are many perks that go with being a board member for the Jewish Center for Justice; advocating for issues that will help create positive change in our society, connecting with diverse and passionate groups of people, and interacting with...

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