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JCJ congratulates new Israeli coalition government, hopeful for peace and prosperity

JCJ congratulates new Israeli coalition government, hopeful for peace and prosperity

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 14, 2021 | JCJ Blog

After 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu as Israeli Prime Minister — the last two and half years of which has been consumed with political chaos, multiple elections, and failed coalitions — Israel swore in a new coalition government on Sunday. The coalition government...
What are the 4 ‘A’s of Advocacy?

What are the 4 ‘A’s of Advocacy?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 8, 2021 | Activism, Advocacy, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

As part of the Jewish Center for Justice’s mission to empower the current and future generations with the tools and confidence they need to be change makers in their communities, we have created a resource about the 4 A’s of Advocacy. Download our...
Statement on the passing of Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein (z”l)

Statement on the passing of Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein (z”l)

by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 27, 2021 | California, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

The Jewish Center for Justice community mourns the loss of one of our first supporters and champions Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein. Rabbi Feinstein had a beautiful career serving communities in San Antonio, Texas and South Bend, Indiana as well as serving as the Senior...
Need Passover Resources? JCJ has you covered.

Need Passover Resources? JCJ has you covered.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 25, 2021 | Cohorts, Events, Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism

Matzah prep, the JCJ way No Yeast? No Worries! Last year, JCJ’s Legislative Fellowship Director Elias Chajet and his wife, Michelle Blumenthal, created an easy and delicious 18-minute Matzah Recipe. Watch the video and try it out for yourself! Recommended Haggadot and...
JCJ’s Justice Guide to Passover

JCJ’s Justice Guide to Passover

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 24, 2021 | Anti-Semitism, Children, Economic Justice, Events, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

Each Passover we are instructed that in every generation each person should see themselves as if they were freed from bondage in Egypt. In so doing, we remind ourselves that there are many who still face grave injustices in our society. Whether or not you sit at a...
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