by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 4, 2023 | California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
Each year, we gather around the Seder table to regale friends and family with the story of our ancestors escaping bondage in Egypt. We share stories of Moses’ growth from a boy who doesn’t know his true identity to a leader whom the Israelite people can turn to. We...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 13, 2022 | Criminal Justice Reform, Featured, Ideas, Immigration, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
During our Passover Seder, we retell the story of our ancestors’ movement from enslavement to a free people. Our Israelite forebears endured generations of cruelty and oppression until God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush and our Exodus story...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 21, 2021 | Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism
In 2021, the JCJ community advocated for bold policies that help the most vulnerable populations. Together we: Helped pass the American Rescue Plan and Women’s Health Act Advocated for the abolishment of the Senate filibuster Urged support for paid family leave...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 15, 2021 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2021, Featured, Ideas, Israel, JCJ Blog, Judaism
We call upon the Senate to pass the Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, also called H.R. 5323, which the House passed on September 23, 2021. The Jewish Center for Justice is helping to mobilize the Jewish community and other communities of faith in an...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Nov 15, 2021 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2021, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice
UPDATE: On Friday, November 19, the US House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act. The bill will now move to the Senate. Please urge your Senators to pass this vital piece of legislation. The recent passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill is a...
