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Tips for a justice-centered Passover Seder

Tips for a justice-centered Passover Seder

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...
VIDEO: What happened in 2021?

VIDEO: What happened in 2021?

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...
Urgent Action Needed: the Build Back Better Act

Urgent Action Needed: the Build Back Better Act

by Jewish Center for Justice | Nov 15, 2021 | Action - National, 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...
Take action to secure funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system

Take action to secure funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system

by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 15, 2021 | Action - National, 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...
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 is in the SENATE >> Here’s how to take action

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 is in the SENATE >> Here’s how to take action

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 23, 2021 | Action - National, Children, Featured, Gun Violence Prevention, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

The Jewish Center for Justice calls upon the Senate to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, also called H.R. 8, which has passed in the House of Representatives. The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and gun-violence prevention...
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