by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 15, 2025 | Antisemitism, Featured, Israel, JCJ Blog, Judaism
In response to news that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal on Wednesday, January 15th, the Jewish Center for Justice issued the following statement: As the details of the hostage deal unfold, we are reminded of the profound weight carried by each...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 7, 2024 | Antisemitism, Featured, Israel, JCJ Blog, Judaism
As we mark one year since the horrifying terror attacks of October 7th, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection—on the grief, the impact, and the resilience we’ve witnessed within our community. For many of us, this past year has brought challenges in how we...
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...
