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The Micah D. Bycel Fund for Legislative Fellows
On August 27, 2022, the Jewish Center for Justice community suffered a devastating loss with the sudden and untimely death of Board Member Micah Bycel (z”l).
The JCJ community has created a special fund to honor Micah’s memory and secure his legacy. Micah was a kind and compassionate soul. He saw a broken world and was determined to make it better for his kids and the next generation. In his honor, The Micah D. Bycel Fund for Legislative Fellows will help shape the next generation of Jewish justice activists.
In addition to the Fund, we have renamed the program, The Micah D. Bycel Legislative Fellowship. All future fellows will learn of Micah’s memory and advocate for justice in his honor.
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The 2024 Election takes place on November 5th. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated: March 1, 2024
Proposition 1 (March 5th ballot)
The Jewish Center for Justice supports voting ‘YES’ on Proposition 1 on the March 5th ballot. Proposition 1 would:
- Authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities for those with mental illness and substance use challenges.
- Provides housing for unhoused populations.
- Institute a 1% tax on high earners to help pay for mental health services.
For more information on JCJ’s mental health advocacy, visit our mental health page.
JCJ Hanukkah Justice Guide
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Questions (and Answers) about Israel
Nearly one month after Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel that started a war, you may discover that you have many questions about what is going on in Israel, who exactly Hamas is, and what JCJ’s position is on the conflict. Here are some of the most frequently asked...