NCJW Weekly Advocacy Wrap-Up:

Friday, August 26, 2022

In this issue...

Upcoming Panel: Abortion Care in California 

Donate Supplies for Abortion After-Care Kits 

Book Launch: On Repentance and Repair 

GET OUT THE VOTE from Home and Together 

Power the Polls – Sign up Locally 

Advocate for Immigrants and Refugees

Upcoming Panel: Abortion Care in California

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe and almost 50 years of abortion rights, we are hosting an advocacy-focused panel on abortion care in California. 

Topics will include a briefing on state legislative action, current and future access to full reproductive health care services for in-state and out-of-state patients, and abortion funding for those needing care. Speakers from Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties and from Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) will bring us up to date. 

Learn how you can help!    

Register here for a Zoom link for this program

A donation of $18 minimum is encouraged. Donations allow us to continue our activities — direct service, education, advocacy and more. Your donation of any amount will help fund our mission to assist and serve women, children and families. 

Email ncjwglbwoc@gmail.com or send a check to NCJW - GLB & WOC, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815. Thank you for your support.  

Plus, be on the lookout for Abortion Access Week of Action, September 12-16.  

Donate Supplies for Abortion After-Care Kits

Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11

10 am – 2 pm, Alpert JCC 

Book Launch: On Repentance and Repair

Thursday, September 8, 4 pm PST, Zoom

American culture focuses on letting go of grudges and redemption narratives instead of the perpetrator’s obligations or recompense for harmed parties. As survivor communities have pointed out, these emphases have too often only caused more harm. NCJW’s Rabbi In Residence Danya Ruttenberg knew there was a better model.

Join author and activist Rebecca Solnit in conversation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg about Danya’s latest work, On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World.

Register for Zoom here

GET OUT THE VOTE from Home and Together

We all know how vital getting out the vote is going to be in the midterm elections this November. Early voting starts in October in many places.

You can help GOTV by writing postcards or letters. Both are easy and straightforward.  We’ll provide the materials – all you need is a pen (or two) and a little bit of time.

You can write at home or you can join us in person again (outside) at a home in Long Beach on Monday, September 12 at 4 pm. To pitch in and/or rsvp, email ncjwglbwoc@gmail.com or contact Chana Ham-Rosebrock or Deb Lelchuk at their phone numbers in the directory. 

Power the Polls – Sign up Locally

Election Workers play an essential role in elections and in our democracy. They are trusted community members who assist the in-person voting experience.

Interested in serving in our community?

Apply to be an Election Worker today.

In Los Angeles County, click here.

Orange County is not yet accepting applications,  To join the interest list, click here.

Advocate for Immigrants and Refugees

Welcome Afghans and All Refugees

Urge Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would provide lasting safety to our new Afghan neighbors, and to rebuild the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program so that tens of thousands of displaced people can find refuge.

HALT Haitian Expulsions

The Biden administration has sent more than 26,000 Haitian migrants—including infants—back to danger. Amidst the deepening crisis in Haiti, urge the administration to extend compassion to Haitians seeking safety.