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On JPAC Advocacy for an Improved Ethnic Studies Curriculum

In recent days, several articles have appeared about the proposed Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

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California’s Jesse Gabriel weighs in on the ethnic studies controversy

State Assembly Majority Whip Jesse Gabriel also discusses the role states like California can

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The uproar over the California ethnic studies program, explained

California Jewish groups appear less concerned than a recent headline would suggest

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California Jewish Community to House Leadership: Take Action to Protect Democracy

A diverse coalition of more than 110 Jewish community organizations and leaders from across California, led by the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the California Legislative Jewish Caucus and the JCRC of Silicon Valley, today called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to come together to confront hyperpartisanship and rising extremism in our politics.
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Jewish allies praise Alex Padilla, California's Newest Senator

Jesse Gabriel, a member of the state legislature from the San Fernando Valley and chair of the Le

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Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel to Serve as Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, Senator Scott Wiener Elected Vice Chair

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced today that Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) has been elected by members of the caucus to serve as Chair for the 2021-2022 legislative session. Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) has been elected Vice Chair.
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Jewish Caucus Leaders Issue Statement on Ethnic Studies Legislation

Senator Ben Allen (D - Santa Monica) and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Encino), Chair and Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 331 (Medina), which would make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement in the State of California.
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Statement on New Draft Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

Senator Ben Allen (D - Santa Monica) and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Encino), Chair and Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding the recent release of the new draft of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.
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Jewish Caucus Leaders Applaud Firm Commitment to Remove Anti-Jewish Bias from Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

Senator Ben Allen (D - Santa Monica) and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Encino), Chair and Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding the upcoming release of a new draft of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
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Jewish Caucus Statement on Efforts for Racial Justice

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus released the following statement amidst the ongoing protests for racial justice