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Bet Tzedek Secures Vital New Protections for U.S. Holocaust Survivors
Posted on December 1, 2014
(Dec. 1, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA) Bet Tzedek, a legal aid firm advocating for U.S. Holocaust survivors and others since 1974, has persuaded the Social Security Administration (SSA) to […]
East Los Angeles Workers Celebrate Innovative Agreement After Year-Long Organizing Campaign
Posted on November 19, 2014
(November 19, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA) – Workers and community supporters gathered at the Restaurant Opportunities Center on Wednesday to announce and celebrate their recent agreement with their employer, […]
Bet Tzedek Names Jessie Kornberg New President & CEO
Posted on October 28, 2014
Los Angeles Attorney Will Become First Woman To Lead Respected Public-Interest Law Firm In Its 40-Year History; Brings Litigation, Nonprofit Policy and Anti-Poverty Experience To Post
Social Security Administration Acts to Protect U.S. Holocaust Survivors
Posted on August 11, 2014
Announces Adoption of Recommendations from Bet Tzedek
Bet Tzedek Applauds City of West Hollywood’s Actions to Protect Renters
Posted on July 31, 2014
New protections will cap rent increases, and limit lease terminations, evictions for Section 8 tenants
Bet Tzedek, Pro Bono Partners Score Victory for Seniors at Mobile Home Park
Posted on June 13, 2014
Our pro bono partners at Horvitz & Levy LLP scored an appellate victory on behalf of extremely low-income, senior citizen residents of a mobile home park. For over a quarter […]
Bet Tzedek, Supporters Celebrate 40 Years of Justice in Action in Largest Dinner Gala in Agency’s History
Posted on March 6, 2014
On March 5, 2014, more than 1,500 supporters, donors and staff gathered to celebrate Bet Tzedek’s 40th Anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The legal services agency’s Annual Dinner […]
Bet Tzedek Helps Tenants Bring Class Action Lawsuit against Central Valley’s Biggest Slumlord
Posted on January 10, 2014
Suit seeks immediate court protection to address slum housing conditions in thousands of units managed by JD Homes Rentals Tenants in California’s Central Valley filed a class action lawsuit January […]
Bet Tzedek and partners awarded $1.75 million grant
Posted on April 22, 2013
Bet Tzedek, as lead agency for the newly created Southern California Consumer Justice Coalition, has just been awarded a $1.75 million grant to assist individuals and families caught in the […]
Special Presentation 4/8/2013 – Safe Workplaces for All
Posted on April 1, 2013
No More Death Traps: Safe Workplaces for All On November 24, 2012, 112 workers died in a horrific fire at Tazreen Fashions, a garment factory in Bangladesh. Join us for […]
Bet Tzedek helps restaurant worker fight for justice
Posted on March 14, 2013
Los Angeles (March 14, 2013) – Beverly Hills is home to many high-end restaurants. Typical of such establishments, Urasawa on Rodeo Drive is known as one of the most expensive […]
Bet Tzedek Provides Cirque du Soleil Performers With Tenants’ Rights Info
Posted on January 8, 2013
CES and Bet Tzedek Provides Cirque du Soleil Performers With Tenants’ Rights Info as Show Closes and Jobs Are Lost At the time many people were preparing to enjoy the […]