Anita Lampel, Author at Jews United for Justice

The Jewish concept of b'tzelem Elohim refers to the notion that all people are created in the Divine image. Destroying a life is akin to destroying a world, and as we recover from the ongoing [...]

By Anita Lampel

In Budget Advocacy, COVID-19, Mont. County Budget, Mont. County Racial Equity & Policing, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity

Posted August 23, 2020

Letter to Montgomery County Council: No Police in Schools

The Montgomery County Council voted whether or not to reduce the number of police officers in schools. Learn how they voted and read the letters JUFJ leaders wrote in response.

By Anita Lampel

In Budget Advocacy, COVID-19, Mont. County Budget, Montgomery County, MD

Posted May 22, 2020

Our Budget as a Moral Document: Montgomery County FY21 Budget

The Montgomery County Council has taken their final vote on the FY21 budget, but there are many critical decisions yet to be made. The work continues!