Baltimore, MD

Leviticus 19 says, “You shall commit no injustice in judgment; you shall not favor a poor person or respect a great man; you shall judge your fellow with righteousness.” This verse from the [...]

Jewish tradition teaches that pikuach nefesh, or preserving life, is of utmost importance. During this pandemic, we’ve seen not only the lives of Marylanders threatened, but also their jobs, [...]

Each year JUFJ’s Heschel Vision Awards celebrate members of our community who take action with deep moral commitment and who inspire and empower others. It’s a chance for all of us to be reminded [...]

On September 2nd, we, a group of JUFJ leaders and involved community members, held a workshop on whiteness, Jewishness, and policing. The purpose of that workshop was to develop an understanding [...]

Police accountability in Baltimore County is critical. Where are we in our work to make that a reality?

Read testimony from JUFJer Sam Blau. 

We do this for other eligible voters, including citizens who live in-group settings.

These citizens of the United States of America and residents of the State of Maryland are being robbed of their voices.

One of the most important guiding principles of my faith is that of pursuing justice.

This year, in commemoration of Tisha B'Av (the 9th of Av), JUFJers across Maryland came together to mourn and organize around contemporary tragedies: racist and inequitable policing, ICE's [...]