Baltimore

Events

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today
  • Senate Hearing: Trust Act

    Maryland State
    Miller Senate Office Building
    11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee needs to hear from you about why all Marylanders should be able to remain safe here in their home! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for SB817, the Trust Act!

  • Senate Hearing: Fight for $15

    Maryland State
    Miller Senate Office Building
    11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The Senate Finance Committee needs to hear from you about why everyone in Maryland should earn at least $15 an hour for their work! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for SB0280, the Fight for $15 bill!

  • Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

    Maryland State

    JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

  • Annapolis Lobby Night On One Foot

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building
    6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    Each year we go to Annapolis to meet with our state legislators and let them know about the issues we care about: cash bail reform, rent court reform, strengthening the Maryland Dream Act, and raising the minimum wage. The theme for this year's Lobby Night is “On One Foot!”

  • Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

    Maryland State

    JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

  • House Hearing: Trust Act

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building
    6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee needs to hear from you about why all Marylanders should be able to remain safe here in their home! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB913, the Trust Act!

  • Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

    Maryland State

    JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

  • Baltimore Community Convening: Mishloach Manot Madness!

    Baltimore
    Bolton Street Synagogue
    212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

    The legislative session has taken off and JUFJ as a community has been actively engaging our legislators. With Purim approaching, JUFJ would like to send our gratitude to our legislators and remind them of the commitments they have made to our communities. Join us for gift bag decorating, postcard writing, and the opportunity to hear the latest on the bills we are supporting in Annapolis to raise the wage, protect renters and immigrants, eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing, and reform the use of solitary confinement. This is a child-inclusive event so please feel free to bring kids to be a part of the fun! Kosher dinner will be provided.

  • CANCELLED! Senate Hearing: Definition of Rent

    Maryland State
    Miller Senate Office Building
    11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    This hearing has been cancelled because we successfully blocked unjust changes to rent laws this year!

  • Montgomery County Convening: Hamantaschen Baking & Annapolis Update

    Montgomery County
    Temple Emanuel
    10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD

    Esther prepared a feast to make the case for justice for the Jewish people in the Purim story.

    JUFJ is preparing Hamantaschen (triangle cookies) and Mishloach Manot (gift bags) to make the case for justice for the people of Maryland.

    Join us for baking, gift bag decorating, postcard writing, and the opportunity to hear the latest on the bills we are supporting in Annapolis to raise the wage, protect renters and immigrants, and reform the use of solitary confinement.

  • Oseh Shalom & JUFJ Community Event featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin

    Maryland State
    Oseh Shalom
    7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD

    Join Congressman Jamie Raskin, Oseh Shalom Synagogue, and JUFJers from across Maryland for updates about what is happening in DC, in Annapolis, and what you can do to make a difference. Plus snacks and some Purim fun!

  • Social Justice Seder 2019

    Baltimore
    Chevrei Tzedek
    3101 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD

    Join us for our 6th Annual Baltimore Social Justice Seder, a night of discussion, music, speakers, food and friends, as we retell our people’s freedom story and take action for water justice in Baltimore.

  • Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

    Maryland State

    JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

  • Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

    Maryland State

    JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

  • Sine Die Celebration: the Last Day of the Maryland General Assembly Session

    Maryland State
    Maryland Statehouse
    100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD

    Join us at the Maryland Statehouse to celebrate Sine Die: the last day of the 2018 Maryland General Assembly session! We'll have a first shift watching proceedings from the gallery at 5pm, dinner at a nearby restaurant at 7 pm, then a second shift watching from the gallery after dinner. Stay as long as you want! When everything wraps up at midnight, we'll grab a drink with the hardy few who are still awake, and then head home.

  • Maryland 2019 State Session Debrief

    Maryland State
    Columbia Jewish Congregation
    5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD

    It has been a jam packed 3 months of state session, with victories, disappointments, and many lessons learned. Join us to reflect on all we learned and discuss areas for growth next year.

  • Baltimore May Community Convening

    Baltimore
    Bolton Street Synagogue
    212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

    Now that the legislative session is behind us, join us as we introduce city and county-focused campaigns to plug into. Learn how you can take action for water justice, fair elections, and more! We will also discuss all of the changes within the city government, and what they mean for our work.

  • Water Accountability and Equity Act Hearing

    Baltimore
    Baltimore City Hall
    100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

    The Water Accountability and Equity Act will make water more affordable for low- and middle-income Baltimore residents, create a pathway to pay off water debt, and establish a fair and neutral process to dispute incorrect water bills. JUFJ has been working on this bill as part of the Right to Water Coalition. Join us at the hearing to testify or to show your support for water for all Baltimoreans!

  • Baltimore City Fair Elections Information Session

    Baltimore
    Colab Baltimore
    2209 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD

    Come learn more about the campaign to establish a Fair Elections program for Baltimore City. Learn how the policy works, ask questions, meet other community leaders, and hear how you can help.

  • Baltimore June Community Convening and Jeremiah Graduation

    Baltimore
    Bolton Street Synagogue
    212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

    Join JUFJ for the graduation ceremony of our 2018-2019 Jeremiah Fellows! These fantastic organizers have spent months deepening their understanding of Baltimore, Jewish traditions, and community organizing skills. Let's celebrate their achievement and hard work as we look forward to what is next in our struggle for justice and equity in Baltimore.