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  • DC Politics Crash Course 101: DC Government

    DC

    Join us for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in DC, from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.

  • DC Politics Crash Course 201: DC Budget

    DC

    A budget is a moral document that reveals what our government really values. As budget season approaches, join us for a deeper dive into the budget process in DC and how JUFJ advocates for our values and priorities to be represented the District's spending.

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    DC Crash Course: State of Childcare

    DC

    Every child in DC, regardless of their race, family wealth, or zip code, should have access to high quality and affordable early childhood education provided by early childhood educators who are paid fairly. But right now, early childhood educators – mostly Black and Brown women – are underpaid and their jobs are unstable, while most families still can’t afford the childcare their children need. Join JUFJ to learn about the state of childcare in DC, the Birth-to-Three Law, and the continued challenges facing childcare, and what you can do to improve teacher pay and the affordability of childcare.

  • DC Crash Course: Budget Testimony Workshop

    DC

    It's DC budget season! Budgets are moral documents: a reflection of our society's values and priorities, and a blueprint for how to set up a fair and just city. Join JUFJ to learn about our priorities for a fair and just DC budget and work on writing testimony for upcoming FY 2023 budget hearings.

  • DC Politics Crash Course 101: DC Government

    DC

    Join us for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in DC, from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.

  • DC Autonomy and Home Rule Teach-in

    TBD

    DC faces a number of potential threats to our right to self-government from the incoming federal administration. Luckily, JUFJ and our partners have been preparing for this. Join us to learn about the history of DC's home rule and how to protect our democracy!

  • The Year(s) Ahead for Housing in DC

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    The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism     2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

    Join JUFJ for a discussion on DC’s housing justice movement under unified Republican control of the federal government. The new administration and Congress have expressed their intent to interfere in DC’s affairs and overturn the will of DC voters, with potentially severe consequences for unhoused people and tenants in DC. Learn what’s at stake, how to mobilize against these threats, and how our community can continue to work for housing justice in the face of challenges.

  • DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group Meeting

    DC

    With the current presidential administration and Congress, DC's autonomy is under threat. Join this meeting of JUFJ's DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group to help us plan how we'll defend DC's right to govern itself.

  • Speak Truth to Power in DC

    DC

    One of the most effective ways to speak truth to power is to testify before the DC Council. Hearing the stories and personal narratives of constituents helps move elected officials to take action on the issues that really matter. Join us for a workshop on how to create meaningful written testimony based on your personal story and values. We’ll practice connecting your story to specific issues that are before the Council, and how to make policy change through righteous storytelling.

  • What’s At Stake for DC: Defending Home Rule

    DC

    Join JUFJ to crack the code of community organizing, the path to a DC where we all thrive. In this workshop, we’ll learn about DC Home Rule, how to use our power to defend our communities, and how we can protect ourselves and each other through community action, mutual aid, and more.

  • What’s At Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026

    DC

    We're breaking down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn about candidates, ranked choice voting, and using your power to spur your community to elect champions of positive change.

  • Whats at stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026. Tuesday, March 10 6:30 PM

    What’s At Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026

    DC

    Join JUFJ and partners at the New Synagogue Project as we break down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn about candidates, ranked choice voting, and using your power to spur your community to elect champions of positive change.

  • What’s At Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026

    DC

    Join JUFJ and partners at Hill Havurah as we break down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn about candidates, ranked choice voting, and using your power to spur your community to elect champions of positive change.

  • What’s At Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026

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    Washington Hebrew Congregation     3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC

    Join JUFJ and partners at Washington Hebrew Congregation as we break down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn about candidates, ranked choice voting, and using your power to spur your community to elect champions of positive change.

  • What’s At Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026

    DC

    Join JUFJ and partners at Sixth & I as we break down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn about candidates, ranked choice voting, and using your power to spur your community to elect champions of positive change.

  • What’s At Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026

    Zoom

    Join JUFJ as we break down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn about candidates, ranked choice voting, and using your power to spur your community to elect champions of positive change.