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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.

  • Sound the Shofar for DC Domestic Workers

    DC

    Sound the Shofar for economic justice! DC domestic workers deserve the same workplace rights as all other workers. Join other JUFJers for an in-person action before Rosh Hashanah to remind the DC Council to pass the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.

  • People picking apples, keeping bees, watering flowers, running a farmstand, and eating apples and honey.

    Rosh Hashanah: JUFJ Closed

    JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Rosh Hashanah.

  • People picking apples, keeping bees, watering flowers, running a farmstand, and eating apples and honey.

    Yom Kippur: JUFJ Closed

    JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Yom Kippur.

  • People picking apples, keeping bees, watering flowers, running a farmstand, and eating apples and honey.

    Sukkot: JUFJ Closed

    JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for the first two days of Sukkot.

  • Green New Deal for Housing

    DC

    This Sukkot, we're imagining a DC where everyone has access to housing and where we keep our planet safe and beautiful for everyone who lives on it — and we're fighting for that future! Join JUFJ, Sunrise DC, and Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (in a sukkah!) to learn more about the Green New Deal for Housing bill, and how you can help build a more sustainable, affordable DC.

  • Maryland Community Kickoff: Schmooze in the Sukkah Columbia Jewish Congregation

    Maryland Community Kickoff: Schmooze in the Sukkah

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

    Join JUFJers from across Maryland to schmooze, celebrate Sukkot, and build community, with music and singing led by Cantor Rosalie Will. Whether you're just joining JUFJ's statewide work, or you've been involved for years, everyone is welcome! This event will be held in person at Columbia Jewish Congregation (5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia).

  • Schmooze in the Sukkah DC

    DC

    Join JUFJers from across DC to schmooze, celebrate Sukkot, and build community. Whether you've never been to a JUFJ event, you're just joining our work, or you've been involved for years, everyone is welcome! This event will be held in person in a sukkah near you.

  • People picking apples, keeping bees, watering flowers, running a farmstand, and eating apples and honey.

    Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah: JUFJ Closed

    JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.

  • Wed, Nov 2, 7:30-9:30 PM, Zoom - Maryland Organizing Kickoff: Agenda for Faction - register: JUFJ.ORG/KICKOFF

    Maryland Organizing Kickoff: Agenda for Action

    Maryland State

    Join us as we kick off our work in this new Maryland legislative session! At this event, you’ll learn about our issue areas and partners. We will share campaign options, ask what you are most excited to work on, and how you want to get involved. If you want to be part of shaping our work for our most people-powered session yet, please join us for this important event. Everyone is welcome!

  • Question H at the Polls

    Question H at the Polls

    Baltimore

    Raise awareness about this historic ballot measure on Election Day with JUFJ and our partners at CJSJ, SURJ, and CASA. Help pass local control in Baltimore by signing up for a shift on Election Day! Folks must attend a Zoom training on Monday from 7-8 PM, and pick up materials at CASA on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM, or JUFJ on Monday from 12 PM - 6 PM. You will receive more information via email after you RSVP.

  • 2022 Heschel Vision Awards honoring Maryland Senator Jill P. Carter, the Bainum Family Foundation, Jo Shifrin

    The 2022/5783 Heschel Vision Awards

    DC
    Baltimore
    Montgomery County
    Maryland State

    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 of our values and to be together in community. Join us on Zoom at the 2022 Heschel Vision Awards.

  • Annapolis Academy Our Issues, Our Legislators 101 graphic

    Annapolis Academy: Our Issues, Our Legislators

    Maryland State

    Learn how to effectively tell stories and ask questions at the upcoming legislator meetings! Everyone who is asking questions at legislator meetings will have time to practice. This event is one hour and 15 minutes - sign up for the 6:30 PM or the 8:00 PM start time.

  • Montgomery County December Get Together

    Montgomery County December Get Together

    Montgomery County
    Locust Grove Nature Center     7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD

    Join JUFJ's Montgomery County leaders and staff for kosher Chanukah food, apple cider, a nature walk, and mindfulness activities at Cabin John Regional Park! Whether you're new or returning to JUFJ, everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event — kids and grandkids are invited to join the fun, too! Options are available for mobility accessibility. Please be sure to indicate how many people will join you!

  • Nine apartment buildings with the topmost window in each illuminated like the flames on a fully lit menorah. Art by Ellen Weinstein

    DC Night of Action and Chanukah Candle Lighting

    DC

    Join us to light candles and take action the night before the DC Council's final legislative session of the year. We'll work to help domestic workers and our partners push for the last vote on the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, and we'll light Chanukah candles together.

  • Baltimore Action Team Chanukah Party

    Baltimore Action Team “Fry Everything” Chanukah Party

    Baltimore
    Our Time Kitchen     117 W 24th St, Baltimore, MD

    Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to celebrate Chanukah! We'll enjoy tasty treats, light the menorah, play dreidel, and take action together, all while staying warm by the fire pit of Our Time Kitchen's outdoor patio. Everyone is welcome!

  • Zoom screenshot of JUFJers with the title Maryland Community Meeting

    Maryland Community Meeting & Chanukah Candle Lighting

    Maryland State

    Join us for our next virtual Maryland Community Meeting, where the Maryland Center on Economic Policy will present on budget advocacy. MDCEP’s training will cover how folks can advocate on budget issues, especially in light of the state’s new budget process this year. We will begin the meeting with a community Chanukah candlelighting!

  • Nine apartment buildings with the topmost window in each illuminated like the flames on a fully lit menorah. Art by Ellen Weinstein

    Candle Lighting at Union Market

    DC
    Union Market     1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC

    Come join JUFJ at Union Market to light the Menorah!

  • General Assembly 101

    Annapolis Academy: General Assembly 101

    Maryland State

    Join us on Zoom for an educational event about the Maryland General Assembly and how the legislative process works. We will also discuss our plans for the 2023 legislative session and how to advocate for our issues.