Nearly everyone needs time away from work at some point to care for a relative, deal with a serious personal illness, or welcome a baby. Our Torah understands this reality, and our sacred texts implore employers to do right by their employees. Join us in Annapolis at the House Economic Matters Committee hearing for SB828, which would implement paid family and medical leave strongly and equitably.
Join us on Zoom for an educational event about the crucial work of delivering testimony to legislators. We will discuss how to provide effective written testimony and how our process will work this legislative session.
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome!
All of us deserve a life with dignity, respect, and safety. But here in Maryland, conservative millionaires and billionaires like David Smith think they can bully state legislators and the Governor into treating Black and brown kids as criminals so they can further their reactionary agenda of returning to failed “tough on crime” policies of mass incarceration and undermining trust in government. Join us in Annapolis for the House Judiciary Committee hearing in order to defend against HB814, and help guarantee the rights and equity of children in the court and policing systems.
All people have a right to be safe and to thrive, regardless of immigration status. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the House Health and Government Operations Committee hearing on HB728, which will help ensure that all Marylanders, regardless of immigration status, have access to healthcare.
All of us deserve a life with dignity, respect, and safety. But here in Maryland, conservative millionaires and billionaires like David Smith think they can bully state legislators and the Governor into treating Black and brown kids as criminals so they can further their reactionary agenda of returning to failed “tough on crime” policies of mass incarceration and undermining trust in government. Join us in Annapolis for the House Judiciary Committee hearing in order to defend against SB0744, and help guarantee the rights and equity of children in the court and policing systems.
All of us deserve a life with dignity, respect, and safety. But here in Maryland, conservative millionaires and billionaires like David Smith think they can bully state legislators and the Governor into treating Black and brown kids as criminals so they can further their reactionary agenda of returning to failed “tough on crime” policies of mass incarceration and undermining trust in government. Join us in Annapolis for the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing in order to defend against SB52 and SB120, and help guarantee the rights and equity of children in the court and policing systems.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society, and we know that it is key to reducing racial inequities. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the House Environment and Transportation Committee hearing on HB477, which will help guarantee renters' rights to just cause eviction practices.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society, and we know that it is key to reducing racial inequities. Join us on Zoom for the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing on SB0644, which will help guarantee renters' rights to just cause eviction practices.
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people — regardless of race, income, or zip code — would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. But here in Maryland, giant corporations and the very rich are hoarding so much wealth that many Black and brown Marylanders can’t afford housing, food, or childcare. We need to come together again to say that it’s time for everyone’s needs to be met, and for the wealthiest to pay their fair share. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee hearing on SB0766, which will help create a more equitable tax plan.
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people — regardless of race, income, or zip code — would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. But here in Maryland, giant corporations and the very rich are hoarding so much wealth that many Black and brown Marylanders can’t afford housing, food, or childcare. We need to come together again to say that it’s time for everyone’s needs to be met, and for the wealthiest to pay their fair share. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on HB1007, which will help create a more equitable tax plan.
Join JUFJ as we kick off the first day of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly legislative session! 12 noon we will join CASA for an immigrant rights rally in Annapolis on Lawyers Mall. In the evening we will gather in Zoom. 7-8 PM will be focused on campaign and Annapolis updates and 8-9 PM will be a deep dive on testimony with multiple breakout sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Join JUFJ and CASA as we mobilize to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to protect our immigrant neighbors!
Join JUFJ and Maryland Youth Justice Coalition as we mobilize to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to treat kids as kids in the criminal legal system.
Join JUFJ and We Are CASA as we mobilize to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to protect our immigrant neighbors!
Join JUFJ and our partners at Renters United Maryland as we mobilize to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to protect renters.
Join our partners at CJSJ as we advocate for immigrant justice in Baltimore.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland as we strategize on how to move our priority bills forward before the critical Crossover Day deadline on March 23.
Join JUFJ and Maryland Youth Justice Coalition as we mobilize to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation to treat kids as kids in the criminal legal system.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland as we reflect on our wins, discuss what we've been fighting for, and take action as needed in the final hours of the legislative session!
