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  • Allies in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism

    Allies in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism

    DC
    Baltimore
    Montgomery County
    Maryland State

    How can Jews work together with our neighbors to address hate and overcome division? This virtual learning session convened by the Avodah Institute for Social Change in partnership with the Black Jewish Liberation Collective will focus on how to shift away from isolation and towards community building, and share how addressing antisemitism is a key part of the movement for racial justice.

  • People in Zoom boxes from District 16 legislator meeting

    Maryland District 16 Legislator Meeting

    Montgomery County

    Join other District 16 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with one of our state legislators to discuss our current priorities.

  • Call the Montgomery County Council to Demand Meaningful Rent Stabilization

    Montgomery County

    On July 18, the Montgomery County Council will take its final vote on rent stabilization. For over two years, JUFJ and our coalition partners have organized for meaningful rent stabilization. Now, we need you to call three key county council members to thank them for moving a strong rent stabilization bills out of committee and ask them to pass an even stronger bill next week!

  • Call the Montgomery County Council to Demand Meaningful Rent Stabilization

    Montgomery County

    On July 18, the Montgomery County Council will take its final vote on rent stabilization. For over two years, JUFJ and our coalition partners have organized for meaningful rent stabilization. Now, we need you to call three key county council members to thank them for moving a strong rent stabilization bills out of committee and ask them to pass an even stronger bill next week!

  • Housing advocates hold signs for the HOME Act

    Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Rally in Gaithersburg

    Montgomery County
    Gaithersburg City Council     31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

    Join the HOME Act Coalition in Gaithersburg to tell the City Council to stop ignoring renters and undermining their voices at the County Council.

  • Housing advocates hold signs for the HOME Act

    Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Final Vote

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join us and our partners to pack the hearing room for the second Council worksession on rent stabilization -- this worksession will likely include key votes and therefore our presence is critical!

  • Picnic blanket with text: The Rent Stabilization Coalition

    Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Coalition Picnic

    Montgomery County
    Takoma Piney Branch Local Park     2 Darwin Ave, Takoma Park, MD

    Join the Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Coalition for an outdoor party to celebrate winning a permanent rent stabilization program! Some food will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or other needs in the form below.

  • "Sorry! We're Closed"

    JUFJ Closed

    DC
    Baltimore
    Montgomery County
    Maryland State

    JUFJ incorporates into our work Jewish values of reflection and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, we are closed on Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11.

  • Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

    Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

    Maryland State

    Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy. Here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ's youth justice working group as we discuss the campaign to pass the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.

  • Maryland Housing Justice Summit

    Maryland State
    Owen Brown Interfaith Center     7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

    Join Renters United Maryland to celebrate our wins from last session and plan for the future of housing justice across Maryland! This summit is an opportunity to continue advancing tenants' rights statewide.

  • Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof: A JUFJ House Meeting

    Baltimore

    Our Torah commitments bring us to care for our families, HaShem and the Jewish community. They also bring us to care for the greater community in which we all live. That caring leads us not only to engage in individual acts of chesed, but to work to make communal change that benefits everyone. Join JUFJ to meet with other members of the Orthodox Jewish community who share these values.

  • Photo of District 39 legislators and constituents on Zoom

    Maryland District 39 Legislator Meeting

    Montgomery County

    Join us and other JUFJers from District 39 on Zoom as we meet with our newly appointed representative, Delegate Gregory Wims, to get to know each other, discuss JUFJ’s current areas of focus, and learn about his priorities.

  • Book cover. "Working 9 to 5: A Women's Movement, A Labor Union, and the Iconic Movement" by Ellen Cassedy

    Working 9 to 5: A Women’s Movement, a Labor Union, and the Iconic Movie

    Baltimore
    Maryland State

    Please join Oseh Shalom and Jews United for Justice for a special Zoom presentation by Ellen Cassedy, a co-founder of the 9 to 5 movement.  Ellen will present her book and will provide a first-person account of the movement as well as the inspiring movie. We will also hear from a JUFJ leader about planning for the coming Annapolis session.

  • Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

    Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

    Maryland State

    Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy. Here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ's youth justice working group as we discuss the campaign to pass the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.

  • JUFJ @ the Capital Jewish Museum’s Block Party

    DC
    Capital Jewish Museum     575 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC

    Kick off the Jewish New Year at the Capital Jewish Museum's grand opening block party featuring live music, wares by artisans & makers, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, and more!

    Free
  • Montgomery County Housing Team graphic

    Montgomery County Housing Team Meeting

    Montgomery County

    Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join us for our next Montgomery County Housing Team meeting to get updates about the fight to implement permanent rent stabilization and take action together.

  • Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

    Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

    Maryland State

    Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy. Here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ's youth justice working group as we discuss the campaign to pass the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.

  • Time to Care Coalition Meeting

    Maryland Time to Care Coalition Meeting

    Maryland State

    Jewish tradition holds sacred both the value of work and the need to take time away from that work to care for ourselves and our families. Join the Maryland Time To Care Coalition meeting for updates and specific ways to take action to ensure the strongest implementation of paid family and medical leave across our state.