Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join us for our January Maryland/Montgomery County Housing Justice Working Group meeting to get updates about our ongoing campaigns, learn organizing skills, and take action together.
As the federal administration creates a system where the wealthiest institutions and individuals are able to hoard wealth, we are working on a local level to ensure our wealthiest institutions contribute towards the cost of city services they utilize. Join Jews United for Justice and the With Us, For Us Coalition to learn about the campaign to hold Baltimore City's largest universities and hospitals accountable to paying their fair share. We pay taxes, why don't they? There will be light snacks provided and a short presentation at 6pm.
Join other District 41 JUFJers in a meeting with Delegate Ruff to discuss our agenda for the 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting in person or on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
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 youth justice legislation in Maryland.
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. Join us for our Maryland Economic Justice Working Group Meeting as we discuss how to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Join fellow Baltimore City District 8 constituents for a meeting with Councilmember Paris Gray!
Research shows that simply providing statistics around an issue is not enough to move people to make change; personal stories and connecting the issue to real people’s lives is a necessary component. Sharing our stories with those in power is one of the best ways to move the needle on social justice issues we care about. One of the most effective ways to do this 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. In this workshop we will learn how to create powerful written testimony based on your personal story and values. We’ll practice connecting our stories to specific issues that are before the DC Council and get people ready to testify for just change.
Join Baltimore area immigration organizations to learn about how you and your synagogue can support our immigrant community.
Join the Fair Share Coalition and Individual advocates, organizers, small business owners, community and faith organizations are all welcome as we gather in Annapolis to show legislators that Marylanders demand fair taxation!
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Join JUFJers in Montgomery County as we mobilize to urge the County Council to pass legislation that would protect renters!
Jewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. But here in Montgomery County, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our systems of policing and school discipline. Join us for our next team meeting to discuss ongoing campaigns to transform public safety in our County.
Join the Edlavitch DCJCC and JUFJ for an evening featuring Purim games, a hilarious Purim spiel, a live klezmer performance by the Boy-Chiks, and more! Come out to nosh on hamantaschen (and a vegetarian dinner), and learn how everyday citizens can be like Esther and Mordechai and push our elected officials to put people over profit and support more affordable housing. Don’t miss this perfect mashup of shenanigans and social action!
Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that commemorates the story of Queen Esther, who used her power to help her community during challenging times. We are packing 420 gift bags to deliver to statewide and Montgomery County elected officials. Join us in packing bags, delivering bags to legislators, donating supplies, or donating money to offset the cost of making all of this happen.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Join fellow Baltimore City District 11 constituents for a meeting with Councilmember Zac Blanchard!
Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.
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. Join us for our Maryland Economic Justice Working Group Meeting as we discuss how to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
