Birth to Three DC Summer Actions
Jews United for Justice is joining our partners in the Birth to Three DC coalition to raise awareness and build public support for DC's revolutionary new law for universal childcare and full [...]
By JUFJ Interns
Posted Report: Racial Equity Community Conversation
On Tuesday, June 18, JUFJ hosted a Racial Equity Community Conversation to discuss systemic racism in Montgomery County and to provide feedback to county government as they craft a racial equity [...]
In Maryland State, Mont. County Racial Equity & Policing, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity, Uncategorized
Posted Rabbi Alana Suskin at the memorial for Robert White
Rabbi Alana Suskin spoke at the memorial for Robert White, who was shot and killed by a Montgomery County police officer last summer while walking through his own neighborhood. Here is what she said:
In Antisemitism and White Supremacy, Baltimore, MD, Immigration, Maryland State, Mont. County Immigrant Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Racial Equity, Washington, DC, What's At Stake
Posted #JewsAgainstICE
The cruel and unjustifiable actions of ICE in our homes and along the border cannot be tolerated. JUFJ has fought alongside immigrants in DC and Maryland to protect their rights as members of our [...]
Update: Water/Color Press Conference
Baltimore City desperately needs Fair Elections. Public financing of elections allows more diverse candidates to run, more opportunities for candidates to meet with regular voters rather than [...]
In Mont. County Racial Equity & Policing, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity
Posted Make Your Voice Heard on Racial Justice in Montgomery County
There has been one disturbing story after another about how Black and Brown people are mistreated by police. JUFJer Melissa Goemann shares those stories and ways to get involved to reform policing.
By JUFJ Interns
In Maryland State, Mont. County Racial Equity & Policing, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity
Posted Report: Montgomery County Police Chief Forum
On June 6, JUFJ members attended a public forum on policing with Montgomery County Executive Elrich and Council Member Will Jawando. Read some of their reflections.
By JUFJ Interns
Posted Report: Legislator Lag Ba’Omer
JUFJ met with many of Montgomery County's State Senators and Delegates at our Legislator Lag Ba'Omer picnic last month. Thanks to all of the elected officials who joined us!
Update: Baltimore Fair Elections
Baltimore City desperately needs Fair Elections. Public financing of elections allows more diverse candidates to run, more opportunities for candidates to meet with regular voters rather than [...]
