Thank You: Justice Work as Keva
Before I started at JUFJ, justice work often felt arai. It was the movable part of my life, something I tried to fit into the “fixed” parts of my schedule. This wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. [...]
In Mont. County Racial Equity & Policing, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity
Posted Press Release: JUFJ supports Tonya Chapman for Montgomery County Police Chief
County Executive Elrich’s nominee is the right person to build a strong, trusting relationship between MCPD and the residents of Montgomery County.
Action Alert: Thank County Executive Elrich for Signing a Trust Order
Montgomery County is the safest place in the region to be an immigrant. Thank Marc Elrich for his executive order.
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Update: Never Again
JUFJ has been working for years alongside immigrants and advocates in Maryland and DC to protect the rights and the safety of local people and communities. Whether it’s at the border or here in [...]
You Had Me at “Coffee”
In the wake of the 2016 election, I felt compelled to do something. The specific something was less clear. I pride myself on my twin abilities to show up and carry things. It’s amazing how far [...]
In #TestimonyTuesday, Immigration, Maryland State, Mont. County Immigrant Rights, Mont. County Racial Equity & Policing, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity
Posted #TestimonyTuesday: Sara Nathan, Montgomery County Police and ICE
Montgomery County police questioned my former student and his father on May 20. They expected to return home that afternoon. Instead, the county police turned them over to ICE and they remain [...]
Action Alert: Thank DC Councilmembers Voting For Ethical Government
Thank the six DC Councilmembers who spoke up and voted for ethical governance in our city.
In Baltimore, MD, Immigration, Maryland State, Mont. County Immigrant Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Washington, DC
Posted Lights for Liberty Readings
JUFJ member Virginia Spatz prepared these readings and prayers for those who want to join us in their Shabbat observances at home or in their own congregations or minyans. Feel free to use these [...]
