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The Jewish concept of b'tzelem Elohim refers to the notion that all people are created in the Divine image. Destroying a life is akin to destroying a world, and as we recover from the ongoing [...]

The Fair Election Fund will elevate the voice of everyday citizens and reduce the influence of large donors by providing public funds.

Last year, we and our partners worked to pass a right to legal counsel in eviction cases, and the Mayor signed it into law. Now, we need to get it funded.

We urge the Council to approve the proposed map as a critical investment in the future of equitable representation in Montgomery County. Thank you. 

JUFJ is a member of the Way Home Campaign, a DC coalition working to end homelessness in DC, and supports the coalition’s ask that the DC Council stop all encampment clearings during the pandemic [...]

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

Now that our Civics Kibitz series has come to an end, what's next?

Every person has a right to a safe, stable, affordable home, regardless of their race, income, or ZIP code. JUFJ and our partners have been advocating for Bill 30-21, a rent stabilization bill [...]

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.