Mont. County Housing Justice

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 [...]

We can think of many examples when our tradition enjoins us to share our food and clothing with those who are in need. But what about the need for housing? What can Sukkot add to our [...]

As we reflect on what it means to have shelter during Sukkot, we know that so many people in our communities are facing eviction. Here's how to take action.

The COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Thousands of renters across Montgomery County are at risk of eviction, and now is the time to use every tool in our toolbox to protect renters!

As a Jewish organization committed to economic, racial and social justice, we strongly support Thrive Montgomery 2050’s intention to make Montgomery County a more inclusive and racially equitable [...]

Budget season just ended in Montgomery County! While the final budget reflects many of our priorites, the County Executive and County Council passed a budget that continues to invest in policing, [...]

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday celebrating the harvest and the day the Jewish people received the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavuot is traditionally celebrated with a tikkun leil, or a night of [...]

It’s budget season in Montgomery County! This is an opportunity to envision a Just Recovery for our County -- a recovery that provides dei machsoro, resources sufficient for each person’s needs, [...]

Take action to call on your County Executive or Mayor to push the General Assembly to pass critical housing justice bills before it's too late.

This problem exists in Montgomery County: last year 10,451 tenants faced eviction orders in our county.