Dozens of congregations and organizations across Maryland are participating in Youth Justice Shabbat and Solidarity Week to engage in collective conversations about Jewish texts, how they connect to youth justice, and the ways we can build a more just and safe Maryland for children and adults alike.
All of us deserve a life with dignity, respect, and safety. But here in Maryland, conservative millionaires and billionaires like David Smith think they can bully state legislators and the Governor into treating Black and brown kids as criminals so they can further their reactionary agenda of returning to failed “tough on crime” policies of mass incarceration and undermining trust in government. Join us in Annapolis for the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing in order to defend against SB52 and SB120, and help guarantee the rights and equity of children in the court and policing systems.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society, and we know that it is key to reducing racial inequities. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the House Environment and Transportation Committee hearing on HB477, which will help guarantee renters' rights to just cause eviction practices.
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. A city budget reflects the priorities and promises of city officials much better than their words. Here in DC, the city’s resources are abundant, but they are not allocated equitably so that everyone benefits. In this workshop we will learn about the DC budget process, past victories for social justice won through budget campaigns, and what you can do right now to ensure that next year’s budget reflects the Jewish social justice values that many of us share.
The Fair Share for Maryland Act (HB 1007/SB 766) has officially been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly and hearings are coming up later this month. Want to know more about the legislation and the Fair Share Maryland Campaign? Join us for an information session!
