DC Politics Crash Course 101: DC Government
Join us for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in DC, from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.
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DC Crash Course
DC Politics Crash Course 201: DC Budget
A budget is a moral document that reveals what our government really values. As budget season approaches, join us for a deeper dive into the budget process in DC and how JUFJ advocates for our values and priorities to be represented the District's spending.
DC Crash Course: State of Childcare
Every child in DC, regardless of their race, family wealth, or zip code, should have access to high quality and affordable early childhood education provided by early childhood educators who are paid fairly. But right now, early childhood educators – mostly Black and Brown women – are underpaid and their jobs are unstable, while most families still can’t afford the childcare their children need. Join JUFJ to learn about the state of childcare in DC, the Birth-to-Three Law, and the continued challenges facing childcare, and what you can do to improve teacher pay and the affordability of childcare.
DC Crash Course: Budget Testimony Workshop
It's DC budget season! Budgets are moral documents: a reflection of our society's values and priorities, and a blueprint for how to set up a fair and just city. Join JUFJ to learn about our priorities for a fair and just DC budget and work on writing testimony for upcoming FY 2023 budget hearings.
DC Politics Crash Course 101: DC Government
Join us for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in DC, from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.
Learn, Connect, Organize! How to get plugged in to JUFJ’s DC work in the coming Jewish year
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCIf you're new to JUFJ and want to learn more about getting involved with our work in DC, join us for "Learn, Connect, Organize" on Monday, September 23 at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
DC Autonomy and Home Rule Teach-in
TBDDC faces a number of potential threats to our right to self-government from the incoming federal administration. Luckily, JUFJ and our partners have been preparing for this. Join us to learn about the history of DC's home rule and how to protect our democracy!
The Year(s) Ahead for Housing in DC
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ for a discussion on DC’s housing justice movement under unified Republican control of the federal government. The new administration and Congress have expressed their intent to interfere in DC’s affairs and overturn the will of DC voters, with potentially severe consequences for unhoused people and tenants in DC. Learn what’s at stake, how to mobilize against these threats, and how our community can continue to work for housing justice in the face of challenges.
DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group Meeting
With the current presidential administration and Congress, DC's autonomy is under threat. Join this meeting of JUFJ's DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group to help us plan how we'll defend DC's right to govern itself.
Speak Truth to Power in DC
One of the most effective ways to speak truth to power is to testify before the DC Council. Hearing the stories and personal narratives of constituents helps move elected officials to take action on the issues that really matter. Join us for a workshop on how to create meaningful written testimony based on your personal story and values. We’ll practice connecting your story to specific issues that are before the Council, and how to make policy change through righteous storytelling.
