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Torah, Trivia, and Taxes: A Shavuot Celebration

DC

Join the Economic Justice Team to celebrate Shavuot and build community through a deep dive into DC's tax system! Learn about inequities in our tax system and how we can fix them, and make friends with trivia and CHEESECAKE.

DC Economic Justice Working Group: June Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

JUFJ’s DC Budget Bash

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Petworth Playground
801 Taylor St NW, Washington, DC

DC’s budget season has its ups and downs, but one thing is always true — the work that JUFJers and our partners have done to demand a moral budget is worth celebrating! Join us for a celebratory picnic to honor the work that we have all done together toward fair pay for early educators, housing for all, and a tax system that meets people’s needs. Families are welcome.

DC Economic Justice Working Group: July Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

DC Economic Justice Working Group: August Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

DC Economic Justice Working Group: September Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

DC Economic Justice Working Group: October Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

Torah, Trivia & Tax Justice

DC

Join Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) for late night snacks, community building, and a deep dive into how we can improve DC’s tax system. Learn how to balance the scales of opportunity and access in DC as we connect the need for new tax policy to Torah and bond over trivia. Plug in to our work to build a better DC!

DC Economic Justice Working Group: November Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

Parent Organizing Canvass

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Upshur Park
4300 Arkansas Ave NW, Washington, DC

Join JUFJ for a playground canvass to build power and collect stories about DC’s paid family leave program and childcare infrastructure!

DC Economic Justice Working Group: December Meeting

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

DC Economic Justice Working Group

DC
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Advocacy in DC Government

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Edlavitch DC JCC
1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC

Many Jews feel called to the work of tikkun olam — repairing the world — but trying to solve global problems is far too much for one person. But one person can make a tremendous difference when we focus on what is happening right here. Join us for an interactive workshop with community organizers focused on building a more just Washington, DC. We’ll learn about how our local government works, and what each of us can do to make real change for the lives of our families, friends, and neighbors here in our own community.

Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Budgets are Moral Documents (DC)

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Edlavitch DC JCC
1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC

A city’s budget says a lot more than any politician’s speeches about what is truly valued by the people we elect to represent us. Whether it’s how much money is allocated towards eradicating homelessness or for job growth; helping increase education equity or support families; voters have the power to advocate for how the budget is allocated. Join organizers from Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) to learn about DC’s budget process, past victories for social justice won through budget campaigns, and what you can do right now to ensure that next year’s city budget reflects the Jewish social justice values that many of us share.

DC Economic Justice Working Group

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Speaking Your Truth To Power (DC)

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Edlavitch DC JCC
1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC

Research shows that simply providing statistics around an issue is not enough to move people to make change; personal stories and connecting the issue to real people’s lives is a necessary component. Sharing our stories with those in power is one of the best ways to move the needle on social justice issues we care about. One of the most effective ways to do this 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. In this workshop we will learn how to create powerful written testimony based on your personal story and values. We’ll practice connecting our stories to specific issues that are before the DC Council and get people ready to testify for just change.

DC Economic Justice Working Group

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

Speak Truth to Power in DC

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.

Labor Seder and Social Justice Seder

Baltimore
DC
Montgomery County
Maryland State

Each spring, the JUFJ community comes together to retell the story of Passover and take action on local issues in our region. This year, more than ever, we need to remember that every generation has a responsibility to work toward collective liberation. Join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025 / 1 Nisan 5785 at 3:00 PM for our 2025 Social Justice Seder in Baltimore or Labor Seder in DC.

Just Recovery DC Advocacy Day

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The John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennslyvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

Join JUFJ and the Under 3 DC coalition for a morning of important conversations with DC Councilmembers to discuss why their continuing support of a strong and equitable early childhood education system in the District is critical, now more than ever.