Schmooze in the Sukkah with JUFJ DC
Join JUFJ's DC community to celebrate Sukkot with a casual community meet-and-greet on Sunday, October 20. Meet new friends, learn about JUFJ's advocacy work, and enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon with us!
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DC Housing Security Working Group October Meeting
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCJewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
Meet the Moment: A Post-Election Processing and Actions Space
JUFJ leaders and supporters are invited to gather to discuss the election results, how our communities are being impacted, and how you can take action in support of democracy as well as our and our partners’ safety and rights as residents of our region.
Torah, Trivia & Tax Justice
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
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCEveryone 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.
Columbia Heights Community Group: November Meeting
TBDConnect with your neighbors, have fun, and build community resilience in Columbia Heights. If you are interested in local mutual aid - networks of neighbors sharing resources to take care of one another - get introduced to it here!
DC Housing Security Working Group November Meeting
ZoomJewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
2024 Heschel Vision Awards
Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh 2001 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MDThe Heschel Vision Awards is JUFJ’s largest event of the year, and this year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 PM at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh in Baltimore, MD. Join us to celebrate a decade of organizing in Baltimore, the leadership of this year’s honorees, and victories from DC, Montgomery County, and across Maryland in the past year.
DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group December Meeting
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCWith the incoming presidential administration and Congress, DC's autonomy is under threat. Join this first 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.
Parent Organizing Canvass
Upshur Park 4300 Arkansas Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ for a playground canvass to build power and collect stories about DC’s paid family leave program and childcare infrastructure!
DC Housing Security Working Group December Meeting
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCJewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
DC Economic Justice Working Group: December Meeting
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCEveryone 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 Chanukah Hangout
Sonny's Pizza 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ DC for a Chanukah hangout! You'll have a chance to take action, connect with community members, and enjoy donuts and pizza!
Am Kolel Chanukah Freedom Concert and Coffee House
Tifereth Israel Congregation 7701 16th St NW, Washington, DCAm Kolel Jewish Renewal Community invites you to join this community wide celebration of freedom featuring local Jewish, folk, and social justice musical performances. Proceeds will benefit the local social […]
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!
DC Economic Justice Working Group
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCEveryone 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.
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 Housing Security Working Group
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCJewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting in person or on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
Columbia Heights Community Group: January Meeting
TBDMake friends, have fun, and build community resilience in Columbia Heights. Join us for a mutual aid teach-in led by your very own Columbia Heights neighbors and help our community get even stronger. Bring a dish to share for our potluck!
Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Advocacy in DC Government
Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DCMany 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.
