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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.
Under 3 DC Advocacy Day
The John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennslyvania Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin 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.
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.
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.
May Day
Celebrate International Workers Day with JUFJ as we march and rally in solidarity with our partners and workers everywhere. Join us at 11:30 AM for CASA's national day of action to demand justice for immigrants, and at 5:00 PM for a rally supporting DC restaurant workers. Buses leave from Baltimore for the CASA rally at 9:30 AM and from Montgomery County at 10:00 AM.
DC Paid Family and Medical Leave Hearing
The John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennslyvania Ave NW, Washington, DCEveryone who has earned paid family and medical leave should be able to use the benefits they have earned. Join JUFJ and the DC Paid Leave Campaign as we testify before the DC Council to close a loophole in the law that excludes some workers from using their benefits. You can testify in person, on Zoom, or just in writing if you can't make the hearing. If you are testifying orally, JUFJ staff will help make sure that your time slot is one that works for your schedule.
DC Lag B’Omer Campfire and Phonebank
Join JUFJ for Lag B’Omer on May 15th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM as we enjoy a campfire and phonebank to mobilize our community around DC Council’s budget process.
Columbia Heights Action Group: May Meeting
TBDMeet Columbia Heights neighbors and take action to build a better DC! Join us for an article discussion about how to resist fascism today, bring a dish for our potluck, and share invitations to progressive efforts you're involved in.
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.
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.
Roots in Ruth: What Shavuot can teach us about sustaining our communities
Tifereth Israel Congregation 7701 16th St NW, Washington, DCWhen times are hard, it is especially critical that community members who have resources share those resources with folks in the community who don't. This is one of the lessons of the Book of Ruth, which many Jews read on Shavuot. Join JUFJ's session at the Community Tikkun Leil Shavuos and Shavuot Services at Tifereth Israel with Minyan Segulah, New Synagogue Project, Ohev Sholom Congregation, Shirat HaNefesh, Tifereth Israel, and Fabrangen as we dig into what we can glean from the Book of Ruth about economic justice, solidarity, and how we can support each other when the federal government is being used to try to tear our communities apart.
DC Pride Palooza: Make Art for Housing Justice
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ and our friends from the DC LGBTQ Budget Coalition in celebrating pride and making art for housing justice!
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.
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 Action Group: June Meeting
TBDDo you want to get involved in your local community and build relationship with likeminded Jews? Join us to get involved in local fights to protect DC with your very own Columbia Heights neighbors. Bring a friend and bring a dish to share for our potluck. We look forward to taking action with you!
