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Sine Die Celebration: the Last Day of the Maryland General Assembly Session

Maryland State
Maryland Statehouse 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD

Join us at the Maryland Statehouse to celebrate Sine Die: the last day of the 2018 Maryland General Assembly session! We'll have a first shift watching proceedings from the gallery at 5pm, dinner at a nearby restaurant at 7 pm, then a second shift watching from the gallery after dinner. Stay as long as you want! When everything wraps up at midnight, we'll grab a drink with the hardy few who are still awake, and then head home.

Montgomery County 2020 Budget Hearings

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Come to testify or to fill the chambers for a Montgomery County Council 2020 Budget Hearing! There will be 2 hearings on 2 different days. On April 9 at 7pm, and April 10 at 1:30pm. You can sign up for one or more of the hearings! The hearings will be held in the Third Floor Hearing Room. There will be a dinner before the hearing on the 9th at 5:30pm, and lunch before the hearing on the 10th at 12pm.

“CHARM CITY” Documentary Screening and Discussion

Montgomery County
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD

Doors open at 6pm. Film will begin at 6:15pm. Snacks will be provided.

CHARM CITY delivers a candid portrait of citizens, police, community advocates, and government officials on the frontlines during three years of unparalleled, escalating violence in Baltimore. The film highlights the work of JUFJ partner Safe Streets, a community-based approach to ending street violence.

After the documentary there will be a panel discussion featuring Alex Long, a violence interrupter featured in the film, along with Montgomery County community advocates Brandy H. M. Brooks and Candace Kattar. Together they will reflect on the film and highlight actions we can take locally.

Maryland 2019 State Session Debrief

Maryland State
Columbia Jewish Congregation 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD

It has been a jam packed 3 months of state session, with victories, disappointments, and many lessons learned. Join us to reflect on all we learned and discuss areas for growth next year.

Montgomery County Council Vote: LETT Act

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

The Montgomery County Council will be voting on the LETT Act at the meeting of the full council on May 7. Packing the chamber together with our partners in the Silver Spring Justice Coalition is a great way to show our support for this important first step towards police accountability and transparency. Join us for this important vote!

Baltimore May Community Convening

Baltimore
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

Now that the legislative session is behind us, join us as we introduce city and county-focused campaigns to plug into. Learn how you can take action for water justice, fair elections, and more! We will also discuss all of the changes within the city government, and what they mean for our work.

Water Accountability and Equity Act Hearing

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

The Water Accountability and Equity Act will make water more affordable for low- and middle-income Baltimore residents, create a pathway to pay off water debt, and establish a fair and neutral process to dispute incorrect water bills. JUFJ has been working on this bill as part of the Right to Water Coalition. Join us at the hearing to testify or to show your support for water for all Baltimoreans!

Legislator Lag Ba’Omer

Montgomery County
Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD

The state legislative session is over, but our legislative relationship building and advocacy continues! JUFJ Montgomery County is hosting a RAIN OR SHINE picnic with our state legislators in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba’Omer.

Join us to debrief the session with them, and explore how we can continue to work together. We will be gathering at the Picnic Pavilion in the Locust Grove Nature Center. This will be a fun and relaxed setting with food, treats, and a campfire — kids are welcome!

Baltimore City Fair Elections Information Session

Baltimore
Colab Baltimore 2209 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD

Come learn more about the campaign to establish a Fair Elections program for Baltimore City. Learn how the policy works, ask questions, meet other community leaders, and hear how you can help.

Montgomery County Community Forum on Policing

Montgomery County
Kennedy High School 1902 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD

As racist police practices make news in Montgomery County, we need to speak out about what we want from a new county police chief. Join County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Will Jawando for a forum to share our feedback on police policies and priorities.

Memorial Service for Robert White z”l

Montgomery County
Christ Congregational Church 9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD

Join JUFJ for a Memorial celebrating the life of Robert L. White z"l on the 1 year anniversary of his killing by a Montgomery County Police Officer. It will begin with a vigil at 6:00PM at Three Oaks Drive, near the corner of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring. Then at 6:30PM there will be a processional to the church, one-half mile through neighborhood streets. and then there is the 7:00PM Service at Christ Congregational Church.

Baltimore June Community Convening and Jeremiah Graduation

Baltimore
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJ for the graduation ceremony of our 2018-2019 Jeremiah Fellows! These fantastic organizers have spent months deepening their understanding of Baltimore, Jewish traditions, and community organizing skills. Let's celebrate their achievement and hard work as we look forward to what is next in our struggle for justice and equity in Baltimore.

Bill Introduction: Civilian Policing Advisory Commission

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ to support legislation being introduced in Rockville to make our county police accountable to county residents.

Montgomery County Community Convening: Racial Equity

Montgomery County
Temple Emanuel 10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD

Join JUFJ Montgomery County for a Community Convening on advancing racial equity in our region. Together we’ll use the county’s community conversation model to explore our roles in combating systemic racism and the concrete steps we can take to support our partners in the field. Our vision is for our conversation to include the full breadth of the JUFJ community, including white Jews, Jews of color, and non-Jewish fellow travelers and allies.

Rescheduled: Fair Elections Press Conference Kickoff!

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJ and the rest of the Fair Elections coalition to support City Councilman Kristerfer Burnett as he introduces a bill to create the Fair Elections Fund and Commission. This bill will make Baltimore City elections more democratic, and our candidates for office more accountable to the people, not corporate campaign donors.

Water Rate Hikes Without Affordability = Injustice

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

Water rate hikes without affordability is injustice! Join us on July 1st, as water rates in Baltimore City rise by ANOTHER 10%. This is the first hike in the series of a three-year, 30 percent rate increase package that was approved by the Board of Estimates.

Stop the Raids

DC
Benjamin Banneker Park 429 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC

Join JUFJ at a Stop the Raids Rally at ICE Headquarters, on behalf of families that are being or have been separated.

Never Again is Now: DC Mass Mobilization

DC
Spirit of Justice Park New Jersey Ave & C St SE, Washington, DC

Join JUFJ and other Jewish activists to take action against ICE's enablers in Congress.

Oppression and Jewish Identity

Baltimore
Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJ, Charm City Tribe, Repair the World Baltimore, and the Jewish Museum of Maryland for the first in a series of workshops around confronting and healing from our relationship to white supremacy.

Hearing: Civilian Policing Advisory Commission

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ and allies at the Montgomery County Council hearing to help hold our county police accountable to the residents of our county.