The Senate Judicial ProceedingsCommittee needs to hear from you about why we support this bill! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for SB0809, Limiting Solitary Confinement and for SB0774, Limiting Solitary Confinement for Juveniles!
The Senate Finance Committee needs to hear from you about why everyone in Maryland should earn at least $15 an hour for their work! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for SB0280, the Fight for $15 bill!
JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.
Each year we go to Annapolis to meet with our state legislators and let them know about the issues we care about: cash bail reform, rent court reform, strengthening the Maryland Dream Act, and raising the minimum wage. The theme for this year's Lobby Night is “On One Foot!”
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee needs to hear from you about all Marylanders need to be safe in their homes! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for SB0715, Substandard Housing Relief, and SB0831, Robust Lead Compliance!
JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.
The House Judiciary Committee needs to hear from you about why all Marylanders should be able to remain safe here in their home! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB913, the Trust Act!
The House Environment and Transportation Committee needs to hear from you about all Marylanders need to be safe in their homes! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB0785, Substandard Housing Relief!
JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.
The House Environment and Transportation Committee needs to hear from you about why think all Marylanders deserve to live in safe homes! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB1068, Robust Lead Compliance!
The House Judiciary Committee needs to hear from you about why we support this bill! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB1001 - Limiting Solitary Confinement for Juveniles, HB1002 - Limiting Direct Release, HB0745 - Limiting Solitary Confinement for Pregnant Inmates, and HB1029 - Limiting Solitary Confinement!
The legislative session has taken off and JUFJ as a community has been actively engaging our legislators. With Purim approaching, JUFJ would like to send our gratitude to our legislators and remind them of the commitments they have made to our communities. Join us for gift bag decorating, postcard writing, and the opportunity to hear the latest on the bills we are supporting in Annapolis to raise the wage, protect renters and immigrants, eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing, and reform the use of solitary confinement. This is a child-inclusive event so please feel free to bring kids to be a part of the fun! Kosher dinner will be provided.
This hearing has been cancelled because we successfully blocked unjust changes to rent laws this year!
Please join County Council members and County Executive Marc Elrich for a Community Conversation on Racial Equity. We want to hear from residents about what this policy needs to include and interventions that you believe would help to foster racial equity in our community.
Esther prepared a feast to make the case for justice for the Jewish people in the Purim story.
JUFJ is preparing Hamantaschen (triangle cookies) and Mishloach Manot (gift bags) to make the case for justice for the people of Maryland.
Join us for baking, gift bag decorating, postcard writing, and the opportunity to hear the latest on the bills we are supporting in Annapolis to raise the wage, protect renters and immigrants, and reform the use of solitary confinement.
Join Congressman Jamie Raskin, Oseh Shalom Synagogue, and JUFJers from across Maryland for updates about what is happening in DC, in Annapolis, and what you can do to make a difference. Plus snacks and some Purim fun!
Join us to deliver Purim gift baskets to our state legislators, along with messages about the issues we care about. Come in costume - kids are welcome!
Join JUFJ, Am Kolel, Kehila Chadasha, Fabrangen, and Cheder Jewish Community for a Purim Party and Rally honoring activist Mike Tabor.Special guests include Congressman Jamie Raskin and County Executive Marc Elrich!With live music and dancing, guest speakers, finger foods and hamantashen, and a Take Action Table where you can write letters, sign postcards, and pack food boxes for shelters.
JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.
JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.
