Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy. Here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ's youth justice working group as we discuss the campaign to pass youth justice legislation in Maryland.
Join JUFJ and our partners for a September 16 Freedom to Leave Act work session and show your support for banning consent searches in Montgomery County.
Please join us at a film screening of Ain't No Back to a Merry Go-Round, which is a documentary about the first organized interracial civil rights protest in U.S. history & took place in Montgomery County.
JUFJers should purchase their own tickets on the JCC website.
Join JUFJ and Partners to learn more about the Maryland Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment!
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people — regardless of race, income, or zip code — would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. Join JUFJ's Maryland Fair Share Working Group as we work to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Join JUFJ for a Fair Share Canvass on September 8 and help us work to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people — regardless of race, income, or zip code — would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. Join JUFJ's Maryland Economic Justice Working Group as we work to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
It's Youth Justice Action Month! Join JUFJ and our partners for an opportunity to mingle, learn, and take action with the Maryland Youth Justice Coalition (MYJC).
Join JUFJers from across Montgomery County to celebrate Sukkot together with good food and good conversation, hear what is happening across our county teams, and look ahead to the exciting work happening during the Maryland State Session.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland at Columbia Jewish Congregation or virtually as we kick off our advocacy for the 2025 Maryland legislative session!
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people — regardless of race, income, or zip code — would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. Join our partners for a Fair Share Coalition Community meeting as we discuss how to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
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.
Join JUFJ and our partners to turn out for rent stabilization at the Rockville City Council Meeting on November 18!
Join us for our first ever Maryland Statewide Working Groups Meeting! We will begin this Zoom meeting all together, and then you will choose a breakout room for one of the working groups (Housing Justice, Economic Justice, and Youth Justice) to learn about the campaign and what actions you can take. The new Housing Justice Working Group is a joint effort of our Maryland Statewide and Montgomery County leaders. You do not need to be a current member of a working group to attend.
Join other District 18 JUFJers in a meeting with our state legislators to discuss our agenda for the 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session.
Please join JUFJ and our partners at the Silver Spring Justice Coalition, family members, and friends, in honoring the victims of police violence in Montgomery County at a ceremony marking the instillation of a memorial bench.
Jewish tradition teaches that in a just world, all people — regardless of race, income, or zip code — would have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient for their needs. Join our partners for a Fair Share Coalition Community meeting as we discuss how to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Jewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. But here in Montgomery County, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our systems of policing and school discipline. Join us for our next team meeting to discuss ongoing campaigns to transform public safety in our County.
The 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.
Pack the hearing room with our partners at Housing Justice Montgomery as the Montgomery County Council votes on allocating additional funding to Emergency Rental Assistance! Please arrive at 9:00 AM so we are ready when the hearing begins at 9:30 AM!
