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Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

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.

Senate Hearing: Trust Act

Maryland State
Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

The Senate Judicial Proceedings 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 SB817, the Trust Act!

Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

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.

Annapolis Lobby Night On One Foot

Maryland State
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

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!”

Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

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.

House Hearing: Trust Act

Maryland State
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

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!

Montgomery County Council Hearing: LETT Act

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

Since the killing of Robert White by a police office in the summer of 2018, JUFJ has been working with partners to bring more accountability and transparency to our county police force. Councilmember Will Jawando has introduced the Law Enforcement Trust and Transparency (LETT) Act, which would require an independent investigation and public transparency in these cases. Join us for the hearing to show the County Council that you support for this important bill.

Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

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.

Racial Equity: Community Conversations

Montgomery County
Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD

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.

Montgomery County Convening: Hamantaschen Baking & Annapolis Update

Montgomery County
Temple Emanuel 10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD

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.

Oseh Shalom & JUFJ Community Event featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin

Maryland State
Oseh Shalom 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD

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!

Shushan Purim – Party & Rally!

Montgomery County
Temple Shalom 8501 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD

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.

Labor Seder 2019

DC
Adas Israel Congregation 2850 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC

Join us for the 2019 Labor Seder, "In Every Generation!"

Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

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.

Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

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.

Community Response to Robert White Police Memo

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

Please join us for Community Response rejecting the Montgomery County Police Department’s clearance of Itself in the killing of Robert White, an unarmed Black man, in Silver Spring on June 11, 2018.

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.