Trust Act Campaign Update
Join the check-in call to learn about the status of the Montgomery County Trust Act campaign.
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Mont. County
MoCo Trust Act Healthcare Panel
Executive Office Building 101 Monroe St, Rockville, MDJoin JUFJ and our campaign partners for a panel discussion on how the Trust Act will improve healthcare for immigrant residents of Montgomery County.
Struggle for Shelter: EVICTED Book Group
Join JUFJ activists from across DC and Maryland to discuss "EVICTED: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond. We'll use the book to explore our local affordable housing crisis and get ready for our Sukkot event, Struggle for Shelter, including a trip to the EVICTED exhibit at the National Building Museum.
Intro to Trust Act at Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom 8501 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MDJoin us for a general overview of the Trust Act bill and campaign at a Back to Shul event at Temple Shalom!!
JUFJ Trust Act Update Call
Executive Office Building 101 Monroe St, Rockville, MDJoin JUFJ for a recap of our Trust Act campaign so far, and to discuss next steps.
Just Cause Eviction Study Meeting 2
Executive Office Building 101 Monroe St, Rockville, MDIn Montgomery County, landlords discriminate along lines of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and more — and they don't have to explain themselves. To fix this, the Montgomery County State Delegation is considering legislation to protect tenants from unfair evictions. Join Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins and the Montgomery County community to learn about evictions in Montgomery County, understand Just Cause, and ask questions!
Struggle for Shelter: EVICTED Exhibit
National Building Museum 401 F St NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ activists to observe Sukkot by learning about the housing crisis in our cities and our region. We'll go on a guided tour of the EVICTED exhibit at the National Building Museum together, then discuss the exhibit and what it means to celebrate shelter when so many people can't afford it.
JUFJ Trust Act Update Call
Join JUFJ for a recap of our Trust Act campaign so far, and to discuss next steps.
Trust Act Update Call
Join JUFJ for a recap of our Trust Act campaign so far, and to discuss next steps.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 1: Dushaw Hockett
The Community Room at the Carlton 4550 N Park Ave, Chevy Chase, MDIn community organizing we make change by building the collective power of individuals. Organizing for racial equity can work the same way. No matter who we are, we all carry implicit bias within us that affects the way we see, treat, and form relationships with other people.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 2: George Derek Musgrove
James and Hoffman 1130 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCIt’s always important to understand the history of the places we live, work, and organize in. That’s even more true when that place happens to be our nation’s capital, a city that has often served as a national battleground over things like slavery, segregation, civil rights, the drug war, and gentrification.
Montgomery County Racial Justice Team Meeting
Join JUFJ Montgomery County's Racial Justice Education and Action Team as we continue planning our upcoming racial justice programs and discuss next steps. The meeting will take place at a JUFJ leader's home in Chevy Chase. Please RSVP for the exact address.
Montgomery County Delegation: Joint House and Senate Priorities Hearing
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MDMontgomery County's state representatives want to hear from their constituents as they prepare for the upcoming session. Join JUFJ as we share our vision for a more just Maryland with them! The hearing is also a great opportunity to learn more about our region and to support our partners working to make positive change in it.
Montgomery County Community Convening: Preparing for House Meetings with Legislators-Immersive Experience
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MDJoin JUFJ Montgomery County at our first monthly community convening! Each convening is a space for you to connect with other JUFJ leaders and supporters, stay updated on our ongoing projects, and take action with us on one of our campaigns. All are welcome.
The first half hour beginning at 6:30pm will be a general info session for those who are not familiar with JUFJ.
This month we will be preparing for our upcoming house meetings with our state legislators. Get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators by practicing with us at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation. Experience a mock house meeting setting, and get trained in advocacy skills so that you are ready to represent progressive Jewish values this year.
We will have light refreshments!
Conversation with Maryland District 16 Legislators (Bethesda)
Join JUFJ and District 16 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Bethesda. Please RSVP for the address.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 3: Suzanne Feinspan
James and Hoffman 1130 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCIn this volatile national context, understanding how each of us is targeted by anti-Semitism, the effects that has on us and how our own oppression relates to other forms of oppression is critically important. In this workshop, we will explore some questions through interactive exercises and discussion.
Hanukkah Happy Hour
JUFJ Office 1100 H St NW, Suite 630, Washington, DCWhat would Hanukkah be without JUFJ's vegetarian Hanukkah Happy Hour? Join us in our DC office for delicious vegan fried chicken from NuVegan, wine, beer, and candle lighting!
Against All Odds: Film & Discussion with Elijah Cummings, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Will Jawando
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MDJoin Congressman Elijah Cummings, incoming Chair of the Maryland Democrats Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, and incoming Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando for a special Hanukkah showing of the documentary "Against All Odds: The Fight for a Black Middle Class." The event is co-sponsored with Adat Shalom.
Conversation with Maryland District 17 Legislators (Rockville)
Join JUFJ and District 17 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Rockville. Please RSVP for the address.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 4: Cherie Brown
Seekers Church 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DCThis is an experiential workshop to understand what antisemitism is and to be able to identify when something is antisemitic and when it's not. Participants will explore their own personal experiences encountering antisemitism and learn about the negative impact of antisemitism on one's own life.
