Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting in person or on Zoom to help organize the Jewish community around the Green New Deal for Housing!
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 the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland either in-person (preferred) or virtually as we kick off our advocacy for the new Maryland legislative session!
Join JUFJ and our partners at Racial Justice NOW! and Young People for Progress to mobilize community presence at the Public Safety Committee Worksession about juvenile justice in Montgomery County. This is an indoor, in-person action, for which we recommend wearing a high-quality mask. We will gather in person 30 minutes before the worksession, which starts at 9:30 AM.
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 the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.
Join Adat Shalom for a discussion with Delegate Gabe Acevero (MD D39) about Reparations to Black and Indigenous people, a key social justice topic for Reconstructing Judaism and Reform Judaism. Delegate Acevero is the sponsor of reparations legislation and knowledgeable about the progress other jurisdictions are making to implement similar legislation.
Join the Under 3 DC coalition for a discussion about the state of early childhood education in Wards 3 and 5 with the newly elected DC Councilmembers.
JUFJ launched in Baltimore in 2014, and we chose to prioritize renters' rights and police accountability. As our work and our community have grown over the last decade, we’ve seized many other opportunities to make change in our city and county. And now, we’re having our first campaign priorities discussion since 2016! Join the Baltimore Campaign Selection Team to learn about their process, hear about two campaign options, and be part of the next steps to determine JUFJ’s Baltimore priorities for the coming years.
We passed historic renter protection legislation in Montgomery County, and now it's time to make sure our county has the funds to implement it! Please join JUFJ and our partners in the movement for rent stabilization at the public hearing to fund the implementation of rent stabilization.
Join us for our next Racial Equity and Policing Team meeting to get updates about current campaigns and take action together. Everyone is welcome!
Effectively communicating about our issues to legislators is critical. Even more important than the facts and figures is sharing our stories and values. This storytelling training is valuable for anyone who is interested in telling a story at a Maryland legislator meeting or who is interested in writing testimony for any of our issues. This training is one hour and 15 minutes - let us know what shift you will attend when you register.
Across the country, including right at home in Montgomery County, the "School to Prison Pipeline" pushes young people from public schools into the criminal legal system. Black, Brown, and disabled students are disproportionately targeted by the school-to-prison pipeline.
Please join our partners in the Silver Spring Justice Coalition and Racial Justice NOW! for a virtual conversation with Dr. Elaine Bonner-Tompkins from the County's Office of Legislative Oversight to discuss a recent report about the School to Prison Pipeline in Montgomery County.
Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy, and that children breathe life into the world. But here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful, and it robs these children and the world of the breath of life. Join JUFJers in canvassing for youth justice at the Baltimore Farmer's Market to build support for the Youth Equity and Safety Act!
Effectively communicating about our issues to legislators is critical. Even more important than the facts and figures is sharing our stories and values. This storytelling training is valuable for anyone who is interested in telling a story at a Maryland legislator meeting or who is interested in writing testimony for any of our issues. This is a repeat of the training offered on November 8.
Did you miss our last housing trivia night and want to test your DC housing knowledge? You’re in luck! JUFJ's Housing Security Working Group is hosting another round of our special game of housing-related trivia.
Join JUFJ and our partners for one of two upcoming budget forums where we'll ask for investment in funds for rent stabilization and restorative justice staffing and implementation! Let us know in the signup form whether you're interested in asking a question or passing out flyers at the event.
Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting in person or on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.
Join JUFJ and our partners for the second of two upcoming budget forums where we'll ask for investment in funds for rent stabilization and restorative justice staffing and implementation! Let us know in the signup form whether you're interested in asking a question or passing out flyers at the event.
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 the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.
Jews United for Justice turns 25 this year, and a quarter century of work deserves celebration! Join JUFJ for our 25th Anniversary Celebration and the 2023 Heschel Vision Awards on Sunday, November 19.
