Jewish sacred texts compel us to ensure that those of us who were not born in our community are as safe, and as healthy, as those of us who were. Join us in Annapolis or tune in virtually to the Senate Finance Committee hearing for SB365, which would expand Affordable Care Act eligibility to all Marylanders, regardless of their immigration status!
Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group for our first hybrid meeting of 2023! We'll meet in person at the Religious Action Center and 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.
Every child must be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Join JUFJ and our partners in the Maryland Youth Justice Coalition for a day of action in Annapolis in support of the YES Act! We'll be gathering outdoors in the morning with the coalition, and then joining the bill's committee hearing in the afternoon. Come to either (or both!) and submit testimony for the hearing even if you can't come to Annapolis in person.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Judaism’s ethic of mutual care calls us to hold police accountable to the people — but Baltimore City doesn’t control its own police department, meaning our city’s elected officials cannot legislate much-needed reforms to the Baltimore Police Department. Join us and the Campaign for Justice, Safety & Jobs for an informational hearing about restoring local control.
In an ever-changing world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by both local and global issues. This training will break down the basics of activism, including strategies for effective storytelling, lobbying, and digital media, plus tips for planning or participating in a rally. Gain concrete skills, learn from experienced activists, and connect with others who want to make positive change in our community.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting on Zoom to help finalize our February house party and discuss our plans for our March budget work to organize and end homelessness!
We are just about halfway through the legislative session! Join us for updates and to take action together.
Jewish sacred texts compel us to ensure that those of us who were not born in our community are as safe, and as healthy, as those of us who were. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom at the House Health and Government Operations Committee hearing for HB588, which would expand Affordable Care Act eligibility to all Marylanders, regardless of their immigration status!
All Marylanders deserve safe, stable, affordable housing. As rents and evictions skyrocket, join us to tell our state legislators to take action to protect renters and hold landlords accountable!
Join JUFJers, our partners, and Ward 4 neighbors to build community and power, learn how we can support our unhoused neighbors, and take action to end homelessness in the next DC budget.
Jewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. Unfortunately, we know that in Maryland, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our system of policing. Join us in person (or tune in on your own virtually) at the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing for SB758, which would restore control of the Baltimore police department to Baltimore City residents and their elected representatives in the City Council.
Every year on (or near) Purim, JUFJ activists deliver mishloach manot, sweet gifts to our legislators, along with a reminder of our legislative priorities. We invite you to make or buy hamentaschen or other supplies to support this effort even if you aren't able to join us in person!
Our sages teach us that to deny an employee the time and wages they need to care for themselves and their family is to take their very life from them. Nobody should have to choose between their job and caring for their family. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom at the Senate Finance Committee hearing for SB828. The bill would clarify details of the Time to Care Act to ensure the paid time off it guarantees to Maryland workers is accessible and equitable.
The Torah commands us to pursue justice, and our sages instruct us that the methods we use to do so must be just themselves. The practice of automatically charging youths as adults in Maryland is unjust, ineffective and disproportionally targets Black and brown youth. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the House Judiciary Committee hearing on HB96, the Youth Equity and Safety Act, which would put an end to the racist practice of autocharge.
Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that is often celebrated by passing out mishloach manot (bags of sweet gifts). This year, the first vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act falls on Purim, and we’re headed to the Wilson Building to deliver mishloach manot to the vendors who are pushing for this bill to pass, to demonstrate our community’s support for their dignity and safety.
Call on the DC Council to support street vendors and pass the Street Vendor Advancement Act
Join JUFJ and our partners to support rent stabilization measures and deliver mischloach manot to our local elected officials!
Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that is often celebrated by passing out mishloach manot (bags of sweet gifts). This year, the first vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act falls on Purim, and we’re headed to the Wilson Building to deliver mishloach manot to the vendors who are pushing for this bill to pass, to demonstrate our community’s support for their dignity and safety.
Our sages teach us that to deny an employee the time and wages they need to care for themselves and their family is to take their very life from them. Nobody should have to choose between their job and caring for their family. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom at the House Economic Matters Committee hearing for HB988. The bill would clarify details of the Time to Care Act to ensure the paid time off it guarantees to Maryland workers is accessible and equitable.
