Maryland Youth Justice Teach-In
Beth Am Synagogue 2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MDJoin Jews United for Justice and Beth Am for a youth justice teach-in!
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Columbia Heights Community Group: January Meeting
TBDMake friends, have fun, and build community resilience in Columbia Heights. Join us for a mutual aid teach-in led by your very own Columbia Heights neighbors and help our community get even stronger. Bring a dish to share for our potluck!
Montgomery County Board of Education Budget Hearing #2
Board of Education 15 W Gude Dr, Rockville, MDJoin JUFJers in Montgomery County as we mobilize to urge the Board of Education to include funding for robust implementation of restorative justice in Montgomery County public schools in the coming year. There are hearings on January 16 and January 27.
Maryland Economic Justice Working Group Meeting
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 us for our Maryland Economic Justice Working Group Meeting as we discuss how to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Plan so corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting
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.
Testimony Writing Power Hour
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome! The specific focus of this power hour is SB422.
Baltimore City District 12 Constituent Meeting
Join fellow Baltimore City District 12 constituents for a meeting with Councilmember Jermaine Jones!
Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Advocacy in DC Government
Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DCMany Jews feel called to the work of tikkun olam — repairing the world — but trying to solve global problems is far too much for one person. But one person can make a tremendous difference when we focus on what is happening right here. Join us for an interactive workshop with community organizers focused on building a more just Washington, DC. We’ll learn about how our local government works, and what each of us can do to make real change for the lives of our families, friends, and neighbors here in our own community.
Renters United Maryland Listening Session
Join Renters United Maryland's Listening Session to connect with other housing justice advocates, learn about the 2025 legislative session, and strategize for continuing to build our collective power.
Baltimore Action Team Meeting
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.
Maryland Rally for Immigrant Justice
Lawyer's Mall 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MDJoin JUFJ and our partners at CASA in Annapolis to rally for immigrant justice. Make sure to dress for the weather!
Montgomery County Racial Equity and Policing Team Meeting
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.
POSTPONED: Nights at the Round Table: Ending Homelessness
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd St. NW, Washington, DCThis event is postponed due to snow. Stay tuned for updates.
Fair Share Testimony Writing Power Hour
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome! The specific focus of this power hour is The Fair Share for Maryland Act.
DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group Meeting
With the current presidential administration and Congress, DC's autonomy is under threat. Join this meeting of JUFJ's DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group to help us plan how we'll defend DC's right to govern itself.
Day of Action: Justice for Children, Immigrants, and Incarcerated Marylanders!
St. Anne’s Parish House 199 Duke Of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MDWe're joining the ACLU of Maryland and other partners to push for equitable children’s rights policies in Maryland. We'll begin with an orientation/dinner, then hold a rally at Lawyers Mall, and conclude with constituent meetings with our elected representatives in their offices!
Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Budgets are Moral Documents (DC)
Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DCA city’s budget says a lot more than any politician’s speeches about what is truly valued by the people we elect to represent us. Whether it’s how much money is allocated towards eradicating homelessness or for job growth; helping increase education equity or support families; voters have the power to advocate for how the budget is allocated. Join organizers from Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) to learn about DC’s budget process, past victories for social justice won through budget campaigns, and what you can do right now to ensure that next year’s city budget reflects the Jewish social justice values that many of us share.
DC Economic Justice Working Group
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCEveryone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.
Maryland/Montgomery County Housing Justice Working Group
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join us for our January Maryland/Montgomery County Housing Justice Working Group meeting to get updates about our ongoing campaigns, learn organizing skills, and take action together.
We Pay Taxes – Why Don’t They? With Us, For Us Campaign Happy Hour (Baltimore)
Peabody Heights Brewery 401 E 30th Street, Baltimore, MDAs the federal administration creates a system where the wealthiest institutions and individuals are able to hoard wealth, we are working on a local level to ensure our wealthiest institutions contribute towards the cost of city services they utilize. Join Jews United for Justice and the With Us, For Us Coalition to learn about the campaign to hold Baltimore City's largest universities and hospitals accountable to paying their fair share. We pay taxes, why don't they? There will be light snacks provided and a short presentation at 6pm.
