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Maryland Statewide Legislative Kickoff

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

As the Jewish year begins anew at Rosh Hashanah, so does JUFJ's Maryland legislative year. The kickoff is the holiday that starts the cycle, and this year it's your chance to help choose our campaign priorities for the 2020 Annapolis legislative session. Can't make it but want to help choose campaigns? Visit jufj.org/annapolis-selection to sign up.

The Forum for Black and Brown Student Equity and Excellence

Montgomery County
Gaithersburg High School
101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Join the NAACP Parents' Council and Identity, Inc. for an in-depth discussion and exploration of possible solutions to create better educational opportunities for Black and Brown youth in MCPS.

Sukkot Cider Social

DC
Capitol Cider House
3930 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Join us to celebrate the New Year and Sukkot while getting know your fellow JUFJers over cider, games, and socializing at the Capitol Cider House!

TLS Simchat Torah

DC
15th St. Presbyterian Church
1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DC

Songful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.

Policing Reform Work Session

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

Join JUFJ and allies at the Police Advisory Council Worksession to support amendments that will strengthen the Police Advisory Council legislation and make our county police accountable to county residents.

Racial Equity Hearing

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

Join us at the public hearing to discuss the Racial Equity legislation and ensure that county policies are made with attention to racial equity impacts.

Racial Equity Hearing 2

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

Join us at the public hearing to discuss the Racial Equity legislation and ensure that county policies are made with attention to racial equity impacts.

Tikkun Leil Shabbat

DC
15th St. Presbyterian Church
1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DC

Songful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.

Racial Justice Workshop: Exploring Whiteness Part 1

Montgomery County
Adat Shalom
7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD

Part 1 of a 2-part discussion and exploration of the development of White identity, White advantage and dismantling racism.

Birth to Three Petition Gathering

DC
Dupont Circle Farmers' Market
1500 20th Street NW, Washington, DC

Jews United for Justice is joining our partners in the Birth to Three DC coalition to raise awareness and build public support for DC's transformative new law for universal affordable childcare and full wraparound services for all kids in DC from prenatal care until age three, the Birth To Three For All Act.

Racial Equity Policy Work Session

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

Join JUFJ at the Government Operations Committee Meeting to show support for Montgomery County's racial equity policy proposed by Council President Navarro.

County Council Vote: Police Chief Confirmation

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

Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a vote on the confirmation of acting Police Chief Marcus Jones as Montgomery County Police Chief.

Police Accountability Workshop

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

Join JUFJ, the Silver Spring Justice Coalition, and Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church to learn how you can bring accountable policing to Montgomery County.

Prep for State Legislator Meetings (Montgomery)

Montgomery County
Tikvat Israel Congregation
2200 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ Montgomery County to get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators. Learn about this year’s issues and practice your advocacy skills. We will have light refreshments!

SOCIAL JUSTICE & JEWISH VALUES: IMMIGRATION

Baltimore
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Rd, Pikesville, MD

Join Chizuk Amuno Congregation for a series of Sunday morning learning sessions on a Jewish perspective on social justice. Each session begins with studying relevant Jewish texts, followed by presentations by guest speakers/teachers who bring an informed and personal perspective to these issues.

Prep for State Legislator Meetings (Video Call)

Maryland State

Join JUFJ to get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators. Learn about this year’s issues and practice your advocacy skills.

District 16 Legislator Meeting

Montgomery County

Join JUFJ and District 16 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly.

Prep for State Legislator Meetings (Video Call)

Maryland State

Join JUFJ to get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators. Learn about this year’s issues and practice your advocacy skills.