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.
Join JUFJ and the With Us, For Us campaign to demand these institutions pay their fair share, and demand a fair and transparent PILOT negotiation process. Come pack the room for the Baltimore City hearing for Council Bill 25-0036 to show our community power!
Join JUFJ for Lag B’Omer on May 15th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM as we enjoy a campfire and phonebank to mobilize our community around DC Council’s budget process.
Meet Columbia Heights neighbors and take action to build a better DC! Join us for a book talk about how to resist fascism today, bring a dish for our potluck, and share invitations to progressive efforts you're involved in.
Everyone 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.
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 discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
Over 25 years ago, Jews United for Justice was founded to make change in the DC region. We have worked on campaigns for social, racial, and economic justice, and we have engaged a Jewish community that cares deeply about local issues. In 2025, for the first time, we are officially launching our organizing work in Northern Virginia. Join us at our campaign launch to be part of building this exciting new chapter in our ongoing work of thinking Jewishly and acting locally.
