Jews United for Justice leads Washington-area Jews to act on our shared Jewish values by pursuing justice and equality in our local community. Learn More about JUFJ
Five Important Days for Immigrant Rights
At JUFJ's Labor Seder just one month ago, we committed to supporting immigrants' rights to live in safety and dignity. We put our values to work on paper. We can also do it in person.
Leaders in the DC immigrant community have asked JUFJ to mobilize. The next three weeks are a critical time in the fight for immigrant rights in our city and country. We urgently need you to stand with JUFJ and other local activists in solidarity alongside our immigrant allies. Please fill out this form, sign up for as many events as possible, and bring your friends and family. Please contact us with any questions.
Community Listening Campaign
JUFJ leaders reached out to talk with 50 new people one-on-one, and we're hearing exciting things about what regional issues really matter to you. We're now moving on to plan house meetings, where groups of like-minded residents can help JUFJ decide where we should be taking action. Would you like to be involved in the house meetings or invite someone to a meeting? Please contact Rebecca at rebecca@jufj.org.
Mt. Pleasant's First Neighborhood Assembly
On March 24th in Mt. Pleasant, almost 100 residents attended their first Neighborhood Assembly. Inspired by the Occupy movement, and organized by a diverse group including JUFJers, the assembly allowed neighbors to voice their concerns and hopes. Stay tuned for more!
Justice & Jewish Thought @ Sixth & I
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention. What do modern Jewish thinkers have to say about the issues of our time?
"One City?" DC Remains Segregated
According to the conservative Manhattan Institute, and census data, D.C. is desegregating slowly compared with the rest of the U.S. (the graphic at left shows how sharply the color lines are drawn).
On the DCentric blog, read about the stubbornness of segregation and an article on Redevelopment without Displacement.
Help Choose Our Next Campaign in Maryland
JUFJ relies on community members to propose and collectively choose campaigns. Now is your chance to make your voice heard about what issues we should work on. Help us find a new Maryland campaign! Click here to learn more and download a campaign proposal form.
Celebrating 13 Years of JUFJ!
Founded in 1998, JUFJ has reached the age of Jewish adulthood - 13! - in 2011. As we entered our teenage years, we took a look back to remember what we've done so far. Click here for a timeline of JUFJ's history, from our first campaign to our newest programs.
Timeline researched by Heschel Vision Awards program committee members Deena Feinstein, Sara Schoen, Leah Staub, and Rachel Cohen, and designed and created by Julia Moss.
