Maryland State

This is the year to make paid family and medical leave a reality in Maryland. Write to your legislator to let them know you support the Time to Care Act, and why they should too.

Read a leader's reflection on JUFJ and JOIN's "Don't Kvetch, Organize" organizing 101 program!

This Tisha B'Av, let us move through mourning into action.

Read a leader's reflection on our recent Intersession Interest Session, which focused on police-free schools,

These meetings are both a time for legislators to present what they feel they have accomplished and an opportunity for constituents to build relationships with our representatives. I hope you [...]

Ask your state legislators to override Governor Hogan's vetoes related to justice system reform & immigrant rights.

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday celebrating the harvest and the day the Jewish people received the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavuot is traditionally celebrated with a tikkun leil, or a night of [...]

JUFJ is hiring an Executive and Special Projects Assistant. Come work with us!

The 2021 Maryland General Assembly has adjourned "Sine Die." Now it's time to assess what we won, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our [...]

Now is the time for Maryland to become a national leader by providing such a right throughout the state. Doing so will promote residential stability and economic security – and yield fiscal rewards.