Montgomery County, MD

In response to the immigrant and refugee crisis, congregations across Maryland are hosting programs to educate our community and give members opportunities to take action.  Many congregations are [...]

I could almost see his fingerprints on all of their souls as they spoke about him and sang in his memory. And unexpectedly enough, Robert Lawrence White also left his fingerprints on a stranger's [...]

Below is a compilation of information and resources on Trust Act policies. These resources explain why we’ve chosen to campaign for a Trust Act in Montgomery County right now.

I felt exhausted going into Rosh Hashanah. A challenging year at work. The horror of national politics. The ongoing stresses of being a working parent. I am weary. Many of us are weary. How do [...]

My grandmother, Ruth Glauber Dworkin, was many things. She was a fierce union activist, a devoted teacher, a talented writer, an avid tennis player, a music lover, and a wonderful [...]

Thank you to all of the congregations who are participating in Labor on the Bimah this year and sharing the Jewish values behind the #FightFor15!

The Jeremiah Fellowship helped Julia to see social activism as an inherently Jewish act. Want to learn about social, economic, and racial injustice in Baltimore, and how to address these issues [...]

Since 1998, Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) has worked to put “labor” back into Labor Day by engaging our local Jewish communities in a collective conversation about our texts, our historical [...]

JUFJ is hosting two community gatherings after Sunday's neo-Nazi rally, but we are also sharing a variety of community responses that you may want to attend.

Montgomery County needs a Trust Act ordinance. Here's why.