In Baltimore, MD, DC Economic Justice, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Washington, DC
Posted Labor on the Bimah 2022
Celebrate Labor Day by spreading the word about paid family and medical leave in Maryland and DC!
By Rudy Malcom
Posted Reflection on Eikev: JUFJ’s Mission and Values
In the Talmud Sanhedrin, the rabbis have a discussion about who deserves to be on the Sanhedrin - the high court. Essentially they’re asking, who do we consider to be the greatest of rabbis, of [...]
#TestimonyTuesday: JUFJ Testimony in Support of Renter Protections
Jewish tradition teaches us that we have an obligation to ensure fairness in tenant/landlord law, to ensure safe living conditions, and to prevent homelessness. The Book of Lamentations compares [...]
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#TestimonyTuesday: JUFJ Testimony in Opposition to Increased Police Funding
Reducing gun violence is about so much more than policing and criminalization.
In Maryland State, Montgomery County Budget, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity Montgomery
Posted UPDATE: Montgomery County Police Disciplinary Boards and Police Budget
Police accountability in Montgomery County is critical. Where are we in our work to make that a reality?
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Don’t Kvetch, Organize! 2022
Join JUFJ's 2022 "Don't Kvetch, Organize!" cohort and learn all about community organizing with JOIN for Justice and JUFJ!
By Rianna Lloyd
In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability, Racial Equity
Posted 2022 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session: Wrap Up
The Maryland General Assembly has adjourned for the year. See what we accomplished, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our region moving forward.
By Rianna Lloyd
Posted #TestimonyTuesday: JUFJ Testimony in Support of Letting Rental Assistance Work
It is unjust and cruel, and contrary to Jewish values, to rush toward eviction where there is a less drastic alternative which could avoid eviction altogether.
