Events
November 2019
Informational Hearing on Mold in Housing
Councilman Bill Henry passed a bill to call for an informational hearing for the purpose of discussing the potential dangers of mold in housing. Despite the major negative health impacts of mold, there is nothing in the housing code that addresses it. Join Baltimore Renters United to show the City Council how important this is to our city.
Find out more »Racism and Intersections of Jewish Identity
JUFJ's fourth workshop in our series on confronting, challenging, and healing from our relationship to white supremacy.
Find out more »DC Politics: Who’s Who in Social Change
DC politics come with all the drama and intrigue of a West Wing episode but do you know the full cast of characters and who holds all the power? Come out to learn what ANCs are, how the Mayor and the DC Council work together, how the DC budget works, and how we as DC residents can access the District’s political system with the greatest potential for social change.
Find out more »Testify for Stronger Rent Control!
The Reclaim Rent Control campaign is calling for the DC Council to use the upcoming reauthorization of our rent control laws as an opportunity to strengthen rent control. We must protect the affordable housing we already have and drastically increase the number of tenants protected by rent control—two things the current law doesn’t do nearly well enough. Come tell your story to our city leaders.
Find out more »Racial Equity Policy Work Session
Join JUFJ at the Government Operations Committee Meeting to show support for Montgomery County's racial equity policy proposed by Council President Navarro.
Find out more »Tikkun Leil Shabbat
Songful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.
Find out more »SOCIAL JUSTICE & JEWISH VALUES: IMMIGRATION
Join Chizuk Amuno Congregation for a series of Sunday morning learning sessions on a Jewish perspective on social justice. Each session begins with studying relevant Jewish texts, followed by presentations by guest speakers/teachers who bring an informed and personal perspective to these issues.
Find out more »The 2019/5780 Heschel Vision Awards
Join JUFJ at the 2019 Heschel Vision Awards, honoring George Derek Musgrove, Betsy Krieger, Karen Kreisberg, SEIU32BJ, and Bruce and Susie Turnbull.
Find out more »Final Water Accountability + Equity Act Vote & Fair Elections 2nd Reader
Join us for the final passage vote on the Water Accountability & Equity Act, and the 2nd Reader vote for Fair Elections!
Find out more »Racial Equity Community Convening
Join JUFJ for a discussion about racial inequity with Jonathan Hutto, community organizer with Empower DC. How is racial inequity experienced in DC? What does it look like? We will explore how seemingly innocuous policies can harm communities of color, and how viewing these policies through a racial equity lens can change things, rather than perpetuating inequity. We'll also learn about the legislation currently in DC Council that is trying to do just that! Join us to talk about what folks who have race privilege can give up to move us all towards a more equitable city.
Find out more »Prep for State Legislator Meetings (Baltimore)
Join JUFJ Baltimore to get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators. Learn about this year’s issues and practice your advocacy skills. We will have light refreshments!
Find out more »Montgomery County Delegation: Joint House and Senate Priorities Hearing
Montgomery County's state representatives want to hear from their constituents as they prepare for the upcoming session. Join JUFJ as we share our vision for a more just Maryland with our Senators and Delegates!
Find out more »District 17 Legislator Meeting
Join JUFJ and District 17 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Find out more »SOCIAL JUSTICE & JEWISH VALUES: RACISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Join Chizuk Amuno Congregation for a series of Sunday morning learning sessions on a Jewish perspective on social justice. Each session begins with studying relevant Jewish texts, followed by presentations by guest speakers/teachers who bring an informed and personal perspective to these issues.
Find out more »County Council Final Vote: Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy
Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a final vote on the Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy that will work to make our county and its government more equitable.
Find out more »District 15 Legislator Meeting
Join JUFJ and District 15 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Find out more »December 2019
District 11 Legislator Meeting
Join JUFJ and District 11 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Find out more »County Council Final Vote: Police Advisory Commission
Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a final vote on the Police Advisory Commission that will work to make our county police accountable to county residents.
Find out more »District 46 Legislator Meeting
Join JUFJ and District 46 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly. Our District 46 legislators are especially important this year: one of our legislators was just made President of the Senate! Join us for this conversation to discuss our priorities for the coming session.
Find out more »District 43 Legislator Meeting
Join JUFJ and District 43 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly.
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DC - MOCO OFFICE
1100 H St NW, Suite 630
(Entrance on 11th Street)
Washington, DC 20005
Office phone:
202-408-1423
1100 H St NW, Suite 630
(Entrance on 11th Street)
Washington, DC 20005
Office phone:
202-408-1423
BALTIMORE OFFICE
2221 Maryland Ave., 2nd Flr
Baltimore, MD 21218
2221 Maryland Ave., 2nd Flr
Baltimore, MD 21218