JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Rosh Hashanah.
Canvass for Question “H” to put Baltimore police under the city’s control for the first time since the mid-1800s.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Yom Kippur.
Canvass for Question “H” to put Baltimore police under the city’s control for the first time since the mid-1800s.
JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for the first two days of Sukkot.
Judaism’s ethic of mutual care calls us to hold police accountable to the people, which is why JUFJ and our partners have been calling to restore local control over the police in Baltimore — the only city in Maryland that doesn’t oversee its own police department — since 2018. Join us as we phone bank for Question “H” to put the Baltimore Police Department under the city’s control for the first time since the mid-1800s.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland to schmooze, celebrate Sukkot, and build community, with music and singing led by Cantor Rosalie Will. Whether you're just joining JUFJ's statewide work, or you've been involved for years, everyone is welcome! This event will be held in person at Columbia Jewish Congregation (5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia).
JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
Judaism’s ethic of mutual care calls us to hold police accountable to the people, which is why JUFJ and our partners have been calling to restore local control over the police in Baltimore — the only city in Maryland that doesn’t oversee its own police department — since 2018. Join us as we canvass for Question “H” to put the Baltimore Police Department under the city’s control for the first time since the mid-1800s.
Judaism’s ethic of mutual care calls us to hold police accountable to the people, which is why JUFJ and our partners have been calling to restore local control over the police in Baltimore — the only city in Maryland that doesn’t oversee its own police department — since 2018. Join us as we canvass for Question “H” to put the Baltimore Police Department under the city’s control for the first time since the mid-1800s.
Join us as we kick off our work in this new Maryland legislative session! At this event, you’ll learn about our issue areas and partners. We will share campaign options, ask what you are most excited to work on, and how you want to get involved. If you want to be part of shaping our work for our most people-powered session yet, please join us for this important event. Everyone is welcome!
Raise awareness about this historic ballot measure on Election Day with JUFJ and our partners at CJSJ, SURJ, and CASA. Help pass local control in Baltimore by signing up for a shift on Election Day! Folks must attend a Zoom training on Monday from 7-8 PM, and pick up materials at CASA on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM, or JUFJ on Monday from 12 PM - 6 PM. You will receive more information via email after you RSVP.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Come learn how our pre-session legislator meetings will work, and how critical they are for our statewide advocacy.
What does it mean to be an Orthodox Jew engaging in social justice? Join JUFJ to welcome Dr. Hannah Lebovits for a hybrid community conversation about affordable housing, progressive advocacy, and the Orthodox community. Hannah Lebovits is an assistant professor of public affairs at the University of Texas-Arlington and a contributing columnist at the Forward. Her research and teaching focus on topics related to housing and homelessness, community development, and social sustainability. A graduate of Beth Jacob of Jerusalem and Touro's Lander College for Women, Hannah now lives in the Dallas Orthodox community with her husband and two children.
The event will be hybrid; the Zoom component will be live-captioned.
JUFJ’s Heschel Vision Awards celebrate members of our community who take action with deep moral commitment and who inspire and empower others. It’s a chance for all of us to be reminded of our values and to be together in community. Join us on Zoom at the 2022 Heschel Vision Awards.
JUFJ will be closed on Thanksgiving and the following day.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Learn how to effectively tell stories and ask questions at the upcoming legislator meetings! Everyone who is asking questions at legislator meetings will have time to practice. This event is one hour and 15 minutes - sign up for the 6:30 PM or the 8:00 PM start time.
