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DC Night of Action and Chanukah Candle Lighting

DC

Join us to light candles and take action the night before the DC Council's final legislative session of the year. We'll work to help domestic workers and our partners push for the last vote on the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, and we'll light Chanukah candles together.

Baltimore Action Team “Fry Everything” Chanukah Party

Baltimore
Our Time Kitchen
117 W 24th St, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to celebrate Chanukah! We'll enjoy tasty treats, light the menorah, play dreidel, and take action together, all while staying warm by the fire pit of Our Time Kitchen's outdoor patio. Everyone is welcome!

Maryland Community Meeting & Chanukah Candle Lighting

Maryland State

Join us for our next virtual Maryland Community Meeting, where the Maryland Center on Economic Policy will present on budget advocacy. MDCEP’s training will cover how folks can advocate on budget issues, especially in light of the state’s new budget process this year. We will begin the meeting with a community Chanukah candlelighting!

Deliver Chanukah Cards for Housing to the Montgomery County County Council

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building
100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

JUFJers across Montgomery County have been writing Chanukah Cards to our local leaders asking to keep MoCo tenants housed. Join us to fight for rent stabilization and deliver these cards to County Councilmembers, the County Executive, and members of their staff!

Candle Lighting at Union Market

DC
Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC

Come join JUFJ at Union Market to light the Menorah!

Annapolis Academy: General Assembly 101

Maryland State

Join us on Zoom for an educational event about the Maryland General Assembly and how the legislative process works. We will also discuss our plans for the 2023 legislative session and how to advocate for our issues.

Annapolis Academy: Testimony 101

Maryland State

Come to our educational event about the crucial work of delivering testimony to legislators.

Maryland Community Meeting

Maryland State

Join us for our next Maryland Community Meeting, where we'll discuss campaign updates and how we can best move our work forward. All are welcome!

Annapolis Academy: General Assembly 101

Maryland State

Join us on Zoom for an educational event about the Maryland General Assembly and how the legislative process works. We will also discuss our plans for the 2023 legislative session and how to advocate for our issues.

Annapolis Academy: Testimony 101

Maryland State

Come to our educational event about the crucial work of delivering testimony to legislators.

Maryland Community Meeting

Maryland State

Join us for our next Maryland Community Meeting where we'll discuss campaign updates and how we can best move our work forward. All are Welcome!

Baltimore Tu B’Shevat Seder

Baltimore
Bnai Israel Congregation
27 Lloyd St, Baltimore, MD

This Sunday and Monday mark Tu B’Shevat (the New Year of Trees), a holiday that some Jews celebrate by planting trees and remembering our commitments to the earth and the environment. Join us on the B'nai Israel/Jewish Museum of Maryland campus for a Climate Justice Tu B'Shevat seder! We're partnering with B'nai Israel, BAYITT, Hazon, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Jewish Youth Climate Movement, and Moishe Pod Federal Hill!

Better Nature: A DC Tu B’Shvat Seder and Dinner

DC
Sixth & I
600 I Street, NW, Washington, DC

This Sunday and Monday mark Tu B’Shvat (the New Year of Trees), a holiday that some Jews celebrate by planting trees and remembering our commitments to the earth and the environment. Join us at 6th & I Historic Synagogue for a Tu B’Shvat seder. JUFJ organizer Jenna and Housing Security Working Group co-chair Charlotte will talk about the exciting Green New Deal for Housing that would help create environmentally sustainable affordable housing in DC. Plus four cups of wine!

Be the Change: An Activism Workshop with 6th & I and the Edlavitch DC JCC

DC
Sixth & I
600 I Street, NW, Washington, DC

In an ever-changing world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by both local and global issues. This training will break down the basics of activism, including strategies for effective storytelling, lobbying, and digital media, plus tips for planning or participating in a rally. Gain concrete skills, learn from experienced activists, and connect with others who want to make positive change in our community.

Annapolis Purim Action

Maryland State
Lawyer's Mall
100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD

Every year on (or near) Purim, JUFJ activists deliver mishloach manot, sweet gifts to our legislators, along with a reminder of our legislative priorities. We invite you to make or buy hamentaschen or other supplies to support this effort even if you aren't able to join us in person!

DC Purim Prep

DC
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that is often celebrated by passing out mishloach manot (bags of sweet gifts). This year, the first vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act falls on Purim, and we’re headed to the Wilson Building to deliver mishloach manot to the vendors who are pushing for this bill to pass, to demonstrate our community’s support for their dignity and safety.

DC Purim Action

DC
The John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennslyvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that is often celebrated by passing out mishloach manot (bags of sweet gifts). This year, the first vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act falls on Purim, and we’re headed to the Wilson Building to deliver mishloach manot to the vendors who are pushing for this bill to pass, to demonstrate our community’s support for their dignity and safety.

Baltimore City Purim Action

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall
100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJ and our partners to deliver mischloach manot to our local elected officials!