Events
September 2019
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 »Lecture & Workshop at Temple Emanuel: Anti-Semitism and Racism
Join Temple Emanuel in HaMakom for “Breaking through the Cycle: Understanding the Intersection of Anti-Semitism and Racism” a lecture/workshop by Cherie Brown, Founder & CEO of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI).
Find out more »The Intersectionality of Racism and Antisemitism
Join Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation and JUFJ on September 8th for a workshop exploring how racism and antisemitism function in society, including how they divide people, internalize oppression, and their role in the white nationalist movement. The facilitators will be Rabbi Mordechai Liebling, Founder and Director of the Social Justice Organizing Program at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and Graie Hagans, National Organizer and Training Manager for Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice.
Find out more »Civilian Policing Advisory Commission Work Session
Join JUFJ and our partners to let the County Council's Public Safety Committee know we want the strongest, most independent Civilian Policing Advisory Commission.
Find out more »Attend Mayor Bowser’s Maternal Health Summit with JUFJ
Join JUFJ and our partners at the Birth to Three DC coalition to attend Mayor Bowser's Maternal & Infant Health Summit and promote the funding of the Birth to Three for All Act.
Find out more »Baltimore Convening: Organizing 101
Join us for our September Baltimore Community Convening: Organizing 101, on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 PM at Bolton Street Synagogue! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn or brush up on the basics of one of the most powerful tools for social change in the world - community organizing.
Find out more »MoCo Stands With Immigrants Rally
The forces of racism and hatred have decided to organize in Montgomery County and show their support for ICE. Let's counteract their hatred with our determination to continue to build a community that rejects racism, xenophobia, and other forms of hate.
Find out more »Baltimore Police Gag Orders Hearing
Join JUFJ and allies at the first hearing of the bill to end the practice of forcing gag orders on survivors of police abuse.
Find out more »DC Council Chair Call-In Day
Help us flood the phones in Chairman Mendelson’s office to call for a speedy and thorough investigation into Councilmember Evans' corruption.
Find out more »Baltimore City Fair Elections Hearing
Join JUFJ and allies at the first City Council hearing for Baltimore City's Fair Elections bill.
Find out more »People’s Forum for Racial Equity in Montgomery County
Join the Montgomery County Racial Equity Network for a community-organized forum on racial equity policy. During the forum we will build a shared understand of what racial equity means for our daily lives; introduce the People's Priorities and Principles for Racial Equity in Montgomery County; and organize to ensure that our voices are heard during the racial equity legislation process this fall.
Find out more »FAIRVIEW: Matinee and Racial Equity Discussion
We have SOLD OUT our group tickets to FAIRVIEW at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. If you would like to see the play with us, please purchase tickets through the theatre website, woollymammoth.net.
Find out more »White Nationalism as a Political Movement
At this workshop we will learn together about White Nationalism as a political movement that through the efforts of State and non-State actors has grown in power and influence in the United States.
Find out more »Baltimore City Council Water Justice Legislation Work Session
Join us to say NO to weakening amendments - we need water justice for all Baltimoreans and nothing less. Public testimony will not be allowed, but we ask that you join us, wear blue, and show your support for #BmoreWaterJustice.
Find out more »Ward 2 DC Council Democratic Candidate Forum
Join local progressive groups to get to know the candidates for DC's Ward 2 Council seat, up for election next June!
Find out more »October 2019
Tikkun Leil Shabbat Shuva
Songful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.
Find out more »Maryland Statewide Legislative Kickoff
As the Jewish year begins anew at Rosh Hashanah, so does JUFJ's Maryland legislative year. The kickoff is the holiday that starts the cycle, and this year it's your chance to help choose our campaign priorities for the 2020 Annapolis legislative session. Can't make it but want to help choose campaigns? Visit jufj.org/annapolis-selection to sign up.
Find out more »CANCELED: Racial Equity and the Anacostia River
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled.
Find out more »The Forum for Black and Brown Student Equity and Excellence
Join the NAACP Parents' Council and Identity, Inc. for an in-depth discussion and exploration of possible solutions to create better educational opportunities for Black and Brown youth in MCPS.
Find out more »Immigrant Solidarity in Howard County: Press Conference
Join us in calling on Howard County officials to end their contract with ICE.
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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