Celebrate International Workers Day with JUFJ as we march and rally in solidarity with our partners and workers everywhere. Join us at 11:30 AM for CASA's national day of action to demand justice for immigrants, and at 5:00 PM for a rally supporting DC restaurant workers. Buses leave from Baltimore for the CASA rally at 9:30 AM and from Montgomery County at 10:00 AM.
Everyone who has earned paid family and medical leave should be able to use the benefits they have earned. Join JUFJ and the DC Paid Leave Campaign as we testify before the DC Council to close a loophole in the law that excludes some workers from using their benefits. You can testify in person, on Zoom, or just in writing if you can't make the hearing. If you are testifying orally, JUFJ staff will help make sure that your time slot is one that works for your schedule.
Join JUFJ for Lag B’Omer on May 15th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM as we enjoy a campfire and phonebank to mobilize our community around DC Council’s budget process.
Meet Columbia Heights neighbors and take action to build a better DC! Join us for an article discussion about how to resist fascism today, bring a dish for our potluck, and share invitations to progressive efforts you're involved in.
Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.
Jewish sacred texts recognize that having safe, stable housing is key to a healthy society. Join our Housing Security Working Group meeting in person or on Zoom to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to ensure that everyone in DC has a safe, stable, affordable place to live.
