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Baltimore Action Team Fall Kickoff

Baltimore

Interested in getting involved in economic and racial justice issues in Baltimore? Want to work with others to affect change in Baltimore City politics? Join JUFJ for our Baltimore Action Team kickoff event!

DC Politics Crash Course

DC

Join us for a fast and furious session all about politics in DC - from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.

Baltimore Civics Kibitz 5: Clerks, Judges, & Courts

Baltimore

Ever wonder why we elect judges? Or what the state's attorney's relationship to the police is? Baltimore City's court system is one of the most opaque mysteries of our political landscape. Come join us for "Civics Kibitz 5: Courts, Clerks, and Judges" to dig into how our City's justice system works (or doesn't).

MD Statewide Community Meeting

Maryland State

Join us for our first Maryland statewide meeting of the 2022 legislative session!

JUFJ Chanukah Party

DC
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Maryland State

Join the JUFJ community from across DC and Maryland for a virtual Chanukah party!

DC Politics Crash Course 101: DC Government

DC

Join us for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in DC, from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.

MD Statewide Community Meeting

Maryland State

Join us for our second Maryland statewide meeting of the 2022 legislative session!

DC Politics Crash Course 201: DC Budget

DC

A budget is a moral document that reveals what our government really values. As budget season approaches, join us for a deeper dive into the budget process in DC and how JUFJ advocates for our values and priorities to be represented the District's spending.

Annapolis Academy Rewind: General Assembly 101

Maryland State

If you were not able to attend Sunday's live event, come watch the recording of our educational event about our work with the Maryland General Assembly and our goals for the next session.

Annapolis Academy Rewind: Testimony 101

Maryland State

If you were not able to attend Sunday's live event, come watch the recording of our educational event about how to provide powerful testimony.

Purim 2022: from Annapolis to Zoom

Maryland State

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that commemorates the story of Queen Esther, who used her power to help her community during challenging times. Every year on (or near) Purim, JUFJ activists deliver mishloach manot, sweet gifts to our Maryland state legislators, along with a reminder of what our legislative priorities are for this year's General Assembly session. But we can't make this sweet delivery without your help.

DC Politics Crash Course 101: DC Government

DC

Join us for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in DC, from who our DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works.

Sound the Shofar for DC Domestic Workers

DC

Sound the Shofar for economic justice! DC domestic workers deserve the same workplace rights as all other workers. Join other JUFJers for an in-person action before Rosh Hashanah to remind the DC Council to pass the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.

Green New Deal for Housing

DC

This Sukkot, we're imagining a DC where everyone has access to housing and where we keep our planet safe and beautiful for everyone who lives on it — and we're fighting for that future! Join JUFJ, Sunrise DC, and Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (in a sukkah!) to learn more about the Green New Deal for Housing bill, and how you can help build a more sustainable, affordable DC.

Maryland Community Kickoff: Schmooze in the Sukkah

Maryland State
Columbia Jewish Congregation
5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD

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).