Schmooze in the Sukkah with JUFJ DC
Join JUFJ's DC community to celebrate Sukkot with a casual community meet-and-greet on Sunday, October 20. Meet new friends, learn about JUFJ's advocacy work, and enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon with us!
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Education/Spirituality
Montgomery County Sukkot Gathering
Join JUFJers from across Montgomery County to celebrate Sukkot together with good food and good conversation, hear what is happening across our county teams, and look ahead to the exciting work happening during the Maryland State Session.
Maryland Statewide Kickoff
Columbia Jewish Congregation 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MDJoin JUFJers from across Maryland at Columbia Jewish Congregation or virtually as we kick off our advocacy for the 2025 Maryland legislative session!
Meet the Moment: A Post-Election Processing and Actions Space
JUFJ leaders and supporters are invited to gather to discuss the election results, how our communities are being impacted, and how you can take action in support of democracy as well as our and our partners’ safety and rights as residents of our region.
Columbia Heights Community Group: November Meeting
TBDConnect with your neighbors, have fun, and build community resilience in Columbia Heights. If you are interested in local mutual aid - networks of neighbors sharing resources to take care of one another - get introduced to it here!
Fry Everything: A Warm-Up to Chanukah Party
Our Time Kitchen 117 W 24th St, Baltimore, MDJoin JUFJers from across Baltimore to celebrate Chanukah! We'll fry tons of food, and take action together, all while staying warm by the fire pit of Our Time Kitchen's outdoor patio. Everyone is welcome!
Finding Light in the Dark: A House Meeting on Rededicating Ourselves to our Values & Action
Join JUFJ to meet with other members of the Orthodox Jewish community. We will process the election results together, learn about how our local communities are being impacted, and strategize around how we can take action to protect our immigrant neighbors and to fight for economic justice under the upcoming administration.
DC Chanukah Hangout
Sonny's Pizza 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ DC for a Chanukah hangout! You'll have a chance to take action, connect with community members, and enjoy donuts and pizza!
Am Kolel Chanukah Freedom Concert and Coffee House
Tifereth Israel Congregation 7701 16th St NW, Washington, DCAm Kolel Jewish Renewal Community invites you to join this community wide celebration of freedom featuring local Jewish, folk, and social justice musical performances. Proceeds will benefit the local social […]
Montgomery County Chanukah Party
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MDJoin JUFJ's Montgomery County team for a food-filled Chanukah party. Bring your friends and family!
DC Autonomy and Home Rule Teach-in
TBDDC faces a number of potential threats to our right to self-government from the incoming federal administration. Luckily, JUFJ and our partners have been preparing for this. Join us to learn about the history of DC's home rule and how to protect our democracy!
Testimony Writing Power Half-Hour
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome!
The Year(s) Ahead for Housing in DC
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ for a discussion on DC’s housing justice movement under unified Republican control of the federal government. The new administration and Congress have expressed their intent to interfere in DC’s affairs and overturn the will of DC voters, with potentially severe consequences for unhoused people and tenants in DC. Learn what’s at stake, how to mobilize against these threats, and how our community can continue to work for housing justice in the face of challenges.
Testimony Writing Power Half-Hour
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome!
Columbia Heights Community Group: January Meeting
TBDMake friends, have fun, and build community resilience in Columbia Heights. Join us for a mutual aid teach-in led by your very own Columbia Heights neighbors and help our community get even stronger. Bring a dish to share for our potluck!
Testimony Writing Power Hour
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome! The specific focus of this power hour is SB422.
Think Jewishly, Act Locally: Advocacy in DC Government
Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DCMany Jews feel called to the work of tikkun olam — repairing the world — but trying to solve global problems is far too much for one person. But one person can make a tremendous difference when we focus on what is happening right here. Join us for an interactive workshop with community organizers focused on building a more just Washington, DC. We’ll learn about how our local government works, and what each of us can do to make real change for the lives of our families, friends, and neighbors here in our own community.
POSTPONED: Nights at the Round Table: Ending Homelessness
Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd St. NW, Washington, DCThis event is postponed due to snow. Stay tuned for updates.
Fair Share Testimony Writing Power Hour
If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome! The specific focus of this power hour is The Fair Share for Maryland Act.
DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group Meeting
With the current presidential administration and Congress, DC's autonomy is under threat. Join this meeting of JUFJ's DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group to help us plan how we'll defend DC's right to govern itself.
