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When Mordechai Met the Mayor: Purim with a Twist (DC)

DC
Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC

Join the Edlavitch DCJCC and JUFJ for an evening featuring Purim games, a hilarious Purim spiel, a live klezmer performance by the Boy-Chiks, and more! Come out to nosh on hamantaschen (and a vegetarian dinner), and learn how everyday citizens can be like Esther and Mordechai and push our elected officials to put people over profit and support more affordable housing. Don’t miss this perfect mashup of shenanigans and social action!

Maryland Purim 2025 / 5785

Baltimore
Montgomery County
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. We are packing 420 gift bags to deliver to statewide and Montgomery County elected officials. Join us in packing bags, delivering bags to legislators, donating supplies, or donating money to offset the cost of making all of this happen.

Columbia Heights Community Group: March Meeting

TBD

Join us for another community potluck and empowerment session with Columbia Heights neighbors! We will learn about how we can be active bystanders for our immigrant neighbors at risk from ICE and discuss how we can make even more impact in our neighborhood. Bring a dish to share for our potluck!

Labor Seder and Social Justice Seder

Baltimore
DC
Montgomery County
Maryland State

Each spring, the JUFJ community comes together to retell the story of Passover and take action on local issues in our region. This year, more than ever, we need to remember that every generation has a responsibility to work toward collective liberation. Join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025 / 1 Nisan 5785 at 3:00 PM for our 2025 Social Justice Seder in Baltimore or Labor Seder in DC.

Closed for Passover

DC
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Maryland State

JUFJ honors the rhythms of the Jewish calendar and we incorporate into our work Jewish values of reflection, celebration, and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. We […]

DC Autonomy and Home Rule Working Group Meeting

DC

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.

A Lag B’Omer Campfire and Phonebank

DC

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.

Columbia Heights Action Group: May Meeting

TBD

Meet Columbia Heights neighbors and take action to build a better DC! Join us for a book talk about how to resist fascism today, bring a dish for our potluck, and share invitations to progressive efforts you're involved in.