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Rosh Hashanah: JUFJ Closed

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. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Rosh Hashanah.

Yom Kippur: JUFJ Closed

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. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Yom Kippur.

Sukkot: JUFJ Closed

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. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for the first two days of Sukkot.

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).

Schmooze in the Sukkah DC

DC

Join JUFJers from across DC to schmooze, celebrate Sukkot, and build community. Whether you've never been to a JUFJ event, you're just joining our work, or you've been involved for years, everyone is welcome! This event will be held in person in a sukkah near you.

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah: JUFJ Closed

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. To honor those values, JUFJ is closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.

Maryland Organizing Kickoff: Agenda for Action

Maryland State

Join us as we kick off our work in this new Maryland legislative session! At this event, you’ll learn about our issue areas and partners. We will share campaign options, ask what you are most excited to work on, and how you want to get involved. If you want to be part of shaping our work for our most people-powered session yet, please join us for this important event. Everyone is welcome!

Question H at the Polls

Baltimore

Raise awareness about this historic ballot measure on Election Day with JUFJ and our partners at CJSJ, SURJ, and CASA. Help pass local control in Baltimore by signing up for a shift on Election Day! Folks must attend a Zoom training on Monday from 7-8 PM, and pick up materials at CASA on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM, or JUFJ on Monday from 12 PM - 6 PM. You will receive more information via email after you RSVP.

The 2022/5783 Heschel Vision Awards

DC
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Maryland State

JUFJ’s Heschel Vision Awards celebrate members of our community who take action with deep moral commitment and who inspire and empower others. It’s a chance for all of us to be reminded of our values and to be together in community. Join us on Zoom at the 2022 Heschel Vision Awards.

Annapolis Academy: Our Issues, Our Legislators

Maryland State

Learn how to effectively tell stories and ask questions at the upcoming legislator meetings! Everyone who is asking questions at legislator meetings will have time to practice. This event is one hour and 15 minutes - sign up for the 6:30 PM or the 8:00 PM start time.

Montgomery County December Get Together

Montgomery County
Locust Grove Nature Center
7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD

Join JUFJ's Montgomery County leaders and staff for kosher Chanukah food, apple cider, a nature walk, and mindfulness activities at Cabin John Regional Park! Whether you're new or returning to JUFJ, everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event — kids and grandkids are invited to join the fun, too! Options are available for mobility accessibility. Please be sure to indicate how many people will join you!

DC Night of Action and Chanukah Candle Lighting

DC

Join us to light candles and take action the night before the DC Council's final legislative session of the year. We'll work to help domestic workers and our partners push for the last vote on the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, and we'll light Chanukah candles together.

Baltimore Action Team “Fry Everything” Chanukah Party

Baltimore
Our Time Kitchen
117 W 24th St, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to celebrate Chanukah! We'll enjoy tasty treats, light the menorah, play dreidel, and take action together, all while staying warm by the fire pit of Our Time Kitchen's outdoor patio. Everyone is welcome!

Maryland Community Meeting & Chanukah Candle Lighting

Maryland State

Join us for our next virtual Maryland Community Meeting, where the Maryland Center on Economic Policy will present on budget advocacy. MDCEP’s training will cover how folks can advocate on budget issues, especially in light of the state’s new budget process this year. We will begin the meeting with a community Chanukah candlelighting!

Candle Lighting at Union Market

DC
Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC

Come join JUFJ at Union Market to light the Menorah!

Annapolis Academy: General Assembly 101

Maryland State

Join us on Zoom for an educational event about the Maryland General Assembly and how the legislative process works. We will also discuss our plans for the 2023 legislative session and how to advocate for our issues.

Annapolis Academy: Testimony 101

Maryland State

Come to our educational event about the crucial work of delivering testimony to legislators.

Maryland Community Meeting

Maryland State

Join us for our next Maryland Community Meeting, where we'll discuss campaign updates and how we can best move our work forward. All are welcome!