Maryland Community Meeting
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!
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Maryland
Sine Die Text Bank
Join us to text JUFJers to contact our legislators about getting our priorities passed before the end of Sine Die, the last day of the Maryland General Assembly. No prior experience is necessary!
MD Public Safety Hearing: Support HB1071
Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDJewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. Unfortunately, we know that in Maryland, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our system of policing. Join us at the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing for HB1071, which would reduce unnecessary, harmful interactions with the police.
MD Labor Justice Hearing: Support SB828
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDNearly everyone needs time away from work at some point to care for a relative, deal with a serious personal illness, or welcome a baby. Our Torah understands this reality, and our sacred texts implore employers to do right by their employees. Join us in Annapolis at the House Economic Matters Committee hearing for SB828, which would implement paid family and medical leave strongly and equitably.
Sine Dayenu 2023 Celebration!
Lawyer's Mall 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MDJoin us to celebrate Sine Die, the last day of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session!
Maryland Community Meeting & Debrief
Join us for our last Maryland Community Meeting of the legislative cycle to review what we accomplished during this past state session!
Baltimore Police Department Local Control Town Hall
Douglas Memorial Community Church 1325 Madison Ave, Baltimore, MDJoin the Campaign for Justice, Safety, and Jobs for a town hall to learn about what happened with local control legislation in the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session, what powers the City Council has to legislate over BPD, and take action on next steps toward police accountability!
Maryland District 14 Legislator Meeting
Join other District 14 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with on of our state legislators to discuss our current priorities.
Maryland District 16 Legislator Meeting
Join other District 16 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with on of our state legislators to discuss our current priorities.
Finishing the Work: Maryland Kids Can’t Wait Any Longer
Join us the day after Juneteenth to strategize how we’ll pass legislation to liberate Maryland kids from cages and give them the care they need and deserve!
Allies in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism
How can Jews work together with our neighbors to address hate and overcome division? This virtual learning session convened by the Avodah Institute for Social Change in partnership with the Black Jewish Liberation Collective will focus on how to shift away from isolation and towards community building, and share how addressing antisemitism is a key part of the movement for racial justice.
Maryland District 16 Legislator Meeting
Join other District 16 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with one of our state legislators to discuss our current priorities.
Call the Montgomery County Council to Demand Meaningful Rent Stabilization
On July 18, the Montgomery County Council will take its final vote on rent stabilization. For over two years, JUFJ and our coalition partners have organized for meaningful rent stabilization. Now, we need you to call three key county council members to thank them for moving a strong rent stabilization bills out of committee and ask them to pass an even stronger bill next week!
Call the Montgomery County Council to Demand Meaningful Rent Stabilization
On July 18, the Montgomery County Council will take its final vote on rent stabilization. For over two years, JUFJ and our coalition partners have organized for meaningful rent stabilization. Now, we need you to call three key county council members to thank them for moving a strong rent stabilization bills out of committee and ask them to pass an even stronger bill next week!
Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Rally in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg City Council 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MDJoin the HOME Act Coalition in Gaithersburg to tell the City Council to stop ignoring renters and undermining their voices at the County Council.
Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Final Vote
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MDJoin us and our partners to pack the hearing room for the second Council worksession on rent stabilization -- this worksession will likely include key votes and therefore our presence is critical!
Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Coalition Picnic
Takoma Piney Branch Local Park 2 Darwin Ave, Takoma Park, MDJoin the Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Coalition for an outdoor party to celebrate winning a permanent rent stabilization program! Some food will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or other needs in the form below.
JUFJ Closed
JUFJ incorporates into our work Jewish values of reflection and taking time away from work for rest and renewal. To honor those values, we are closed on Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11.
Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting
Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy. Here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ's youth justice working group as we discuss the campaign to pass the Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.
Maryland Housing Justice Summit
Owen Brown Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MDJoin Renters United Maryland to celebrate our wins from last session and plan for the future of housing justice across Maryland! This summit is an opportunity to continue advancing tenants' rights statewide.
