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Baltimore Community Convening: Mishloach Manot Madness!

Baltimore
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

The legislative session has taken off and JUFJ as a community has been actively engaging our legislators. With Purim approaching, JUFJ would like to send our gratitude to our legislators and remind them of the commitments they have made to our communities. Join us for gift bag decorating, postcard writing, and the opportunity to hear the latest on the bills we are supporting in Annapolis to raise the wage, protect renters and immigrants, eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing, and reform the use of solitary confinement. This is a child-inclusive event so please feel free to bring kids to be a part of the fun! Kosher dinner will be provided.

CANCELLED! Senate Hearing: Definition of Rent

Maryland State
Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

This hearing has been cancelled because we successfully blocked unjust changes to rent laws this year!

Racial Equity: Community Conversations

Montgomery County
Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD

Please join County Council members and County Executive Marc Elrich for a Community Conversation on Racial Equity. We want to hear from residents about what this policy needs to include and interventions that you believe would help to foster racial equity in our community.

Montgomery County Convening: Hamantaschen Baking & Annapolis Update

Montgomery County
Temple Emanuel 10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD

Esther prepared a feast to make the case for justice for the Jewish people in the Purim story.

JUFJ is preparing Hamantaschen (triangle cookies) and Mishloach Manot (gift bags) to make the case for justice for the people of Maryland.

Join us for baking, gift bag decorating, postcard writing, and the opportunity to hear the latest on the bills we are supporting in Annapolis to raise the wage, protect renters and immigrants, and reform the use of solitary confinement.

Oseh Shalom & JUFJ Community Event featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin

Maryland State
Oseh Shalom 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD

Join Congressman Jamie Raskin, Oseh Shalom Synagogue, and JUFJers from across Maryland for updates about what is happening in DC, in Annapolis, and what you can do to make a difference. Plus snacks and some Purim fun!

Annapolis Legislator Visits and Purim Gift Bag Deliveries

Maryland State
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

Join us to deliver Purim gift baskets to our state legislators, along with messages about the issues we care about. Come in costume - kids are welcome!

Shushan Purim – Party & Rally!

Montgomery County
Temple Shalom 8501 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD

Join JUFJ, Am Kolel, Kehila Chadasha, Fabrangen, and Cheder Jewish Community for a Purim Party and Rally honoring activist Mike Tabor.Special guests include Congressman Jamie Raskin and County Executive Marc Elrich!With live music and dancing, guest speakers, finger foods and hamantashen, and a Take Action Table where you can write letters, sign postcards, and pack food boxes for shelters.

Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

JUFJ's Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team is committed to ending our state’s mistreatment of poor and working people and eliminating decades of structurally reproduced poverty. This state session we are advocating for legislation raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and guaranteeing housing and fair treatment for all renters. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD economic justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

Sine Die Celebration: the Last Day of the Maryland General Assembly Session

Maryland State
Maryland Statehouse 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD

Join us at the Maryland Statehouse to celebrate Sine Die: the last day of the 2018 Maryland General Assembly session! We'll have a first shift watching proceedings from the gallery at 5pm, dinner at a nearby restaurant at 7 pm, then a second shift watching from the gallery after dinner. Stay as long as you want! When everything wraps up at midnight, we'll grab a drink with the hardy few who are still awake, and then head home.

Montgomery County 2020 Budget Hearings

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Come to testify or to fill the chambers for a Montgomery County Council 2020 Budget Hearing! There will be 2 hearings on 2 different days. On April 9 at 7pm, and April 10 at 1:30pm. You can sign up for one or more of the hearings! The hearings will be held in the Third Floor Hearing Room. There will be a dinner before the hearing on the 9th at 5:30pm, and lunch before the hearing on the 10th at 12pm.

“CHARM CITY” Documentary Screening and Discussion

Montgomery County
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD

Doors open at 6pm. Film will begin at 6:15pm. Snacks will be provided.

CHARM CITY delivers a candid portrait of citizens, police, community advocates, and government officials on the frontlines during three years of unparalleled, escalating violence in Baltimore. The film highlights the work of JUFJ partner Safe Streets, a community-based approach to ending street violence.

After the documentary there will be a panel discussion featuring Alex Long, a violence interrupter featured in the film, along with Montgomery County community advocates Brandy H. M. Brooks and Candace Kattar. Together they will reflect on the film and highlight actions we can take locally.

Maryland 2019 State Session Debrief

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

It has been a jam packed 3 months of state session, with victories, disappointments, and many lessons learned. Join us to reflect on all we learned and discuss areas for growth next year.

Montgomery County Council Vote: LETT Act

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

The Montgomery County Council will be voting on the LETT Act at the meeting of the full council on May 7. Packing the chamber together with our partners in the Silver Spring Justice Coalition is a great way to show our support for this important first step towards police accountability and transparency. Join us for this important vote!

Baltimore May Community Convening

Baltimore
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD

Now that the legislative session is behind us, join us as we introduce city and county-focused campaigns to plug into. Learn how you can take action for water justice, fair elections, and more! We will also discuss all of the changes within the city government, and what they mean for our work.

Water Accountability and Equity Act Hearing

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

The Water Accountability and Equity Act will make water more affordable for low- and middle-income Baltimore residents, create a pathway to pay off water debt, and establish a fair and neutral process to dispute incorrect water bills. JUFJ has been working on this bill as part of the Right to Water Coalition. Join us at the hearing to testify or to show your support for water for all Baltimoreans!

Legislator Lag Ba’Omer

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

The state legislative session is over, but our legislative relationship building and advocacy continues! JUFJ Montgomery County is hosting a RAIN OR SHINE picnic with our state legislators in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba’Omer.

Join us to debrief the session with them, and explore how we can continue to work together. We will be gathering at the Picnic Pavilion in the Locust Grove Nature Center. This will be a fun and relaxed setting with food, treats, and a campfire — kids are welcome!

Baltimore City Fair Elections Information Session

Baltimore
Colab Baltimore 2209 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD

Come learn more about the campaign to establish a Fair Elections program for Baltimore City. Learn how the policy works, ask questions, meet other community leaders, and hear how you can help.

Montgomery County Community Forum on Policing

Montgomery County
Kennedy High School 1902 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD

As racist police practices make news in Montgomery County, we need to speak out about what we want from a new county police chief. Join County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Will Jawando for a forum to share our feedback on police policies and priorities.

Memorial Service for Robert White z”l

Montgomery County
Christ Congregational Church 9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD

Join JUFJ for a Memorial celebrating the life of Robert L. White z"l on the 1 year anniversary of his killing by a Montgomery County Police Officer. It will begin with a vigil at 6:00PM at Three Oaks Drive, near the corner of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring. Then at 6:30PM there will be a processional to the church, one-half mile through neighborhood streets. and then there is the 7:00PM Service at Christ Congregational Church.