JUFJ Trust Act Update Call
Executive Office Building 101 Monroe St, Rockville, MDJoin JUFJ for a recap of our Trust Act campaign so far, and to discuss next steps.
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Maryland
Just Cause Eviction Study Meeting 2
Executive Office Building 101 Monroe St, Rockville, MDIn Montgomery County, landlords discriminate along lines of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and more — and they don't have to explain themselves. To fix this, the Montgomery County State Delegation is considering legislation to protect tenants from unfair evictions. Join Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins and the Montgomery County community to learn about evictions in Montgomery County, understand Just Cause, and ask questions!
Struggle for Shelter: EVICTED Exhibit
National Building Museum 401 F St NW, Washington, DCJoin JUFJ activists to observe Sukkot by learning about the housing crisis in our cities and our region. We'll go on a guided tour of the EVICTED exhibit at the National Building Museum together, then discuss the exhibit and what it means to celebrate shelter when so many people can't afford it.
Sukkot Shabbaton at Pearlstone
Pearlstone Center 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd., Reisterstown, MDJUFJ Baltimore is partnering with the Pearlstone Center on their inaugural Sukkot Shabbaton. JUFJ's own Molly Amster will speak about Sukkot, water, and justice.
Water Is a Human Right Team Meeting
JUFJ Office 2221 Maryland Ave, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MDEvery Baltimorean has a right to clean, affordable water. Come join our canvassing, education, and advocacy efforts at this inaugural team meeting.
JUFJ Trust Act Update Call
Join JUFJ for a recap of our Trust Act campaign so far, and to discuss next steps.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 1: Dushaw Hockett
The Community Room at the Carlton 4550 N Park Ave, Chevy Chase, MDIn community organizing we make change by building the collective power of individuals. Organizing for racial equity can work the same way. No matter who we are, we all carry implicit bias within us that affects the way we see, treat, and form relationships with other people.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 2: George Derek Musgrove
James and Hoffman 1130 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCIt’s always important to understand the history of the places we live, work, and organize in. That’s even more true when that place happens to be our nation’s capital, a city that has often served as a national battleground over things like slavery, segregation, civil rights, the drug war, and gentrification.
Montgomery County Delegation: Joint House and Senate Priorities Hearing
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MDMontgomery County's state representatives want to hear from their constituents as they prepare for the upcoming session. Join JUFJ as we share our vision for a more just Maryland with them! The hearing is also a great opportunity to learn more about our region and to support our partners working to make positive change in it.
Montgomery County Community Convening: Preparing for House Meetings with Legislators-Immersive Experience
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MDJoin JUFJ Montgomery County at our first monthly community convening! Each convening is a space for you to connect with other JUFJ leaders and supporters, stay updated on our ongoing projects, and take action with us on one of our campaigns. All are welcome.
The first half hour beginning at 6:30pm will be a general info session for those who are not familiar with JUFJ.
This month we will be preparing for our upcoming house meetings with our state legislators. Get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators by practicing with us at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation. Experience a mock house meeting setting, and get trained in advocacy skills so that you are ready to represent progressive Jewish values this year.
We will have light refreshments!
Conversation with Maryland District 16 Legislators (Bethesda)
Join JUFJ and District 16 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Bethesda. Please RSVP for the address.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 3: Suzanne Feinspan
James and Hoffman 1130 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCIn this volatile national context, understanding how each of us is targeted by anti-Semitism, the effects that has on us and how our own oppression relates to other forms of oppression is critically important. In this workshop, we will explore some questions through interactive exercises and discussion.
Conversation with Maryland District 43 Legislators (Baltimore)
Join JUFJ and District 43 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Baltimore. Please RSVP for the address.
Against All Odds: Film & Discussion with Elijah Cummings, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Will Jawando
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MDJoin Congressman Elijah Cummings, incoming Chair of the Maryland Democrats Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, and incoming Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando for a special Hanukkah showing of the documentary "Against All Odds: The Fight for a Black Middle Class." The event is co-sponsored with Adat Shalom.
Conversation with Maryland District 46 Legislators (Baltimore)
Richman/Blau House RSVP for address, Baltimore, MDJoin JUFJ and District 46 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, an hour with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Baltimore. Please RSVP for the address.
Conversation with Maryland District 17 Legislators (Rockville)
Join JUFJ and District 17 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Rockville. Please RSVP for the address.
Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 4: Cherie Brown
Seekers Church 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DCThis is an experiential workshop to understand what antisemitism is and to be able to identify when something is antisemitic and when it's not. Participants will explore their own personal experiences encountering antisemitism and learn about the negative impact of antisemitism on one's own life.
Conversation with Maryland District 40 Legislators (Baltimore)
Greg Terry's House RSVP for Address, Baltimore, MDJoin JUFJ and District 40 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Baltimore. Please RSVP for the address.
Conversation with Maryland District 18 Legislators (Silver Spring)
Join JUFJ and District 18 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Silver Spring. Please RSVP for the address.
Conversation with Maryland District 20 Legislators (Silver Spring)
Join JUFJ and District 20 residents as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend the first hour getting to know each other and the issues, 90 minutes with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation. This event will be held at a private home in Silver Spring. Please RSVP for the address.
