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Immigration, Law, and Justice: A 21st-Century Jewish Perspective

Baltimore
Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Rd, Pikesville, MD

We will be looking at immigration policy past and present and how it impacts people today. Presenters include Rabbi Arian, who just returned from the U.S.-Mexico border, Daniel Rifkin, from Rifkin Immigration Law, LLC, and Eric Seymour, Client Services Manager for the Esperanza Center of Catholic Charities of Baltimore. 

This program is presented by Chizuk Amuno Social Justice Advocacy Group, and co-sponsored by Jews United for Justice.

Board of Estimates Meeting on Water Rates

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works has requested a 30% water rate hike over the next 3 years. This is outrageous - especially since they have not addressed wildly inaccurate bills without a process for Baltimoreans to appeal them. Join us to tell the Board of Estimates to REJECT this rate hike.

Tikkun Leil Shabbat

DC
15th St. Presbyterian Church 1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DC

Songful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.

Maryland Statewide Kickoff

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

Due to snow, this event is POSTPONED until Sunday, January 27.

Postponed: Racial Justice Film Series and Discussion: “Vice: Raised in the System”

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

POSTPONED until February 10: Come join Adat Shalom, JUFJ, and leaders in the fight for real criminal justice to learn about mass incarceration. After the documentary, a panel discussion with Maryland State Senator Will Smith; Maryland Delegate David Moon; Toni Holness, Public Policy Director of the ACLU MD; Stephanie Joseph, Assistant Public Defender, Montgomery County. Dessert will follow.

Film Screening and Discussion: Charm City

Baltimore
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation 7401 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD

In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, BHC Justice; Chizuk Amuno Social Justice Advocacy Committee; Beth Am Synagogue, Bolton Street Synagogue, and Kol HaLev Social Action Committees; Jews United for Justice; and Baltimore Cultural Chavurah are sponsoring a screening and discussion of the documentary Charm City. Charm City was filmed over three tumultuous years covering the lead up to, and aftermath of, Freddie Gray’s death in police custody.

Conversation with Maryland District 14 Legislators (Olney)

Montgomery County
Debbie's House 2001 Bishops Castle Dr, Olney, MD

Join JUFJ and District 14 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 is being held at the home of a District 14 JUFJer and you will receive the address upon sign up.

Economic Justice for Working Marylanders Platform Team Meeting

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.

RESCHEDULED Conversation with Maryland District 11 Legislators (Pikesville)

Baltimore

Join JUFJ, District 11 residents, Chizuk Amuno, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Kol Halev, Beth Am, and Har Sinai as we meet with our state representatives to discuss our agenda for the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly. We will spend one hour with the legislators, and then close with a short evaluation.

Rescheduled: Maryland Statewide Kickoff

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

Rescheduled from 1/13: JUFJ's 2019 Maryland legislative kickoff is the most important chance of the year to learn the ins-and-outs of the campaigns we will be taking on this legislative session. You'll get educated on our 2019 issues and have the opportunity to receive training in how to be an effective advocate. Whether you are a seasoned activist, coming back for another year of making change in Annapolis, or you are brand new to advocacy at the state level, this is where we all learn the intricacies of JUFJ’s issues and strategize together toward a more just Maryland.

Senate Hearing: Baltimore Water Bill

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

SB96 would prevent Baltimoreans from losing their homes because of unaffordable water bills. JUFJ supports this bill as a commonsense protection for the human rights of everyone in Baltimore. Sign up to attend the hearing and let us know if you want to testify.

Tikkun Leil Shabbat

DC
15th St. Presbyterian Church 1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DC

Songful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.

House Hearing: Baltimore Water Bill

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

HB161 would prevent Baltimoreans from losing their homes because of unaffordable water bills. JUFJ supports this bill as a commonsense protection for the human rights of everyone in Baltimore. Sign up to attend the hearing and let us know if you want to testify.

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.

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.

House Hearing: Fight for $15

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

The House Economic Matters Committee needs to hear from you about why everyone in Maryland should earn at least $15 an hour for their work! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB166, the Fight for $15 bill!

Rescheduled: Racial Justice Film Series and Discussion: “Vice: Raised in the System”

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

Rescheduled from January 13 due to snow: Come join Adat Shalom, JUFJ, and leaders in the fight for real criminal justice to learn about mass incarceration. After the documentary, a panel discussion with Maryland State Senator Will Smith; Maryland Delegate David Moon; Toni Holness, Public Policy Director of the ACLU MD; Stephanie Joseph, Assistant Public Defender, Montgomery County. Dessert will follow.