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Conversation with Maryland District 17 Legislators (Rockville)

Montgomery County

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.

Film Screening: Eating Animals

DC
Cleveland Park Library
3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Join DC's Hazon JOFEE Fellows for a special screening of critically acclaimed documentary, "Eating Animals," narrated by Natalie Portman followed by meaningful conversation. Vegetarian snacks and drinks provided.

Racism and Antisemitism Workshop 4: Cherie Brown

Montgomery County
DC
Seekers Church
276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC

This 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)

Baltimore
Greg Terry's House
RSVP for Address, Baltimore, MD

Join 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)

Montgomery County

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)

Montgomery County

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.

Conversation with Maryland District 15 Legislators (Potomac)

Montgomery County

Join JUFJ and District 15 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.

Conversation with Maryland District 41 Legislators (Baltimore)

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

Join JUFJ and District 41 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.

Conversation with Maryland District 45 Legislators (Baltimore)

Baltimore
Tasha Link's House
RSVP for Address, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJ and District 45 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.

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.

Say No to 30% Water Rate Hikes!

Baltimore
Langston Hughes Community Center
5011 Arbutus Ave, Baltimore, MD

The Department of Public Works wants to know what Baltimoreans think about their plan to raise water bills by 30%. Join JUFJ to let them know exactly how we feel about that!

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

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

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.

Conversation with Maryland District 19 Legislators (Silver Spring)

Montgomery County
Leisure World Clubhouse 1
3700 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, Maryland

Join JUFJ and District 19 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.

Conversation with Maryland District 39 Legislators (Gaithersburg)

Montgomery County
Kehilat Shalom
9915 Apple Ridge Rd, Gaithersburg, MD

Join JUFJ, Kehilat Shalom, and District 39 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.

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.