Tikkun Leil Shabbat
15th St. Presbyterian Church 1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DCSongful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.
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DC Campaign Selection House Meetings
DC leaders and organizers have been preparing for 5779 with months of thoughtful conversations to explore what campaign we might work on next in the District. The DC Campaign Selection Team is ready to burst into this new year with potential campaigns that will help bring us closer to racial and economic justice in the District. For our next campaign to be successful, we need you, our JUFJ community, to tell us which of the possible campaigns are most aligned with JUFJ's values and strengths, and for which campaign(s) you'd be excited to take action.
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.
Tikkun Leil Shabbat
15th St. Presbyterian Church 1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DCSongful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.
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 Racial Justice Team Meeting
Join JUFJ Montgomery County's Racial Justice Education and Action Team as we continue planning our upcoming racial justice programs and discuss next steps. The meeting will take place at a JUFJ leader's home in Chevy Chase. Please RSVP for the exact address.
Baltimore Community Convening: Preparing for House Meetings with Legislators – An Immersive Experience
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MDJoin JUFJ Baltimore as we begin preparations for the upcoming state legislative session. Get ready for intimate, in-person conversations with your state legislators by practicing with us at Bolton Street Synagogue. Experience a mock house meeting setting, and get trained in advocacy skills so that you are ready to represent progressive Jewish values this year.
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.
TLS Learning Shabbat
15th St. Presbyterian Church 1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DCSongful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.
DC Annual Community Meeting
This is the moment we've all been waiting for! It's time for JUFJ to select our next DC campaigns! Dozens of people have guided our campaign selection process so far, thinking carefully about what change we can make in our city to move toward racial, social, and economic equity.
Join us to be in community, to eat together, and to help decide on our path forward. We will build this world with love — but we also need an action plan. Come to this meeting to connect with your community and determine the next steps JUFJ will take in DC.
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.
Hanukkah Happy Hour
JUFJ Office 1100 H St NW, Suite 630, Washington, DCWhat would Hanukkah be without JUFJ's vegetarian Hanukkah Happy Hour? Join us in our DC office for delicious vegan fried chicken from NuVegan, wine, beer, and candle lighting!
Tikkun Leil Shabbat Chanukah, Rosh Chodesh Tevet
15th St. Presbyterian Church 1701 15th St NW (R & 15th NW), Washington, DCSongful, soulful, Sabbath services featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner.
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.
Baltimore Monthly Community Convening
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MDKeep the light going into the new year and the upcoming legislative season at JUFJ's next Community Convening and Strategic Plan Release Party. Hanukkah will be over but our light shines on!
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.
