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Dark blue watercolor background with an illustration of delicate golden leaves on top. Yellow and white text reads: "Jews United for Justice 25th Anniversary Celebration and Heschel Vision Awards. Sunday November 19, 2023, 7 Kislev 5784. 5:00-7:30 PM in person, 5:15-6:30 virtual.

Events

  • Maryland Purim 2024 / 5784

    March 17March 19

    Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that commemorates the story of Queen Esther, who used her power to help her community during challenging times. We are packing 250 gift bags (half in Baltimore, half in Rockville) to deliver to statewide and Montgomery County elected officials. Join us in packing bag…

  • Hamantaschen and Housing: A JUFJ DC Purim Extravaganza

    March 19 | 6:30 pm8:00 pm

    Join the Edlavitch DCJCC and JUFJ for an evening of Purim fun and festivities – featuring Purim carnival games (budget ring toss, anyone?), a hilarious Purim spiel, and a special drag performance by Manny Nuff! So come nosh some hamantaschen and shake your gragger while learning how we can push co…

  • DC Economic Justice Working Group: March Meeting

    March 20 | 6:00 pm7:30 pm

    Everyone in DC should have what the Torah calls dei machsoro, resources sufficient to meet their needs. Join our Economic Justice Working Group meeting on Zoom or in person to discuss our current campaigns, and how we are working with our partners to build a DC where everyone can live and thrive.

  • Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

    March 20 | 6:30 pm7:30 pm

    Jewish sacred texts teach us that the world was created with both justice and mercy. Here in Maryland, children who are charged with certain crimes are sentenced as if they were adults. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ’s youth justice working group as we discuss the campaign to pass yout…

Campaigns

A crowd of street vendors and campaign partners wearing "DC heart vendors" shirts

Economic Justice

Everyone deserves dignity and respect at work.

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DC
Hold police accountable

Public Safety

Police should be accountable to the community.

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Baltimore
Housing advocates hold signs for the HOME Act

Housing Equity

We all have the right to a safe, stable home.

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Montgomery County
Members of CASA, JUFJ, and Health Care for All Coalition rally for access to care for immigrants in Annapolis

Annapolis 2024

Take action for a more just Maryland.

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Maryland State

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