THINK JEWISHLY. ACT LOCALLY.

For the 2022 election, JUFJ is supporting three ballot measures and opposing one, and we have prepared civic education materials, and compiled election resources for both DC and Maryland. Check them out in our 2022 voter guide!

2022 Heschel Vision Awards honoring Maryland Senator Jill P. Carter, the Bainum Family Foundation, Jo Shifrin

Events

  • Sukkot 2023: Housing Justice with Adas Israel

    October 4 | 6:30 pm8:30 pm

    At its core, Sukkot is a holiday that forces us to think about the places we reside and the spaces we occupy.

  • Sukkot 2023: Montgomery County Sukkot Social

    October 4 | 7:00 pm9:00 pm

    Sukkot is a holiday that reminds us to think about what it means to have a roof over our heads and a safe, stable place to live. Join JUFJ’s Montgomery County housing team for an outdoor, in-person Sukkot dinner at B’nai Israel in Rockville. We invite you to bring your own dinner (no meat, please!) …

  • Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

    October 4 | 7:30 pm8:30 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 the …

  • Sukkot 2023: Housing Justice with Avodah

    October 5 | 6:15 pm8:15 pm

    Join us to celebrate Sukkot and to welcome Avodah DC’s 2023-2024 Corps Members as they start a year of service with JUFJ.

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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