Press Conference: Introducing Bill to Remove School Resource Officers
Join a virtual press conference where Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer will introduce a bill to get police officers out of Montgomery County schools.
In Budget Advocacy, COVID-19, Montgomery County Budget, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability, Racial Equity, Racial Equity Montgomery
Posted Montgomery County Council Session Wrap Up – Summer 2020
JUFJ members raised our voices loudly and repeatedly during the Montgomery County Council's 2020 summer session, and in many cases the Council listened to us and to our partners. In this [...]
Maryland 2019 State Session Debrief
It has been a jam packed 3 months of state session, with victories, disappointments, and many lessons learned. Join us to reflect on all we learned and discuss areas for growth next year.
Against All Odds: Film & Discussion with Elijah Cummings, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Will Jawando
Join 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 [...]
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Join us for Labor on the Bimah 5778
Thank you to all of the congregations who are participating in Labor on the Bimah this year and sharing the Jewish values behind the #FightFor15!
Local Coalition Decries Decision that Fatal Police Shooting Was “Justified.” Demands Transparency and Accountability.
The Silver Spring Justice Coalition, an organization of Montgomery County community residents and local groups, releases the following statement: We are deeply concerned by the Howard County [...]
Be a Jeremiah Fellow in DC/MoCo
Do you want to learn more about the local political landscape? To gain a deeper understanding of social, racial, and economic justice? To be in community with people who care about issues you [...]
What’s at Stake in Montgomery County: Education
Rabbi Tarfon and the Elders were once reclining in the upper story of Nitza’s house, in Lod, when this question was asked of them: Is study greater or is action greater? Rabbi Tarfon answered and [...]
