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MD Youth Justice Hearing: Defense Against SB0744

Maryland State
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

All of us deserve a life with dignity, respect, and safety. But here in Maryland, conservative millionaires and billionaires like David Smith think they can bully state legislators and the Governor into treating Black and brown kids as criminals so they can further their reactionary agenda of returning to failed “tough on crime” policies of mass incarceration and undermining trust in government. Join us in Annapolis for the House Judiciary Committee hearing in order to defend against SB0744, and help guarantee the rights and equity of children in the court and policing systems.

MD Youth Justice Hearing: Defense Against SB52 and SB120

Maryland State
Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

All of us deserve a life with dignity, respect, and safety. But here in Maryland, conservative millionaires and billionaires like David Smith think they can bully state legislators and the Governor into treating Black and brown kids as criminals so they can further their reactionary agenda of returning to failed “tough on crime” policies of mass incarceration and undermining trust in government. Join us in Annapolis for the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing in order to defend against SB52 and SB120, and help guarantee the rights and equity of children in the court and policing systems.

Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

Maryland State

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 Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.

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Testimony Writing Power Hour

Maryland State

If you are submitting written testimony this legislative session, join us for this writing power hour on Zoom. Testimony writers of all experience levels are all welcome!

Maryland District 15 Legislator Meeting

Montgomery County

Join other District 15 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with Senator Brian Feldman and Delegates Linda Foley, David Fraser-Hidalgo, and Lily Qi to discuss our legislative priorities for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session.

Day of Action: Justice for Children and Incarcerated Marylanders

Maryland State
St. Anne’s Parish House 199 Duke Of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD

We're joining the ACLU of Maryland and other partners to push for equitable children’s rights policies in Maryland. We'll begin with an orientation/dinner, then hold a rally at Lawyers Mall, and conclude with constituent meetings with our elected representatives in their offices!

Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

Maryland State

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 Youth Equity and Safety (YES) Act.

Maryland District 21 Legislator Meeting

Maryland State

Join other District 21 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with Delegate Ben Barnes to discuss our agenda for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session.

Maryland District 17 Legislator Meeting

Maryland State

Join other District 17 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with Delegates Julie Palakovich Carr, Ryan Spiegel, and Joe Vogel to discuss our agenda for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session.

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Maryland Community Meeting

Maryland State

Join us for our Maryland Community Meeting where we'll discuss campaign updates and how we can best move our work forward! Join at 7:30 PM for JUFJ 101 if you're newer to JUFJ, or for a schmooze session if you're a returning JUFJer. The full meeting will begin at 8:00 PM. All are welcome!

Maryland District 17 Legislator Meeting

Maryland State

Join other District 17 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with Delegates Ryan Spiegel and Joe Vogel to discuss our agenda for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session.

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Maryland Crossover Day Text Bank

Maryland State

Join us to text JUFJers to contact their legislators about our key priorities before crossover day. No prior experience necessary!

Maryland Purim 2024 / 5784

Maryland State

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 bags, delivering bags to legislators, donating supplies, or donating money to offset the cost of making all of this happen.

Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

Maryland State

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 youth justice legislation in Maryland.

Phone Bank

Social Justice Seder Recruitment Phone Bank

Maryland State

Calling all Maryland JUFJers: JUFJ staff need your help to make sure everyone hears about our first seder in Baltimore since 2019! Join us to call other JUFJers who haven't RSVPed yet and make sure that they have a chance to join the fun and the action for youth justice.

Two cartoon teenagers with words: Youth Justice Working Group

Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting

Maryland State

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 or treated punitively. That is neither just nor merciful. Join JUFJ's youth justice working group as we discuss youth justice campaigns in Maryland.

Phone Bank

Social Justice Seder Recruitment Phone Bank

Maryland State

Calling all Maryland JUFJers: JUFJ staff need your help to make sure everyone hears about our first seder in Baltimore since 2019! Join us to call other JUFJers who haven't RSVPed yet and make sure that they have a chance to join the fun and the action for youth justice.

Matzah with text: Sine Dayenu April 18, 2024: Will it be enough?

Sine Dayenu 2024 Celebration!

Maryland State
Lawyer's Mall 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD

Sine Die is Latin for “adjourning without a future day,” and Dayenu, the title of an important Passover song, means “it would have been enough” — at JUFJ, we combine the two! As we prepare to celebrate at “Sine Dayenu,” we remind ourselves that each victory that we and our partners achieve in Annapolis is a necessary but not sufficient step toward collective liberation. Our work must continue until all of us are free.

Six Jews of different races, genders, and ages gather around a seder table.

Social Justice Seder: Let my people grow

Baltimore
Beth Am Synagogue 2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD

Each spring, the Social Justice Seder celebrates the freedom story of the Exodus by connecting it to present day struggles, delivering the tools to take action, and celebrating with food, friends, and song. This year’s Seder, “Let my people grow,” will explore the fight for youth justice and the campaign to let all of Maryland’s children, and their children, and their children’s children break the chains of the criminal legal system and live in freedom.

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Maryland Community Meeting and Session Debrief

Maryland State

Join us for our last Maryland Community Meeting of the legislative cycle to review what we accomplished during this past state session! There is an optional schmooze session at 7:30 PM, and the full meeting will begin at 8 PM.