DC House Party for Housing
Join JUFJers, our partners, and Ward 4 neighbors to build community and power, learn how we can support our unhoused neighbors, and take action to end homelessness in the next DC budget.
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MD Public Safety Hearing: Support SB758
Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDJewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. Unfortunately, we know that in Maryland, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our system of policing. Join us in person (or tune in on your own virtually) at the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing for SB758, which would restore control of the Baltimore police department to Baltimore City residents and their elected representatives in the City Council.
Annapolis Purim Action
Lawyer's Mall 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MDEvery year on (or near) Purim, JUFJ activists deliver mishloach manot, sweet gifts to our legislators, along with a reminder of our legislative priorities. We invite you to make or buy hamentaschen or other supplies to support this effort even if you aren't able to join us in person!
MD Labor Justice Hearing/Watch Party: Support SB828
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDOur sages teach us that to deny an employee the time and wages they need to care for themselves and their family is to take their very life from them. Nobody should have to choose between their job and caring for their family. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom at the Senate Finance Committee hearing for SB828. The bill would clarify details of the Time to Care Act to ensure the paid time off it guarantees to Maryland workers is accessible and equitable.
MD Court and Prison Reform Hearing/Watch Party: Support HB96
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDThe Torah commands us to pursue justice, and our sages instruct us that the methods we use to do so must be just themselves. The practice of automatically charging youths as adults in Maryland is unjust, ineffective and disproportionally targets Black and brown youth. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom for the House Judiciary Committee hearing on HB96, the Youth Equity and Safety Act, which would put an end to the racist practice of autocharge.
DC Purim Prep
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DCPurim is a joyful Jewish holiday that is often celebrated by passing out mishloach manot (bags of sweet gifts). This year, the first vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act falls on Purim, and we’re headed to the Wilson Building to deliver mishloach manot to the vendors who are pushing for this bill to pass, to demonstrate our community’s support for their dignity and safety.
Call DC Council to support street vendors
Call on the DC Council to support street vendors and pass the Street Vendor Advancement Act
Montgomery County Purim Action/Housing Justice Bill Introduction
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MDJoin JUFJ and our partners to support rent stabilization measures and deliver mischloach manot to our local elected officials!
DC Purim Action
The John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennslyvania Ave NW, Washington, DCPurim is a joyful Jewish holiday that is often celebrated by passing out mishloach manot (bags of sweet gifts). This year, the first vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act falls on Purim, and we’re headed to the Wilson Building to deliver mishloach manot to the vendors who are pushing for this bill to pass, to demonstrate our community’s support for their dignity and safety.
MD Labor Justice Hearing/Watch Party: Support HB988
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDOur sages teach us that to deny an employee the time and wages they need to care for themselves and their family is to take their very life from them. Nobody should have to choose between their job and caring for their family. Join us in Annapolis or on Zoom at the House Economic Matters Committee hearing for HB988. The bill would clarify details of the Time to Care Act to ensure the paid time off it guarantees to Maryland workers is accessible and equitable.
MD Public Safety Hearing: Support HB853
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDJewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. Unfortunately, we know that in Maryland, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our system of policing. Join us in person (or tune in on your own virtually) at the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing for HB853, which would restore control of the Baltimore police department to Baltimore City residents and their elected representatives in the City Council.
MD Court and Prison Reform Senate Hearing: Funding for Women’s Prerelease Facility
Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDJUFJ is guided by the Jewish concept of tzelem elohim, which teaches that all people are created in the Divine image, with inherent and equal dignity and value. Prerelease programs help people nearing the end of their prison sentences secure employment, housing, drug treatment, mental health services, and family support. There are multiple facilities for men in Maryland, but none for women. Join us in Annapolis (or tune in on your own virtually) for the Senate Capital Budget Subcommittee's budget hearing to advocate that the funding we won last year (but was struck from the FY24 budget) be put back in the budget and that the women's prerelease facility be fully funded to avoid any further delays in implementation.
Montgomery County Racial Equity and Policing Team Meeting
Join us for our next Racial Equity and Policing Team meeting to get updates about current campaigns and take action together. Everyone is welcome!
Baltimore City Purim Action
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MDJoin JUFJ and our partners to deliver mischloach manot to our local elected officials!
Maryland Time to Care Coalition Meeting
Join our next coalition meeting for updates and specific ways to take action to ensure the strongest implementation of paid family and medical leave.
MD Court and Prison Reform House Hearing: Funding for Women’s Prerelease Facility
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDJUFJ is guided by the Jewish concept of tzelem elohim, which teaches that all people are created in the Divine image, with inherent and equal dignity and value. Prerelease programs help people nearing the end of their prison sentences secure employment, housing, drug treatment, mental health services, and family support. There are multiple facilities for men in Maryland, but none for women. Join us in Annapolis (or tune in on your own virtually) for the House Capital Budget Subcommittee's budget hearing to advocate that the funding we won last year (but was struck from the FY24 budget) be put back in the budget and that the women's prerelease facility be fully funded to avoid any further delays in implementation.
Maryland Community Meeting
Join us for our next Maryland Community Meeting where we'll discuss campaign updates and how we can best move our work forward. All are welcome!
MD Public Safety Hearing: Support HB1071
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MDJewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. Unfortunately, we know that in Maryland, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our system of policing. Join us at the House Judiciary committee hearing for HB1071, which would reduce unnecessary, harmful interactions with the police.
Crossover Text Bank
Join us to text JUFJers to contact their legislators about our key priorities before crossover day. No prior experience necessary!
Maryland District 41 Legislator Meeting
Join other District 41 JUFJers in a Zoom meeting with our state legislators to discuss our agenda for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session.
