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Social Justice

The Scotland Juneteenth Interfaith Brunch
Sunday, June 15
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lakewood Country Club
We are thrilled that Rabbi Safra will be participating this year! Come and join together for a meaningful morning as we bring together diverse faith communities. Through inspiring messages, uplifting music, and shared dialogue, we’ll celebrate the resilience, faith and hope that have carried generations forward. Come ready to connect, reflect, and be moved by the power of fellowship. Buy tickets here.

The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Wellness and Social Action Pavilion
Thursday, June 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cabin John Village Shopping Center
Come explore a vibrant celebration of culture, connection and community. This engaging expo features a dynamic lineup of organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders who are all working to uplift and empower. Make sure to stop by the Interfaith Table to participate in a Love Your Neighbor Activity focused on compassion and unity (and a chance to win great prizes!). Learn more here and click here to volunteer at the Interfaith Table. Visit the Scotland Juneteenth website to see the full range of events taking place June 14 -19, and to see a special video message from President Bill Clinton!

Other Social Justice Activities

Sign a petition to recommend that the Montgomery County Board of Education name a school for Julius Rosenwald. B'nai held several programs about Rosenwald and his schools. Read more about the petition effort here.

Send your address to AIM. Action in Montgomery (AIM) is holding a statewide campaign this fall and winter to advocate for affordable housing, climate justice, and universal pre-K in the Maryland state legislature. In order to be as effective as possible in this work, AIM is building a database of residents who support this campaign. Legislators want to hear from people in their districts, and having supporters' addresses is key to showing them our political power. We're asking that you please provide AIM with your address so that we can be more effective and provide you with opportunities for action. To submit your address, email Katie Wenger, AIM's Communications Manager, at: katiew@actioninmontgomery.org (tell her you're a member of B'nai Israel).  
 

JUFJ MOCO MEETINGS

Get Involved with Local Issues
What local issues are important to you? Join one of JUFJ’s Montgomery County team meetings to learn more about current advocacy efforts. All are welcome! You can find information about upcoming meetings here.

 

B'nai israel is a proud sea change congregation

SEA Change means Study, Engage, Act, Change. B’nai Israel and Washington Hebrew Congregations in partnership with JOIN for Justice organized the first SEA Change cohort. The goal was to engage in meaningful conversations and critical education to become change agents addressing racial inequity in our congregational communities and in the broader community. Today, there are 10 SEA Change congregations across the DMV addressing racial equity issues based on our shared Jewish values.

As we move on to Action, SEA Change Congregations are partnering with three local organizations – AIM (Action in Montgomery) and JUFJ (Jews United for Justice), and IPL (Interfaith Power & Light).

join us

Be sure you never miss a social justice opportunity with B’nai Israel! Join the email group, and receive notices about all upcoming events right in your mailbox. Click here to add your name and email.

Questions about AIM? Contact Mona Levine.

Questions about JUFJ ? Contact Deedee Jacobsohn.

Questions about SEA Change and other ways to get involved? Contact Marla Schulman.

Tue, June 17 2025 21 Sivan 5785