Jewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. But here in Montgomery County, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our systems of immigration enforcement, policing, and school discipline. The JUFJ and JUFJ Campaign Fund Community Safety and Justice Team is meeting on Zoom to set our goals for 5787, and to discuss what's at stake in the upcoming Board of Education elections. Join us to be part of this critical conversation about racial justice in our County and in our schools.

Sukkot, or the Festival of Booths, reminds us every year that everything in our lives is impermanent, that we must work to harvest the fruits of our labors, and that those fruits are sweetest when we share them with our community. And that's exactly what we are celebrating at the Festival of Voting Booths this year: the rapidly disappearing election season, the important work needed to win local elections, and the sweetness of building a Montgomery County where all of us can share in the bounty of the harvest. Join us as we share a light vegetarian dinner, learn about some of the important Board of Education choices on our ballots this fall, and take action to shape the future of our county. This is a family-friendly event and kids are more than welcome! We will have kid-friendly food and crafts, and there is a playground, restrooms, and ample parking nearby.

There is a critical Montgomery County Board of Education race on the ballot this November, and the JUFJ Campaign Fund has proudly endorsed Omar Lazo in this race! Lazo is committed to making sure that kids of all races, abilities, and genders have the resources and support they need to be successful. He is running against a dangerous right-wing opponent, and in this non-partisan race, we need all hands on deck to make sure he defeats her at the ballot box. Come learn how you can help elect a board member who is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students, no matter their race, ethnicity, immigration status, or sexual or gender identity.

One way that we can make an impact in local elections is to send emails to our friends and family sharing who we're voting for and what the stakes of the races are. During the 2026 primary, our community sent over 1,000 of these neighbor-to-neighbor letters, and now it's time to reach back out about the Board of Education race! Join our Community Safety team to share nourishing food, write your neighbor-to-neighbor letter, and get to know fellow volunteers who are working to build an inclusive and equitable Montgomery County. The team will provide an email template for you to adapt to your own network, and information on candidates who are aligned with the JUFJ Campaign Fund's values and priorities.

Please bring a vegetarian dish or a beverage that can serve 6-8 people, and please label your food with ingredients/common allergens.

There is a critical Montgomery County Board of Education race on the ballot this November, and the JUFJ Campaign Fund has proudly endorsed Omar Lazo in this race! Lazo is committed to making sure that kids of all races, abilities, and genders have the resources and support they need to be successful. He is running against a dangerous right-wing opponent, and in this non-partisan race, we need all hands on deck to make sure he defeats her at the ballot box. Come learn how you can help elect a board member who is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students, no matter their race, ethnicity, immigration status, or sexual or gender identity.

There is a critical Montgomery County Board of Education race on the ballot this November, and the JUFJ Campaign Fund has proudly endorsed Omar Lazo in this race! Lazo is committed to making sure that kids of all races, abilities, and genders have the resources and support they need to be successful. He is running against a dangerous right-wing opponent, and in this non-partisan race, we need all hands on deck to make sure he defeats her at the ballot box. Come learn how you can help elect a board member who is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students, no matter their race, ethnicity, immigration status, or sexual or gender identity.