We are beyond thrilled to welcome the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Alumni Choir as part of our program on Monday at #EatWellDoJustice. This performance will be truly special. Don't miss out—tickets are still on sale! www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Tzedek DC wishes you and your loved ones a sweet and happy New Year today on Rosh Hashanah! Shana tovah!

The competition is heating up! We’re excited to welcome back last year’s champion, Chef Daniel Rosen, to #EatWellDoJustice—this time as a judge. Next week our distinguished panel will help crown this year’s winner. Tickets are still available! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Yesterday was #InternationalDayofPeace and this year’s theme was: “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” At Tzedek DC, we join the call to mobilize for peace and stand in solidarity with those promoting sustainability and human rights around the world. #ActNowForPeace #TakeAction #Unity #GlobalPeace

Our Apples & Honey Throwdown is inspired by a tradition dating back over 1,000 years. At #EatWellDoJustice, you’ll taste twists on this pairing as top chefs compete to raise funds for Tzedek DC’s mission. We will see you in just one week! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

#EatWellDoJustice is coming on Sept 29! This event is made possible by the incredible leadership and dedication of our Co-Chairs, Allyson Baker and Nina Simon. Help us thank them in person and snag your tickets today! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Tzedek DC and allied organizations submitted an amicus brief to support @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social's lawsuit to stop the use of state militias for local DC law enforcement, which critically damages public trust and safety and undermines Home Rule. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

#SocialSecurity recipients: By September 30, anyone who receives paper checks must switch to electronic payments via direct deposit or a Direct Express card (unless you have a Treasury waiver). Questions? You can call Tzedek DC at 202-274-7386. www.ssa.gov/news/en/advo...

We've got something special coming from Emma’s Torch! Catch chef Briana White is competing at the #EatWellDoJustice Apples & Honey Throwdown on Sept 29—join us and cheer for creativity, skill, and heart in every dish! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

We are honored to have former U.S. Solicitor General Seth Waxman join the judging panel for #EatWellDoJustice. He'll bring a lawyer's precision to analyzing the varying takes on the apples and honey theme. Get your tickets today to see who wins! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

[email protected] has issued a helpful alert of things to look out for when installing solar panels on your home. If you think you have been the victim of unfair trade practices relating to a home solar system, call us at (202) 274-7386 or visit tzedekdc.org. We may be able to help!

Last week, we joined over 300 groups urging Congress to extend healthcare tax credits. 20M+ people can afford health insurance thanks to enhanced Premium Tax Credits—BUT if Congress doesn’t act now, these credits will expire, premiums will spike & families will lose coverage‼️ commcat.io/46lV1B1

Want to attend the most delicious fundraiser? It is happening in 2 weeks! #EatWellDoJustice is a can’t miss night of food, fun, and philanthropy that supports Tzedek DC's mission to safeguard the legal rights & financial health of DC residents. #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

From The Duck & the Peach kitchen to the #EatWellDoJustice stage, Rochelle Cooper is bringing her passion and expertise to the Apples & Honey Throwdown on Sept 29. Celebrate creativity, community, and culinary excellence with us! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Meet Scheyla Acosta & Ann Cashion of La Bonne Vache! Cheer them on at #EatWellDoJustice while you support Tzedek DC and celebrate food, justice, and community with us. Get your tickets now! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Meet David Guas of Bayou Bakery and Neutral Ground! He’s bringing his baking magic to the #EatWellDoJustice Apples & Honey Throwdown on Sept 29. Cheer him on and support Tzedek DC as we celebrate food, justice, and community! Get your tickets now, #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Thrilled to announce that Bea Gurwitz, Capital Jewish Museum ED, will serve as one of our judges for #EatWellDoJustice! Bea’s leadership and dedication to strengthening communities through food, equity, & connection make her an invaluable voice. #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Michelle Poteaux of Bastille Brasserie and Bar as a competitor in this year’s #EatWellDoJustice Apples & Honey Throwdown on 9/29! We can’t wait to see her culinary magic in action. Don't miss out! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Today is National 401(k) Day! A #401k is a retirement account sponsored by your employer where you can contribute part of your paycheck pre-tax—lowering your taxable income! Some employers might even match a percentage of your contributions. Learn more: www.nerdwallet.com/article/inve...

Thank you to Joshua Levy, Mark Kahan, and Carol Mates for being Titanium sponsors of #EatWellDoJustice! Your critical support makes our work possible. We are excited to see everybody at the Apples & Honey Throwdown on 9/29! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

We could not be more appreciative of our #EatWellDoJustice Platinum Sponsors for their incredible support. Thank you to Fried Frank as well as to Thorn & Sharis Pozen and Hon. Kathryn Oberly. It's not too late to pick up your #EWDJ2025 sponsorship too! www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

The DC Bar's Washington Lawyer Magazine profiled Tzedek DC client Kahssay Ghebrebrhan in their recent September-October issue, highlighting the impact of our occupational license reform efforts. Check out the feature here! washingtonlawyer.dcbar.org/septemberoct...

Don't miss this free clinic from DC DISB with one-on-one sessions offering personalized guidance for student loan repayment options and homeowner foreclosure concerns. Next Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 4-7 PM at the Benning @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/understand...

We are incredibly grateful for our Gold Sponsors at #EatWellDoJustice. A huge thank you to Eversheds Sutherland, Kaiser PLLC, Orrick, Steptoe Foundation, WilmerHale, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation, and more. Your support makes our work possible. #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Judge Spotlight! The Reverend Thomas Bowen, a former White House faith adviser, is joining our tasting panel for #EatWellDoJustice. Join us on Sept 29 to hear his feedback on the apple & honey themed dishes while you support our mission! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Past #EatWellDoJustice events have sold out, and this year will be no different! Don't miss your chance to experience the Apples & Honey Throwdown in just one month on Sept 29. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Come join us at our #EatWellDoJustice event, where your ticket or sponsorship purchase has a direct impact toward programs like our Financial Empowerment Program, which boosts financial literacy in Wards 7 & 8. Help us continue this work on Sept 29! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

#EatWellDoJustice is Tzedek DC's most important fundraiser. Last year, we raised over $400K to support DC residents, and this year that help is even more critical. Help us top that at the Apples & Honey Throwdown and secure your spot today! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Volunteer Staff Attorney Josh Levin will be presented with the 2025 Lowenthal Volunteer Service Award at this year's #EatWellDoJustice on Sept. 29! Josh has co-led our fines and fees reform work since 2019. Come celebrate him with us at #EWDJ2025! www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

2025 #EatWellDoJustice features an Apples & Honey Throwdown! We’re celebrating the Jewish tradition of apples and honey for a sweet new year, with unique spins from top DC chefs. Join us for this culinary competition that supports our mission. #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

We’re thrilled to share that our Director Ariel Levinson-Waldman has been granted the 2025 Nonprofit Leader Award in Washington Business Journal’s Innovators in Health Care program! Our team is driving change at the intersection of health & justice. #HealthEquity www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

Tickets and sponsorships for our #EWDJ2025 event are on sale! Don't miss this year's Apples & Honey Throwdown—we have sold out the event every year, so get ahead of the crowd and secure your spot today! #EatWellDoJustice tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Today is National Financial Awareness Day! It's a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and take charge of your financial well-being. Let's work together to demystify money matters and empower ourselves to make informed decisions that support our goals!

Last week, @councilofdc.bsky.social officially ended the automatic disqualification of licensing for DC residents with more than $100 in DMV debt. We advocated for this change in our 2023 Locked Out report, and 2 years later, more residents can invest in themselves. www.tzedekdc.org/s/TZ-23-Lock...

Our Medical Debt Project lead, Jennifer Holloway, will join @commcats.bsky.social and @familiesusa.bsky.social for their #Medicaid convening series on 7/31, where she will discuss #MedicalDebt advocacy in the face of federal attacks. Register today! communitycatalyst-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

For our #DisabilityPrideMonth #TzedekationDigest, we celebrated Marissa Ditkowsky, multiply disabled activist who founded and leads our Disabilities Community Project, as well as longtime Tzedek DC supporter and friend Vivian Bass, also a disability advocate! mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...

Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary tomorrow! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Learn more: adata.org/learn-about-ada #ADA35 #ThanksToTheADA

Tzedek DC was named a DMV Doer in a recent segment of @dcnewsnow.bsky.social for our extensive #MedicalDebt reform work. Watch the full segment, including an interview from Director Ariel Levinson-Waldman, here: www.dcnewsnow.com/dmv-doers/dm...

Tzedek DC's recent groundbreaking report on #MedicalDebt was featured in @washingtoninformer.com. The report shows how medical debt drives financial hardship and deepens racial and economic disparities, and it offers solutions that the DC Council can implement. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

#ICYMI — Staff Attorney Marissa Ditkowsky is speaking THIS SATURDAY at 1 PM ET at the @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social Library Accessibility Lab. Don't miss out! Register today.

@tzedekdc.bsky.social released a report on DC medical debt in June. More than 13K resident currently have medical debt in active collections. The CFPB rule would’ve helped so many people. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

Tickets and sponsorships for our #EWDJ2025 event are now on sale! Don't miss this year's Apples & Honey Throwdown—we have sold out the event every year, so secure your spot today! #EatWellDoJustice www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

Join Staff Attorney Marissa Ditkowsky for a @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social Accessibility Lab presentation on Saturday, July 19 at 1 PM ET. Marissa will talk about our Disabilities Community Project and consumer and debt issues the disability community faces. Register: dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

A new study shows that higher debt and lower rates of saving leave Black Americans behind when it comes to retirement readiness. Many factors contribute, including disproportionately lower financial resources. Check out more at @washingtoninformer.com: www.washingtoninformer.com/black-americ...

You could lose your #SocialSecurity #Disability Insurance if you have more than $2K in a savings account. Those receiving #SSDI should use ABLE accounts to save for emergencies instead. Read more at @investopedia.com: www.investopedia.com/emergency-fu...

With the passage of the #BigUglyBill, over 25,000 DC residents could lose life-saving Medicaid coverage. Even more immigrants could lose coverage through the DC Health Care Alliance. These policy choices will increase DC residents' medical debt. 1/2 www.thirdway.org/memo/gop-hea...

Did you know that Social Security overpayments made years earlier can surface unexpectedly in adulthood? If you are a DC resident experiencing a Social Security overpayment, Tzedek DC may be able to help! #SocialSecurity #Overpayment finance.yahoo.com/news/35-old-...

Staff Attorney Marissa Ditkowsky testified at the Department of Education against a proposal that would limit who qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We urge the negotiated rulemaking committee not to move forward with any changes that deter public service and harm borrowers. #PLSF

Investment scams are rampant on Meta's Facebook and WhatsApp. We applaud @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social for taking action and demanding that #Meta do more to protect its users from scammers: ag.ny.gov/sites/defaul...

Our medical debt report was featured in @washingtoninformer.com! We are thankful to @cmchenderson.bsky.social and @nclc4consumers.bsky.social for their support in the article and their continued work lifting up this important issue. www.washingtoninformer.com/tzedek-dc-me...