The Jewish Partnership for Democracy

Bring civic learning and renewal to your community.

The Jewish Partnership for Democracy is a growing cross-partisan network of 200 Jewish organizations working to protect and strengthen democracy in the United States.

Launched in January 2022, the network has inspired and supported Jewish organizations across the country to mobilize their communities to uphold democracy.

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Through funding, training, and a national network, we empower Jewish institutions to:

  • Equip their communities with the knowledge and skills needed to become centers of civic renewal

  • Connect through trusted relationships across differences and beyond partisanship

  • Act with courage and purpose, while leveraging their positions as trusted messengers. 

What is the JPD?

The Jewish Partnership for Democracy (JPD) is a nonpartisan initiative of A More Perfect Union that brings together more than 200 Jewish organizations — across denominations, geographies, and political beliefs — to strengthen civic life in their communities.

Jewish communities. American democracy. Shared future.

Democracy Principles

We are guided by a set of nonpartisan Democracy Principles, not a political agenda. When those principles are under threat, we speak and act. 

We know that the American Jewish community holds a broad diversity of perspectives on many issues – religious and political – and we see that diversity as a source of enormous communal strength. Democracy, however, isn't an issue. It's the set of ground rules that allow all Americans to pursue the things that matter, safely and respectfully. We believe that Jews – and all Americans – across the political and ideological spectrum should embrace these principles, even as they continue to espouse and pursue divergent policy priorities. 

JPD Partners affirm the following principles:

  • We commit to respect the rule of law and support and defend the fundamental American principle of equal justice under the law.

  • We commit to support free, fair, safe, and accessible elections; to safeguard the right of all eligible voters to cast their ballots and have them counted; and to honor the outcomes of elections through the peaceful continuation or transfer of power.

  • We commit to defend the sacrosanct American rights to free speech, free expression, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, free exercise of religion, and due process.

  • We commit to embrace vibrant pluralism in which we resolve differences within and beyond our community through respectful discussion, deliberation, debate, and compromise; to forswear dehumanization of our political opponents; and to firmly reject political violence.

  • We commit to fact-based deliberation and to speaking out against falsehoods that undermine respect for and confidence in our elections, the Constitution, and the rule of law.

  • We commit to hold government officials, political and civic leaders, and candidates for elected office responsible and accountable for all of these principles, while acknowledging and defending their right to pursue divergent policy positions and perspectives.

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What is Civic Renewal?

Civic renewal is about more than just voting—it’s about rebuilding connection, trust, and shared responsibility in our communities. Jewish organizations are uniquely positioned to lead this work by bringing people together to solve real problems, build relationships, and strengthen local democracy.

This is what civic renewal means: not just showing up, but shaping the places we live for the better.

Civic renewal is the everyday work of democracy. It looks like:

  • Hosting a Democracy Shabbat

  • Teaching about elections or local government

  • Holding an event to honor poll workers and civic volunteers

  • Partnering with neighbors to solve local challenges

  • And more!

Partnership Levels

Every organization has its own starting point when it comes to civic engagement. Some are just beginning to explore how to bring democracy work into their community; others are already leading with bold initiatives that strengthen civic life.

That’s why the Jewish Partnership for Democracy offers two pathways. Community Partners can stay connected, access resources, and learn alongside peers. Civic Renewal Partners commit to deeper action — leading local initiatives and shaping what Jewish civic leadership looks like today.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

  • Organizations ready to explore and engage.

    • Trainings, webinars, and curated resources

    • Access to JPD’s Digital Hub & “Steal This” Program Bank

    • Monthly newsletter & updates

CIVIC RENEWAL PARTNERS

  • Organizations ready to act and lead.

    • Affirm our nonpartisan Democracy Principles

    • Attend one JPD event per year AND

    • Lead one civic renewal initiative annually

    • Trainings, webinars, and curated resources

    • Access to JPD’s Digital Hub & “Steal This” Program Bank

    • Monthly newsletter & updates AND

    • Eligibility for Ignition Grants

    • Exclusive campaigns & programming

    • Partner-to-partner connections & peer working groups

    • Spotlight opportunities for your work

FAQs

  • Both levels of partnership are part of the same growing JPD network — the difference is in how deeply your organization wants to engage.

    • Community Partners are organizations ready to explore and engage. By affirming the Democracy Principles and joining at least one JPD program each year, you’ll gain access to our Digital Hub, monthly newsletter, and curated trainings and resources. It’s a flexible, low-barrier way to stay connected and bring civic learning into your community.

    • Civic Renewal Partners are organizations ready to act and lead. In addition to Community Partner commitments, you’ll take on at least one civic renewal initiative annually. That deeper engagement comes with added benefits: eligibility for Ignition Grants, access to exclusive campaigns and peer groups, and spotlight opportunities for your work.

  • The JPD is firmly nonpartisan. We don’t take sides in elections or endorse candidates. We do take a stand for democracy itself — the rules and norms that make it possible for all communities, including Jews, to thrive.

  • The Jewish Partnership for Democracy is an initiative of More Perfect Union, which is fiscally sponsored by Goodnation Foundation (501c3) and guided by our Strategic Advisors.

  • That’s exactly what our Community Partnership level is for. You don’t need prior experience; we provide training, resources, and connections so you can start small and grow at your own pace.

  • There is no membership fee. We ask only for your commitment to our shared Democracy Principles and — depending on your level of partnership — participation in at least one program or local initiative each year.

  • Any Jewish organization (synagogue, JCC, Hillel, federation, day school, foundation, or nonprofit, etc.) that affirms our Democracy Principles  can join. We welcome institutions of all sizes, denominations, and missions.

Jewish organizations have always been engaged in the civic life of their communities — with wisdom, with resolve, and with care for one another. The JPD helps Jewish organizations carry that legacy forward today by supporting their efforts to strengthen civic life and uphold the values that make our communities strong.

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