Upcoming Events
A More Perfect Union is constantly working to educate and engage the Jewish community on topics related to American democracy, especially around our strategic priorities. We do this work primarily through the Jewish Partnership for Democracy.
Not yet a partner? Joining gives you access to new resources, programs, funding pools, and staff expertise. There is no financial commitment required to join, only a commitment to action. Learn more and join us today!
Please note we offer two types of programs: network-exclusive and publicly available. Network exclusive events are open to partner organizations in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy.
Book Talk: Measuring Social Change
Join Tufts University professor Alnoor Ibrahim for a partner-exclusive conversation about his book “Measuring Social Change.”
We are witnessing an explosion in efforts to deliver social change, a burgeoning impact investing industry, and an unprecedented intergenerational transfer of wealth. How can we track performance towards worthy goals such as reducing poverty, improving public health, or advancing human rights? This book tackles three core challenges of performance: what to measure, what kinds of performance systems to build, and how to align multiple demands for accountability.
This talk is part of our 2024 Democracy Book Series, which also includes conversations with Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt, and Yascha Mounk.
Type: Network-Exclusive
Understanding News Media Bias with News Literacy Project
People perceive and allege bias in news coverage, but what does this mean? What makes something biased, and who decides? What role do our own biases play? The experts at the News Literacy Project will help you understand this complex topic and empower you to evaluate the fairness, accuracy and impartiality of news coverage.
Type: Open to All
Election 2024: What We Can Do Together
Join us on April 11 as we publicly "kickoff" our free, fair, safe, and accessible elections work for the 2024 election season. Together, we'll discuss key opportunities for Jewish institutions and individuals to engage and support this shared imperative including:
A briefing on the top concerns and opportunities for Jewish and faith communities heading into the 2024 General Election
A vetted, nonpartisan list of supported ways to engage around this year's election (for institutions and individuals!)
An announcement about our second round of Ignition Grant funding for the Jewish Partnership for Democracy
This event is open to current network partners and all interested parties.
Save The Date: Jewish Summit on Civics
In 2024, A More Perfect Union is bringing Jewish educators and institutions into the national dialogue on civic learning in conjunction with Civic Learning Week. Click below to find out more.
Working Together to Recruit Poll Workers in Reconstructionist Communities
Did you know that it takes more than 1,000,000 poll workers to power a Presidential Election season? Demographic shifts and COVID-responsive policy changes require a whole new wave of volunteers to step up. Join Reconstructing Judaism, A More Perfect Union and Power the Polls for a practical conversation on the who, what, when, where, and how of recruiting poll workers to address critical and emerging staffing gaps in the 2024 election.
Registration is available through Reconstructing Judaism.
501(c)3 Compliance in an Election Year
Join Strategic Advisor Chris Crawford (Policy Advocate, Protect Democracy) for a brief presentation and then Q/A session on maintaining nonprofit status (also known as 501(c)3 compliance) during an election year. Chris has advised and support faith groups doing democracy and election work for many years and is the perfect person to put your mind at ease.
This is a common concern for network partners and we want to equip you with all the knowledge you need to navigate 2024 with confidence. This session is available exclusively to members of the Jewish Partnership for Democracy.
Type: Network-Exclusive
Strengthening American Democracy through Civic Learning in Jewish Educational Spaces
Civic Spirit and A More Perfect Union are coming together to spotlight nonpartisan, high-impact opportunities for Jewish educators and institutions to protect and strengthen American democracy at a critical time for our nation and the Jewish community.
This conversation featuring Aaron Dorfman and Rabbi Charles Savenor is open to teachers, administrators, leaders, and stakeholders of Jewish educational organizations.
Commitment Design Office Hours
Drop by to ask questions, workshop ideas, or discuss your commitment ideas. Register now to receive a reminder.
This is our final Commitment Design Office Hours session for 2023.
Commitment Design Office Hours
Drop by to ask questions, workshop ideas, or discuss your commitment ideas. Register now to receive a reminder.
Intro to Bridge-Building and Countering Toxic Polarization
In honor of Yom Rabin, we are offering this session for Jewish institutions eager or interested in available programs, partners, and pathways to counter toxic polarization in their communities (both Jewish and local). Our goal is make as many connections as we can between Jewish groups and bridge-building organizations, and will be joined by representatives from One America Movement, Resetting the Table, the Constructive Dialogue Institute, and others.
This event is available to current members of the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Joining the network takes five minutes and comes with no financial obligation. Learn more at jewishdemocracy.org/join.
Faith and Communal Leadership Tour: Maricopa County Elections Department
Election officials are a critical part of American democracy and a largely-untapped resource for community knowledge and engagement.The JCRC of Greater Phoenix is joining A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy to pilot a new initiative bringing Jewish communal leaders into greater relationship with these local officials and prepare faith leaders to be trusted sources of accurate, election-related information heading into what may be a tumultuous year, especially in Maricopa County.
Ignition Grants Info Session (Open to All)
Please join A More Perfect Union to learn about our new Ignition Grants program for institutions in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy.
Ignition Grants are grants of up to $1,000 designed to support our partners doing real, tangible, pro-democracy work on-the-ground in communities across the country. They are meant to provide flexible resources to help partners in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy achieve their commitments.
This event is open to all interested in learning about this funding opportunity.
Ignition Grants Info Session (for Current Network Partners)
Please join A More Perfect Union to learn about our new Ignition Grants program for institutions in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy.
Ignition Grants are grants of up to $1,000 designed to support our partners doing real, tangible, pro-democracy work on-the-ground in communities across the country. They are meant to provide flexible resources to help partners in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy achieve their commitments.
Reminder: this session is only open to current Network Partners. If you’re not yet a member, we encourage you to register for our session at 3pm ET.
Rescheduled: Engaging with American Democracy through Jewish Camp
Foundation for Jewish Camp and A More Perfect Union are coming together to spotlight nonpartisan, high-impact opportunities for Jewish camps across the country to support building a culture of democracy and active citizenship at a critical time for our nation and the Jewish community.
Leadership from Jewish day and overnight camps are encouraged to join for learning and sharing ideas to build into engagement for the coming year.
The Unique Role of Faith Communities in Building a Culture of Democracy
Join A More Perfect Union in dialogue with Jen Walker Thomas, Co-Executive Director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government as well as Mary Ellen Giess, Chief Innovation Officer of Interfaith America, to learn about the unique role faith communities can play in creating active citizens and strong cultures of democracy.
Info Session on Recruiting Poll Workers with Power the Polls
Join A More Perfect Union and Marta Hanson, National Program Manager at Power the Polls, to learn how your organization can help recruit poll workers to address critical election staffing gaps across the nation.
This session is applicable to those representing institutions planning to recruit poll workers. We may host future sessions for those planning or interested in personally becoming poll workers.
August Office Hours with Emily Goodman and Sofi Hersher Andorsky
Have questions or ideas you’d like to discuss before scheduling your commitment call? Join us for an open Office Hours session to speak with a member of the A More Perfect Union team and learn more about the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Register to receive a reminder or feel free to drop in.
Lunch & Learn: Cultivating the Practice of Democracy with Daniel Stid
Join A More Perfect Union and Daniel Stid, Executive Director of Lyceum Labs and Former Program Director of U.S. Democracy at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, for a conversation about the role that Jewish organizations can play in building the habits, norms, and knowledge necessary to sustain a healthy and robust democracy.
July Office Hours with Emily Goodman and Sofi Hersher Andorsky
Have questions or ideas you’d like to discuss before scheduling your commitment call? Join us for an open Office Hours session to speak with a member of the A More Perfect Union team and learn more about the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Register to receive a reminder or feel free to drop in.
Lunch and Learn: Expanding Opportunities for Civic Learning with Dr. Jessica Sutter
Join A More Perfect Union and Dr. Jessica Sutter, Portfolio Partner for Youth Civic Engagement at Institute for Citizens and Scholars and former President of the DC State Board of Education, for a conversation about how to create a culture of civic learning by expanding opportunities in our schools, synagogues, communities, and more.
Lunch and Learn: Ensuring Free, Fair, Safe, and Accessible Elections with Dokhi Fassihian
Join A More Perfect Union and Dokhi Fassihian, Deputy Chief of Strategy and Program at Issue One, to discuss what we should expect from the upcoming election cycle and the highest-leverage opportunities for Jewish institutions to help ensure free, fair, safe, and accessible elections in 2024 and beyond.
*Please note the change of date and time. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you!
Briefing: How Jewish Institutions Can Strengthen Democracy in St. Louis and Missouri
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis, the JCRC of St. Louis, and A More Perfect Union are coming together to spotlight nonpartisan, high-impact opportunities for Jewish institutions in St. Louis to protect and strengthen American democracy at a critical time for our nation and the Jewish community. Examples will include expanding opportunities for civic learning, cultivating the practice of democracy, ensuring free and fair elections, and promoting ideological pluralism.
Strengthening American Democracy through Health and Human Service Agencies
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies and A More Perfect Union are coming together to spotlight nonpartisan, high-impact opportunities for Jewish health and human service agencies to protect and strengthen American democracy at a critical time for our nation and the Jewish community.
This conversation featuring Aaron Dorfman and Reuben Rotman is open to leaders, staff, board members, and stakeholders of Jewish health and human service agencies.
June Office Hours with Emily Goodman and Sofi Hersher Andorsky
Have questions or ideas you’d like to discuss before scheduling your commitment call? Join us for an open Office Hours session to speak with a member of the A More Perfect Union team and learn more about the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Register to receive a reminder or feel free to drop in.
Engaging with American Democracy in Jewish Museums
The Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM) and A More Perfect Union are coming together to spotlight nonpartisan, high-impact opportunities for Jewish museums across the country interested in joining the Jewish Partnership for Democracy.
This conversation featuring Aaron Dorfman and Melissa Yaverbaum is open to members and stakeholders of the Council on American Jewish Museums.
Lunch & Learn: Promoting Ideological Pluralism with Paz Magat
Join A More Perfect Union and Paz Magat, Senior Facilitator for Patriots & Pragmatists and Senior Director on the Democracy Team at Third Plateau, for a conversation about how to create and hold constructive, respectful, and inclusive spaces for ideological pluralism in the Jewish community.
Democracy in Day Schools: A Conversation About How to Engage
Prizmah and A More Perfect Union are coming together to spotlight nonpartisan, high-impact opportunities for Jewish day schools and yeshivas to protect and strengthen American democracy at a critical time for our nation and the Jewish community.
This conversation featuring Aaron Dorfman and Debra Shaffer Seeman is open to leaders, teachers, and stakeholders of Jewish day schools and yeshivas.
May Office Hours with Aaron Dorfman
Have questions or ideas you’d like to discuss before scheduling your commitment call? Join us for an open Office Hours session to speak with a member of the A More Perfect Union team and learn more about the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Register to receive a reminder or feel free to drop in.