Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom is no stranger to civic engagement. As a founding partner of the Jewish Partnership for Democracy, this community has long been active in participatory democracy work. But in 2024, they wanted to try something new. Recognizing the deepening political divisions in their community and beyond, Oheb Sholom launched an ambitious new project: an interfaith clergy book group focused on bridging political divides.

Temple Emanu-El has long valued civic engagement. For the past ten years, the Dallas synagogue has encouraged participatory democracy through voter registration drives and a civic engagement committee. Recently, they wondered how they might expand these efforts. After workshopping a few ideas with A More Perfect Union’s Aaron Dorfman, Temple Emanu-El decided to widen its focus on civic engagement to recognize volunteers through bimah honors.

At its core, theatre dybbuk’s podcast, The Dybbukast, poses the following question: How can our society — and by extension, our democracy — meet the urgency of this moment, while holding time and space for its complexities?

Situated at the intersection of democracy and American Jewish history, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is dedicated to telling and teaching the stories of American Jews in service of advancing a diverse and pluralistic democracy. Through initiatives like 'Shine a Light!' and the "Citizen Power" documentary screenings, Weitzman hopes to foster a stronger sense of community, empowerment, and civic engagement in the Jewish community and among diverse populations.

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Phoenix has been active in supporting voting rights and practices since 2020 – and today, they are ensuring that others in Arizona can have faith in local election systems. Amid unfounded allegations of election impropriety, the JCRC of Greater Phoenix led a tour of the Maricopa County tabulation center to help provide a clearer understanding of local election processes and reduce misinformation.

Repair the World mobilizes Jews in their communities to complete acts of service in support of local needs. With 12 chapters across the country, the organization has set the audacious goal to mobilize 1 million volunteers by 2026. For their commitment to the Jewish Partnership for Democracy, Repair the World is working on an initiative that provides a menu of options for volunteers who are interested in expanding their civic engagement. The interactive online media tool will help people engage in civic actions between and now and the 2024 general election.

IJS is working on a multilayered toolkit containing resources like podcast episodes, guided meditations, and written content designed to help people engage in civic behavior using mindful Jewish practices that also strengthen democracy in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election.

The Jewish Community Relations Council for Tucson and Southern Arizona sees a Jewish obligation to make the world a better place – and today, it’s bringing the local community together on issues of American democracy.

CAJM is strengthening civic education and engagement in the public square by supporting critical conversations, sharing information, and modeling the inclusion of diverse voices.