As Jewish clergy, we hold trusted moral authority in our communities. That power is sacred — it comes from our ability to speak to shared values, not partisan identities. Recent IRS changes have weakened enforcement of the Johnson Amendment, which for decades prohibited religious institutions from endorsing political candidates. In this new environment, rabbis and cantors may feel pressure to bring partisanship to the pulpit.

As politicized efforts grow to intimidate, investigate, or revoke the tax-exempt status of mission-driven nonprofits, Jewish leaders must protect our own and stand up for our partners. This one-pager outlines five key things Jewish 501(c)(3)s must know to safeguard themselves — and the civic space we all rely on.

Faith organizations and community members must feel confident that they can do this work safely and impactfully. Jewish and other faith organizations must invest in bolstering their security, critical relationships, and essential skills to enable them to mitigate threats to democracy. This toolkit is intended to help you develop the tools and techniques you need to engage in pro-democracy action without fear or anxiety.

Courtesy of the News Literacy Project, we’re bringing you a few of the tips and tools you can use to test – and strengthen – your news literacy skills.

We’ve put together some resources to use or share as we continue to navigate these troubled waters.

Legal professionals have a unique opportunity to support free, fair, safe, and accessible elections. We’re partnering with the Election Official Legal Defense Network to make that happen.

We believe free, fair, safe, and accessible elections benefit the entire faith community in America.

In this piece, we make the case for sustained engagement to preserve this fragile and imperative system of self-governance.