Resource A More Perfect Union Resource A More Perfect Union

Northern VA Jewish Voters’ Guide Released

JCRC of Greater Washington and the Washington Jewish Week teamed up to produce a Northern Virginia Congressional Jewish Voters’ Guide to help local voters become more informed about the candidates running for U.S. Senate and for U.S. House seats in Virginia’s 7th, 8th, 1th, and 11th Congressional Districts. Each candidate was asked to introduce themselves and to present their positions on important issues facing the Jewish community.

Read More
Program A More Perfect Union Program A More Perfect Union

Jewish Museums Focus on Democracy

The Council of American Jewish Museums dedicated their 2024 conference to democracy, organizing an array of speakers and workshops to teach about ways Jewish museums can promote civic engagement.

Read More
Program A More Perfect Union Program A More Perfect Union

Gratitude for Election Workers

Peninsula Jewish Community Center organized an event for members to write thank you cards to elections workers to share gratitude and support for their civil service.

Read More
Workshop A More Perfect Union Workshop A More Perfect Union

The Jewish Guide to Talking Politics

Pardes and Limmud co-led a workshop entitled, “The Jewish Guide to Talking Politics.” Given the contentious US presidential election, they aimed to introduce participants to the basics of Mahloket L’shem Shamayim (arguments for the sake of heaven). Attendees explored what traditional Jewish texts have to say about what distinguishes constructive disagreement from destructive disagreement, and how to engage with opposing viewpoints and cultivate the skills necessary for difficult conversations.

Read More
Video A More Perfect Union Video A More Perfect Union

The Temple Joins Interfaith Democracy Effort

The Temple in Atlanta joined an interfaith democracy coalition and sent a powerful video message to their community explaining how the Temple and its interfaith partners are supporting democracy action in their community during the election season.

Read More
Class A More Perfect Union Class A More Perfect Union

Democracy and Kabbalah: Narratives and Actions for our Time.

Kabbalah Experience launched a class entitled, "Democracy and Kabbalah: Narratives and Actions for our Time." This 9-week course explored Kabbalistic and other texts related to democracy, its roots and its preservation, and answered the question, "How might we expand opportunities for civic learning, creating safe space for ideological pluralism, and ensure free, fair and safe elections?"

Read More
Program A More Perfect Union Program A More Perfect Union

Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day Held

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, and JCRC St Louis joined together to organize Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day, where Jewish Missourians came together in Jefferson City to advocate for important legislation to improve their communities.

Read More
Program A More Perfect Union Program A More Perfect Union

JCRC Hosts Candidate Forum

JCRC of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio hosted a Candidate Forum for candidates for local elections, including Texas court of Appeals, County Commissioner, Texas House, Texas Senate, State Board of Education and Probate Judge.

Read More
Program A More Perfect Union Program A More Perfect Union

Advocacy 101

Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass hosted "Advocacy 101" to equip adults and teens in their community with practical skills to communicate with lawmakers, navigate the legislative process, and drive meaningful change.

Read More