Partner Events
Check out these events from your fellow partners in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy. If you have nonpartisan and democacy-related events to share, please let us know at info@jewishdemocracy.org!
*Obligatory fine print: sharing of an event on this page does not indicate co-sponsorship or endorsement from A More Perfect Union.
After the Election: What Can I Do Now? - RAC | Virtual
Join us to hear about the impact of this election on the most urgent issues of the moment, celebrate our accomplishments, and learn how you can act to strengthen democracy at home and around the world in the coming weeks and months. The Reform Movement’s 2024 Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign has brought together thousands to build a community where everyone - whatever our race, background, or zip code - belongs. Join us for what’s next.
Speakers include:
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, RAC Director and URJ Senior Vice President
Rabbi David Saperstein, RAC Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy
Andrea Miller, Founding Board Member of the Center for Common Ground
Jessica Grennan, President of Simple Majority and reproductive freedom campaign strategist
Following the program residents of CA are invited to stay for a breakout conversation about next steps in your state
This campaign is made possible in part by the Leo and Libby Nevas Family Foundation.
Please note all events on this website are listed in ET.
Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests - Shalom Hartman Institute | Virtual
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election behind us, where are American Judaism and the American Jewish community heading? Join Yehuda Kurtzer as he reflects on this post-election moment and offers a new framework for how American Judaism might continue to thrive in the future.
Please note all events on this website are listed in ET.
After the Election: A Reform Movement Gathering of Support and Solidarity - RAC | Virtual
No matter what happens on November 5, we will be here for each other. Join us to connect, support one another, and bring in the peace and wholeness we know we will need as Shabbat approaches.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, RAC Director and URJ Senior Vice President
Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy
Please note all events on this website are listed in ET.
Native American & Jewish Partnership for Democracy & Civic Engagement - Uri L'Tzedek and Valley Beit Midrash | Virtual
Join Uri L'Tzedek’s Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz and Native American advocate Rosetta Walker to learn about the state of democracy post-election and explore how Native American and Jewish communities can continue to support the vulnerable and advocate for marginalized groups.
Please note all events on this website are listed in ET.
Good for the Jews, Good for America? - Shalom Hartman Institute | Virtual
Given the challenges confronting both Israel and American democracy today, what might an American-Jewish enlightened self-interest look like? Join Elana Stein Hain for a discussion of how solidarity with and advocacy on behalf of Israel align with our deeply held American civic commitments.
This is the last session of a 3-part virtual series exploring the implications of this defining moment on American Jewish civic identity.
Please note all events on this website are listed in ET.
Bridging Faiths: Jewish-Muslim Collaboration for Democracy & Tolerance - Uri L'Tzedek and Valley Beit Midrash | Virtual
Join Uri L'Tzedek and Valley Beit Midrash for a virtual event bringing together leaders from Jewish and Muslim communities to explore our shared commitment to civic engagement and social justice. Through interactive workshops and enlightening discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into how interfaith collaboration can strengthen democracy and promote tolerance in our diverse society.
Prevent Election Sabotage and Count Every Vote - RAC | Virtual
Tune in for Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s upcoming webinar on election integrity. Experts will discuss potential challenges to the 2024 election and share strategies for ensuring all votes are counted. Learn how you can take action to support a fair and inclusive democratic process, including preparations for the day after Election Day.
Nonpartisan Election Protection Training Event - JCRC of St. Louis and NCJW St. Louis | In Person
Join voting rights expert (and past NCJWSTL Hannah G. Solomon Award recipient) Denise Lieberman, who will speak about the current issues around voter protection in St. Louis. She will also do a training on how to protect the vote on November 5th. Denise Lieberman is the Director and General Counsel of the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, a nonpartisan statewide network of voter advocates.
This program is co-sponsored by Congregation Shaare Emeth's Voter Protection Committee, JCRC, NCJWSTL, and Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice.
Please note all events on this website are listed in ET.
Democracy and Kabbalah: Narratives and Actions for our Time - Kabbalah Experience | Virtual
We will explore Kabbalistic and other texts related to democracy, its roots and its preservation. How might we expand opportunities for civic learning, creating safe space for ideological pluralism, and ensure free, fair and safe elections. This class is presented in partnership with A More Perfect Union.
Classes are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom:
Tuesdays 8:30-9:45am Mountain Time / 10:30-11:45am Eastern Time (Class meets: Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, and 19)