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UPCOMING: “But You Don’t Look Jewish”: Unpacking and Addressing Unconscious Bias

09 Apr 2024
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How can we become better advocates and allies for Jewish diversity and LGBTQ+ equality? As we fight against religious fundamentalists trying to weaponize our government to remove rights from those we love, we must first explore and address our own unconscious biases. Please join us on April 10th to learn more. As part of JFASD’s “Religious Freedom and Jewish Women in Florida” project, this enlightening workshop will delve into the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Jews of Color, illuminating their unique narratives within...
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The Alpha, God, and Authoritarianism

04 Apr 2024
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By Bill Schweisheimer Many species of animals which engage in collaborative behavior in order to survive have what appears to be a pecking order of dominancy.  With some lower species with more primitive social organization that pecking order may fluctuate seemingly from moment to moment or from one occasion to the next.  With higher level species with more complex social behavior for the sake of a group’s survival that pecking order may be more enduring.  Take wolves, for example, who...
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Fighting for Religious Freedom: How to Speak to and Actually Be HEARD by your Legislators

Fighting for Religious Freedom: How to Speak to and Actually be HEARD by Your Legislators

28 Feb 2024
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Want to talk to your state legislators and make an impact, but don’t know where to start? Brace yourself for a whirlwind of empowerment! In this condensed and dynamic webinar, founder of Secular Strategies and Director of Strategy for JFASD, Sarah Levin, will unleash a burst of expertise on effective communication and engagement with elected state legislators. Register here to join us on March 14 at 7 pm ET. Get ready to absorb game-changing insights on navigating conversations about the...
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Christian Nationalism and the 2024 Elections

Christian Nationalism and the 2024 Elections

23 Jan 2024
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In this thought-provoking and insightful one-hour webinar, Dr. Bradley Onishi, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast and author of the acclaimed book “Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism – And What Comes Next,” brings a wealth of knowledge, subject expertise and personal experience to the discussion. In this timely webinar, Dr. Onishi will explore the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of White Christian Nationalism, shedding light on its impact on the upcoming 2024 elections....
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Jewish Legislators Defending Religious Freedom

15 Dec 2023
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On Tuesday, December 19, we were joined by State Senator Dafna Michaelson-Jenet and State Representative Daniel Grossberg to discuss their experiences serving as Jewish legislators in Colorado and Kentucky, respectively. Paul Golin of JFASD interviewed them about their work combatting white Christian Nationalism and fighting for separation of church and state through a Jewish lens.  
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Religion & State: America & Its Jews

23 Oct 2023
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Rabbi Denker weaves together ancient Jewish texts and US historical documents to tell the story of the separation of religion and government from a Judaic perspective. Rabbi Steve Denker retired after over 40 years of service to Reform congregations in the Chicago and Cleveland areas and served Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield as Interim Rabbi in 2022-23. He taught at several universities including Loyola and DePaul. Rabbi Denker teaches adult learning with an emphasis on bringing Jewish tradition to bear...
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Save the Date, Jewish Women and Religious Freedom

Jewish Women and Religious Freedom: Knowing & Fighting for Our Rights!

10 Oct 2023
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We were honored to host a transformative day of empowerment and enlightenment at the “Jewish Women and Religious Freedom: Knowing & Fighting for Our Rights!” conference, on December 3, 2023, at the Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City, Florida. This in-person gathering brought together passionate advocates, thought leaders, and inspiring voices to explore the intersection of religious freedom, personal power and public policy. Our esteemed lineup of speakers included retired Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and...
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Trampling Our Rights: Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Florida

Trampling Our Rights: Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Florida

10 Oct 2023
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On Tuesday, October 17th, our esteemed panel of speakers—Florida State Senator Lauren Book, Dr. Cori Baill, and Rabbi Rachael Jackson, along with our moderator, Vice Mayor Broward County and former State Senator Nan Rich— delved deep into critical issues at the intersection of religious freedom and public policy, including reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights. Step into the heart of Florida’s religious freedom battleground.
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