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COMING SOON—Call Congress with us!
Looking for a way to take direct action? Want to make real change in just 30 minutes? Join Call With Us!—a monthly, action-focused series from Jews for a Secular Democracy that transforms your values into real-time advocacy. Each month on Zoom, we’ll guide you step by step as you contact your federal representatives and take a stand for the issues that matter most. Here’s how it works: In just 30 minutes, we’ll walk you through how to: Find your members... Read More
UPCOMING: Religious Freedom, Gender Justice, and the Fight Against Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Policies
Across the U.S., laws and policies targeting LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and gender expression are on the rise. But how do these policies relate to religious freedom? And why should the Jewish community be concerned? Join Jews for a Secular Democracy and Keshet for a critical discussion on the intersection of gender justice and religious freedom. This webinar will unpack the ways in which gender discrimination is embedded in our culture and public policy at the local, state, and national... Read More
Gender Unpacked: Exploring Gender, Judaism, and Allyship with Rabbi Micah Buck of Keshet
What is gender, and how does it shape our identities, communities, and values? Jews for a Secular Democracy and Keshet invite you to explore the fundamental concepts of gender, how it differs from sex and sexual orientation, and what Jewish texts and traditions say about it. We’ll break down key gender terms, discuss how gender identity develops, and highlight why understanding these concepts is essential for fostering inclusive communities and being better allies. Rabbi Micah Buck (he/they) is Director of... Read More
Protecting Public Education: Combatting Christian Nationalism & Defending Religious Freedom
Christian nationalism is becoming an ever-growing force in America’s public education system, with real-world consequences that affect students, educators, and families. From book bans to curriculum changes, this rising influence threatens the fundamental principle of church-state separation and the civil rights of vulnerable students, including religious minorities and LGBTQ+ youth. This webinar explores these dangerous trends nationally, while drawing on the case study of Pine-Richland School District in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Panelists include Chris Ullery, reporter on education... Read More
Weaponizing Faith: Religious Nationalism Destroying Democracy: with Author Katherine Stewart
Award-winning author Katherine Stewart examines the dangerous rise of religious nationalism in America, exploring how politicized faith and financial interests are being weaponized to undermine democratic values. Drawing from her new book, “Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy,” Stewart discusses the powerful forces behind this movement and its threat to democracy and real religious freedom. This issue is of particular concern to the Jewish community, as religious nationalism targets the very foundation of religious freedom, a... Read More