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Dana Nessel event

Threats to Marriage Equality: A Conversation with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

23 Oct 2025
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You can watch the event on YouTube here. Join us on November 11 at 6 pm! What happens if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell v. Hodges? States could lose marriage equality—and millions could lose their legal rights overnight.  Marriage equality—the right to marry the person you love—is once again under threat. With the Supreme Court signaling a willingness to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the future of equality and religious freedom in...
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Know Before You Sign: Learn About Michigan’s Ballot Initiatives

14 Oct 2025
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  There are currently about a dozen ballot initiative efforts in Michigan. Not only are they confusing, but petition circulators often do not understand or accurately represent them. It’s important to make an informed decision about which ones you do and do not want to sign. We are available to come to your congregation or organization and give a one hour program called “Know Before You Sign.” There will be plenty of time for Q&A as we explain all of...
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Penn Civics and You

Penn Civics AND You—Understanding Local Government and Why It Matters for Jewish Women!

14 Oct 2025
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Watch the recording on YouTube here. Local and state government impacts nearly every aspect of daily life—from schools and housing to health care and civil rights. Yet many people are unaware of who is leading their government, what roles are on the ballot, and how these elections affect their community. Join Jews for a Secular Democracy’s Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Pittsburgh project in partnership with LEAD PA Institute for an eye-opening session led by Gina Amoroso-Latta, Program Director...
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Orlando Pride

2025 Come Out With Pride

14 Oct 2025
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Jews for a Secular Democracy is proud to be tabling at Come Out With Pride this year! Come out and see us! Come Out With Pride Inc. is the proud 501(c)(3) non-profit organization behind Orlando’s beloved LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration. Every October, they light up the heart of Central Florida in honor of National Coming Out Day, creating a powerful and joyful space where everyone can live boldly, proudly, and authentically—even if it’s the only day all year they feel safe...
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JFASD Candidate Forum Dates September-October 2025

Candidate Forums in Pontiac

06 Oct 2025
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JFASD Michigan is proud to co-sponsor a candidate forum series in Pontiac. As we head toward the November 4th election, this forum series is your chance to hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent you. Learn about their vision for Pontiac. Come hear where they stand and how they’ll show up for the issues that matter most to you, your family, and community.
Discussion with Secular AZ and Secular Jewish Humanist Circle

Discussion with Secular AZ and Secular Jewish Humanist Circle

06 Oct 2025
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Jews for a Secular Democracy is proud to co-sponsor the Secular Humanist Jewish Circle of Tucson’s conversation with Secular AZ’s Jeanne Casteen and Eddie Chavez Calderon on October 11 at 2 pm AZ time. The discussion will focus on Secular AZ’s work in education and church and state separation issues, as well as Eddie’s work in advocacy, human rights, and fundraising. Where: Woods Memorial Library, 3455 North 1st. Avenue, Tucson, 85719 When: 2-3:30p Secular AZ Executive Director Jeanne Casteen has a...
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Pontiac City Council Candidate Forum

JFASD co-sponsors Pontiac City Council Candidate Forum

29 Sep 2025
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JFASD was a proud co-sponsor of a Candidate Forum featuring candidates for the Pontiac City Council. City Council decisions directly shape our daily lives—from public safety and affordable housing to youth programs, infrastructure, and how public funds are invested in our neighborhoods. We were thrilled to contribute to a powerful evening of civic dialogue as we heard directly from the candidates running to represent Districts 3, 4, and 5 on Pontiac’s City Council.
JFASD Call With Us September Action

“Call With Us!” September Action

16 Sep 2025
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You can watch the event on YouTube here. 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...
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