The Latest from JFASD
Banned Book Bingo shines spotlight on censorship
Jews for a Secular Democracy will be calling out literary censorship Sunday, Nov. 23, when it brings Banned Book Bingo... Read More
Local Congregations Present Panel on Being Transgender and Jewish
While the transgender population in the U.S. is small — only 1.6% according to the Pew Research Center, trans individuals... Read More
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle: “The future of Jewish women and religious freedom explored in upcoming summit”
“A summit on the post-election landscape — and how women can mobilize to create change — is slated for Dec.... Read More
School Vouchers—The Assault on Public Schools
On December 11, Jews for a Secular Democracy hosted an insightful webinar examining the impact of school vouchers on public... Read More
JFASD Statement on the 2024 Election
November 6, 2024 — Five years ago, when the Society for Humanistic Judaism first launched the Jews for a Secular... Read More
Judaism, LGBTQ+ Rights & Religious Freedom
This insightful webinar explored the vital intersection of religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and across the United... Read More
Baptist News Global: “Christian nationalism drives voter suppression efforts, panelists warn”
“Any effort to suppress voter participation is a direct outgrowth of Christian nationalism, a panel of experts said during a Sept.... Read More
Project 2025, Christian Nationalism and American Jews—What’s at Stake?
Join us for a critical discussion with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson, moderated by Paul Golin, Executive Director of the Society... Read More
Jewish Council for Public Affairs: “Jews for a Secular Democracy – Christian Nationalism, Antisemitism, and Religious Freedom”
“Our CEO Amy Spitalnick joined Professor Kathleen Blee, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, and Pastor Tim... Read More





