Voting is a Jewish Thing: How to Protect Elections
Our sacred texts are full of evidence that voting is a Jewish value and a mitzvah. The prophet Jeremiah wrote about how we are to... Read More
JFASD Michigan Initiative
Michigan JFASD has been at the heart of many successful mission-centered
efforts including:
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Enshrining getting reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution
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Banning child marriage
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Ending partisan gerrymandering
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Getting out the vote by reaching over one million voters
There will be three ballot proposals on Michigan’s ballot in November. We are available to come to your congregation, group, or organization and explain all of them. Please contact nomi@jfasd.org to schedule and in-person or zoom program.
Michigan JFASD continues to protect democracy by focusing on voting issues:
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We educate and mobilize voters while also fighting against voter suppression.
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We work in coalition with many other faith-based and secular progressiveorganizations.
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We work closely with legislators in the fight to protect the separation of religionand government.
To get involved with Michigan JFASD, please contact Michigan Director, Nomi Joyrich
nomi@jfasd.org
Jews for a Secular Democracy Hosts Sold-Out Fundraiser
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Public Education and Church State Separation: A Conversation with Randi Weingarten
You can watch the full recording on YouTube here. Join Jews for a Secular Democracy for a powerful and timely evening as we present our... Read More
Threats to Marriage Equality: A Conversation with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
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Know Before You Sign: Learn About Michigan’s Ballot Initiatives
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Candidate Forums in Pontiac
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JFASD co-sponsors Pontiac City Council Candidate Forum
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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 are increasingly open about their... Read More