Threats to Marriage Equality: A Conversation with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
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.... 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
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
Know Before You Sign: Learn About Michigan’s Ballot Initiatives
There are currently about a dozen ballot initiative efforts in Michigan. Not only are they confusing, but petition circulators often do not understand or... Read More
Candidate Forums in Pontiac
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... Read More
JFASD co-sponsors Pontiac City Council Candidate Forum
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... 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 are increasingly open about their... Read More
Being Trans and Jewish: Fostering Understanding and Allyship
*This event was covered by the Detroit Jewish News here.* Trans people are under attack. Join us for this important conversation where we will hear personal stories... Read More
JFASD Michigan co-sponsors candidate forums in Genessee County jail
People in jail who are awaiting their trial or sentencing have the right to vote. But it’s very difficult for them to overcome the obstacles... Read More