Voter Registration
Just in case you're not fired up to fight for our democracy, click the image above to hear Lisa Edelstein and Josh Malina (of "House" and "West Wing" fame) convince you in their hilarious new video "MitzVOTE"! There are many opportunities to become an informed voter and to help inspire others get to the ballot box as well. Check out the following links and events, make sure to stay tuned for incoming information about a new faith in action event as well:
Sunday, 10/14, 8:45am-5:00pm
University of San Francisco, McLaren Conference Center
As part of their larger democracy initiative JCRC and will be hosting Waging Democracy, a day-long forum that includes seminars, sessions and opportunities for action. Click the title link for more information and to RSVP!
Register Voters with Or Shalom
Monday & Tuesday, 9/24-25
Ram Plaza, SF City College
Or Shalom is committed to making sure all voices are heard this voting season! Join us in tabling at SF City College in honor of National Voter Registration Day. Click the title link to see time slots and sign up!
Havdalah & Voter Education Night
Saturday, 10/13 at 7:00pm
Join Or Shalom for an evening of critical discussion and analysis of the upcoming San Francisco and statewide ballot! After a brief Havdalah service, we will facilitate group discussions about key issues on the ballot. Each discussion will include both the crucial facts and relevant pieces of Jewish text to help inform your opinion.
Democracy thrives on knowledgeable voters. Prepare to bring your informed, progressive, Jewish point of view to the voting box this November!
A Meditation on Voting in Hebrew and English from T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights