We’re looking forward to the conversation @rweingarten.bsky.social !

Flyer for a Shabbat service at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 PM. The event features special guest speaker Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers. The program includes a conversation on public education and the separation of church and state and will be available both in person and via livestream at https://bit.ly/randijfasd. The flyer also notes that Randi Weingarten will be presented with the Jews for a Secular Democracy Constitutional Defender Award. The design includes a photo of a classroom with desks and books, a portrait of Randi Weingarten, and logos for Jews for a Secular Democracy and the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism.

Join us April 24 for a Shabbat service & the presentation of our Constitutional Defender Award to AFT President Randi Weingarten followed by a conversation on public education & church–state separation. Join in person or live streamed!
A timely conversation you won’t want to miss.

bit.ly/randijfasd

This is TONIGHT! It’s not too late to sign up!

Promotional graphic for an online advocacy event with a background image of library bookshelves. Large text at the top reads, “Call With Us! Tell Congress Stop Book Bans and Censorship!” Event details in the center read, “April 20, 12:00 PM ET” and “Register here: https://bit.ly/callstopbans.” A large box says, “In this program, we’ll walk you through: an overview of pending legislation with talking points; how to contact your Congressperson and Senators; best practices for effective engagement.” Text near the bottom reads, “Then we’ll make our calls together!” Bottom section lists sponsors: Jews for a Secular Democracy, Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh, and Jews for Freedom. Co-sponsors listed are Florida NOW, Folkshul Philadelphia, Congregation Beth Adam South Florida, Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner Community Action Project at Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, Secular AZ, Temple Israel of Greater Orlando, and Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit.

Book bans silence stories. Censorship narrows minds. Let freedom read!

Join us on Right to Read Day, 4/20 at 12 pm ET to oppose H.R. 7661 & defend inclusive public education & true religious freedom for all. No experience needed. Just your phone & your voice. bit.ly/callstopbans

Agreed!

Event flyer featuring a black-and-white photo of John Fugelsang seated in a dark blazer. Red and black text reads: "A Conversation with John Fugelsang: Faith, Democracy and the Separation of Church & State. April 15th, 7:00pm EDT. Zoom Webinar. Free and open to all with registration. Register at https://bit.ly/johnjfasd." Fugelsang is identified as the author of Separation of Church and Hate. The Jews for a Secular Democracy logo appears in the lower left. Co-sponsors listed include Florida NOW, Secular AZ, NCJW Arizona, Or Adam Phoenix, NCJW Greater Miami, Folkshul Philadelphia, Arizona Faith Network, Temple Israel of Greater Orlando, Secular Humanist Jewish Circle of Tucson, Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner Community Action Project, Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, and Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit.

The separation of church and state isn’t about limiting religion. It’s about real religious freedom. It’s about protecting all of us.

Join us April 15 for a live online conversation w/ @JohnFugelsang on faith, democracy & why this principle matters now more than ever.

Register: bit.ly/johnjfasd

Graphic with a dark blue background featuring the phrase “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” repeated three times in large hand-lettered text in pink, light blue, and white, with small blue heart icons. Neon-style glowing heart doodles appear in the upper right and lower left corners. At the bottom, large white text reads: “Transgender Day of Visibility” and “We see you. We honor you. We love you!”

As Passover begins tomorrow night, we hold close its call to liberation. On Trans Day of Visibility, we stand with our transgender community and recommit to the freedom to live openly, safely, and fully as who you are. Chag Pesach sameach!

Transgender Day of Visibility keshetonline.org/tdov

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, and Keshet invites you to use our resources to honor transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive members of our communities. Go to keshetonline.org/tdov to find:

Graphic with a black background showing a crossed-out crown between two yellow megaphones. Large white text reads “March 28” and “No Kings,” with yellow text in between reading “No Thrones. No Crowns.” The design has a bold, protest-style look.

“In every generation…”

That includes ours.

This Passover, we’re not just remembering liberation — we’re working for it.

📍 No Kings – March 28
📣 Show up. Speak out. Bring others with you.

Freedom isn’t finished. And neither are we.

Go to nokings.org for more info!

#nokings #freedom #passover

Close-up of John Fugelsang speaking on stage, gesturing with his hands while seated in front of a red Torah ark curtain with Hebrew lettering and gold decorative elements.

A wide shot of a seated audience at the Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center watching a live conversation on stage. John Fugelsang sits on the right holding a microphone, speaking, while two moderators sit to his left. Behind them is a red Torah ark curtain with Hebrew text and a Star of David, and museum exhibit displays are visible on the walls.

John Fugelsang speaks into a microphone during a live conversation, seated next to a moderator who is partially visible. Behind them is a museum display case featuring menorahs and Jewish artifacts.

We packed the room in Tucson for John Fugelsang & the conversation didn’t disappoint. Now we’re bringing it to a national audience & you are invited!
Join us April 15 for an online conversation on faith, democracy, & the separation of church & state — and why it matters right now: bit.ly/johnjfasd

Graphic for “Banned Book Bingo” event. The design features large blue text reading “Book Bingo” with a red stamp overlay reading “Banned.” A badge says “Family Friendly!” Event details read: March 29, 1–3 PM ET at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. RSVP link: bit.ly/banbookbingo. The graphic notes it is part of the Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Pittsburgh Project and includes logos for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Jews for a Secular Democracy, the Judith Fingeret Krug First Amendment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh. Bingo cards are illustrated in the corner.

#Pittsburgh friends - this is for you!

Books are being removed from libraries. We’re turning that into a conversation.

Join us for Banned Book Bingo — a fun and meaningful event for all ages.

📅 March 29
📍 Pittsburgh

Register: bit.ly/banbookbingo

#freedomtoread #bannedbooks

Flyer for an in-person documentary screening titled “The Librarians: A Documentary Screening on Book Bans and the Right to Read.” The background shows a dimly lit library with tall bookshelves filled with books. Text at the top says the event is part of the Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Pittsburgh Project. Event details read: March 19, 5:30–7:30 PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. It notes that the screening will be held in the 2nd Floor South Wing Reading Room. The flyer includes an RSVP link: https://bit.ly/bookbanscreening. Logos at the bottom include Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Jews for a Secular Democracy, the Judith Fingeret Krug First Amendment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh.

📣Pittsburgh!
When one religious viewpoint shapes what’s allowed in public libraries, everyone is affected. Join us for a special in person screening of the award winning film The Librarians on March 19th. Superheroes carry books!

@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Register: bit.ly/bookbanscree...

Event poster for “An Evening with John Fugelsang: Faith, Democracy, and the Separation of Church & State.” The graphic features a black-and-white photo of John Fugelsang seated on a stool on the right side. Text on the left announces the event on Sunday, March 15 at 6:30 pm at the Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center, 564 S. Stone Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. The poster includes a registration link (bit.ly/churchstatejohnf) and notes that Fugelsang is the author of Separation of Church and Hate. Logos for sponsoring organizations appear at the bottom: Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, Jews for a Secular Democracy, Arizona Faith Network, NCJW Arizona,

📣#Tucson

Almost sold out!

Don’t miss John Fugelsang (Separation of Church and Hate) live here in Tucson discussing Christian nationalism and the future of religious freedom in America.

📅 March 15 | 6:30 pm
📍 Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center

Free tickets: bit.ly/churchstatej...

“If you control the Libraries, you control the community.”

Join us for this vital conversation!
@thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Promotional graphic for a Zoom webinar titled “Behind ‘The Librarians’: Book Bans, Censorship, and Religious Freedom — A Conversation with Director/Producer Kim A. Snyder.” The background shows rows of bookshelves in a library. A circular headshot of filmmaker Kim A. Snyder appears on the left. Event details read: March 10, 6:00 PM ET. A button-style banner says “Learn More & Register” with the link bit.ly/4rYwaw8. The bottom of the graphic states that the event is part of the Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Pittsburgh Project and displays logos for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Jews for a Secular Democracy, the Judith Fingeret Krug First Amendment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh.

A different type of superhero movie.” - @HollywoodReporter

The new feature documentary
@TheLibrariansFilm is a rallying cry for freedom to read. Join us March 10th for a behind the scenes in depth discussion with the award winning filmmaker behind The Librarians. Register at: bit.ly/4rYwaw8

Military Leaders Say Iran War Is So Trump Can Bring About “Armageddon” Troops have logged more than 110 complaints about such comments with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.

It’s terrifying when military action gets mixed with religious framing like it’s “God’s plan.” War with Iran is already costing lives and could spiral further. Our Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war — not commanders with apocalyptic rhetoric.

Q&A | Minneapolis Rabbi Eva R. Cohen Stands with the Stranger The Humanistic rabbi has been a public-facing voice among clergy involved in the ICE Out movement, stressing the importance of standing with immigrants and loving the stranger.

👏👏👏

“So many times in Jewish history, Jewish people have been targeted, marginalized and discriminated against, and we are committed to the ethical notion that we do not want this to happen to other people.” — Rabbi Eva R. Cohen from Or Emet, a Humanistic Jewish congregation in the Twin Cities MN.

Promotional graphic for a virtual webinar titled “Health Under Siege: Sex Ed Erosion in Florida and Beyond.” The event takes place Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm Eastern via Zoom. Speakers listed with headshots include Takeata King Pang, Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Florida and co-founder of the Florida Healthy Youth Alliance; Pascale Alcindor, sexual health and curriculum expert and FHYA co-founder; Dr. Amy Weiss, pediatrician; and Jaclyn Friedman, founder and executive director of EducateUs. A “Learn More & Register” button links to https://bit.ly/healthedjfasd. The event is sponsored by the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation and Jews for a Secular Democracy, with cosponsors including NCJW Miami, Congregation Beth Adam South Florida, Florida NOW, Temple Israel of Orlando, the Society for Humanistic Judaism, and Or Adam Congregation Phoenix.

Sex education isn’t just a health issue, it’s a religious freedom issue. One religious ideology is increasingly shaping what all students are allowed to learn. Join JFASD Feb. 12 at 7 pm ET to learn why and how Florida is a warning sign for the entire country. Register today at: bit.ly/healthedjfasd

Graphic with navy and peach background promoting Repro Shabbat. Text reads, “Because reproductive freedom is a Jewish value.” Repro Shabbat logo appears with Shabbat candles, challah, and a kiddush cup, noting February 13–14, 2026, hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women. Logo of Jews for a Secular Democracy appears in the lower left.

Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value & a church/state separation issue! That’s why JFASD is proud to partner w/ the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) for #ReproShabbat on Feb 13–14. Attend one that’s already scheduled, or celebrate in your home — whatever’s right for you! ReproShabbat.org.

Graphic promoting an urgent online advocacy event titled “Urgent Call With Us! Hold ICE Accountable!” The flyer lists the event date and time: January 22 at 12:30 PM Eastern. A call-to-action reads “Tell Congress” with a registration link: bit.ly/cwunoice. The left side includes bullet points explaining that participants will receive timely context on congressional efforts to fund or defund ICE, learn how ICE’s actions destabilize and terrorize communities and why this is a religious freedom issue, and receive straightforward talking points grounded in pluralism, dignity, and constitutional values. Text at the bottom states, “Then we’ll make our calls together.” The right side shows a photo of a person’s hands cuffed behind their back, symbolizing detention. Logos indicate the event is hosted by Jews for a Secular Democracy, generously funded by Jews for Freedom, and co-sponsored by multiple organizations including Detroit Jews for Justice, Florida NOW, NCJW Arizona, NCJW Miami, VAAC, Or Adam Congregation–Phoenix, Congregation Beth Adam, Society for Humanistic Judaism, Secular Humanist Jewish Circle Tucson, and The Shalom Center.

Silence enables harm.
We’re standing with immigrant communities and demanding change.
Join this urgent call-in event.

Register at: bit.ly/cwunoice

#ICE #takeaction

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, Oslo, 1964 Your Majesty, your royal highness, Mr. president, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen: I accept the Nobel Prize for Peace at a moment when 22 million Negroes of the United States of America are engaged...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words couldn’t be more appropriate now.

“When our days become dreary with low-hovering clouds and our nights become darker than a thousand midnights, we will know that we are living in the creative turmoil of a genuine civilization struggling to be born.”

#MLKday

Amid raids, vitriol and violence, the great replacement theory rears its head in Minneapolis In Minneapolis, the poisonous mix of antisemitism and anti-immigrant rhetoric of the great replacement theory is becoming newly clear.

I wrote about ICE relying on Great Replacement rhetoric in their media messaging, and why fighting ICE needs to be seen as part of the fight against antisemitism. forward.com/opinion/7983...

Today on Trans Day of Remembrance we remember and honor those taken from us by anti-trans violence! May their memories be a blessing.

To the trans community- we see you. We stand with you. We support you - every single day!

Banned Book Bingo shines spotlight on censorship 'It will be fun-heavy with a dash of education'

📢 Pittsburgh friends!

Join us for Banned Book Bingo on November 23rd!

jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/banned-book-...

#SCOTUS refused Kim Davis’ request to overturn #Obergefell. Great news 🎉 but not a guarantee. Opponents of marriage equality are already preparing the next challenge. Tomorrow hear from #Michigan AG @dananessel.bsky.social about what comes next.

Flyer titled “Threats to Marriage Equality: A Conversation with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.” The image features two people holding hands in wedding attire behind the text. The event details read: Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 pm EST, held via Zoom. A small circular photo of Attorney General Dana Nessel appears in the bottom right corner, framed in blue. Below, bold text says “Learn More & Register” with a link: https://bit.ly/jfasdnessel. The Jews for a Secular Democracy logo is displayed at the bottom left, next to a list of sponsoring and co-sponsoring organizations.

If #Obergefell falls, marriage equality vanishes in multiple states overnight.
This is a coordinated strategy driven by religious nationalism.
Nov. 11 at 6:30 pm ET - #Michigan AG Dana Nessel explains what comes next.
Register: bit.ly/jfasdnessel
@dananessel.bsky.social

What Was Brandi Carlile Reciting on ‘SNL’? How Thomas Jefferson’s Proclamation About Separating ‘Church & State’ Made It Into a Blazing Rock Song Singing 'Church & State,' 'Saturday Night Live' music guest Brandi Carlile recited a letter by Thomas Jefferson, along with musically referencing U2.

What she said! ❤️💯

variety.com/2025/music/n...

On this #YomKippur, we wish you a meaningful and reflective day. May the coming year be filled with healing, justice, hope and real religious freedom for all.

Graphic for Orlando Pride. Background features bright rainbow colors with a heart motif. Text reads: “Come Out With Pride Orlando – October 18, 2025 – Lake Eola Park.” Logos at the bottom include Jews for a Secular Democracy, Keshet, Temple Israel, and The Workers Circle, showing their cosponsorship of the event.

#Orlando Peeps!

Come see us at Orlando Pride on Oct. 28th! We’ll be tabling with @workerscircle.bsky.social, Temple Israel of Greater Orlando, & @keshetlgbtqjews.bsky.social - not to fundraise, not to sell anything, but rather just to support & stand for the LGBTQ+ community! Come find us!

Wishing you a good year filled with love, hope, peace and true religious freedom!