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Democracy Engagement

Election Day: Preserving Democracy in 2024 – Protecting and Turning Out the Vote
Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. at RS

Join LawyeRS and our RS RAC-PA Team for a timely program on voting in Pennsylvania for this year’s closely contested Nov. 5 election.

Hear congregant Brent Landau (RS Treasurer and Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Center) address critical work being done now to make sure that every vote is counted in PA. Then learn from our RS RAC-PA team about what you can do to help get out the vote. Volunteer opportunities will be provided. This program is open to all. Light refreshments. 

Register here. Contact Jon Broder.

American Jews & Democracy: A Conversation about Civic Participation in Polarizing Times
Broad Perspectives Speaker Series
Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. at RS 

At this timely pre-election program, hear Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union in a conversation about democracy, polarization and antisemitism.

General Admission: $18 per person

RS Philanthropic Year Patrons: Included with your patron package.

Register here for general admission or here to become a patron.

Generously sponsored by the Alfred & Helen O. Sellers Lecture Fund.

Developed in partnership with the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History at Temple University, this speakers series explores meaningful ideas and “Broad Perspectives” that inspire our spiritual life paths.

Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign Phone Banking Party
Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at RS 

In partnership with RAC-PA (the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism) and OnePA 4 All, in a nonpartisan effort, we are calling voters who are overlooked by the major political parties.

We are among the sponsors for this phone banking session. You will need to bring your phone AND either a laptop or tablet for the session.

Register for the Rodeph Shalom session here. For questions, contact Lisa Kagel.

Click the image to watch Rabbi Maderer and Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, on the Every Voice, Every Vote “5 for 5” series.