Jewish Voices on Democracy
JBI is pleased to be a part of A More Perfect Union, The Jewish Partnership for Democracy, a network committed to building and supporting a robust, well-resourced, transpartisan Jewish coalition working together to strengthen democracy. We will be continuing to add files to this page as they become available. Click below for downloadable braille files for use on a refreshable braille display. If you would like to receive any of these pieces in hard copy, please contact the library at 212-545-8025 or library@jbilibrary.org.
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Listen to the Declaration of Independence https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson/jefferson-s-three-greatest-achievements/the-declaration/audio-downloads-of-the-declaration/
Below we share a spectrum of voices who speak about Judaism and democracy. JBI is dedicated to a full expression of Jewish life and culture. We are committed to serving our community and advancing our cause without engaging in political activities or endorsing any political parties or candidates. Our efforts are focused solely on exploring the Jewish responsibility to engage in civic matters, and we strive to maintain a neutral stance on political matters to ensure inclusivity and impartiality in all our endeavors.
We know that in these contentious times, readers will engage differently with each piece. We hope you find the discussions enlightening and challenging.
Below please find an audio recording from WRJ’s “Just for This” Podcast with Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch. As written by WRJ, “Just for This, a new podcast, inspires women in leadership to talk about women and leadership. Hosted by Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch, executive director of Women of Reform Judaism, Just for This is committed to sharing powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields.”
This podcast episode features Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and is titled “We Will Not Be Silent”. As explained by WRJ, “We speak about antisemitism, abortion access, gun violence, and the war in Israel and Gaza. We highlight the importance of advocacy and voting, with Jewish values as our guide.”
This podcast episode was released on Sep 9, 2024.