Register for “Democracy is a Verb” today!

Want to Help Foster Democracy? We’re Listening.
Passover reminds us that freedom requires constant attention. This winter, NCJW Inc invited sections to join with Jews for Freedom, a new coalition mobilizing American Jews to take Action to foster democracy. Given the assault on democratic principles caused by Metro Surge in the Twin Cities, NCJW MN was quick to sign on.

Our first step? Listening to you.

Join a Listening Session
We are hosting 60 minute virtual conversations to understand how current political shifts are impacting you and/or those you care about, what obstacles stand in the way of deeper involvement.

What: A small group discussion led by trained NCJW MN facilitators
Where: Virtually (join from anywhere)
Privacy: Sessions are recorded for transcription only; all names will remain anonymous.

Topics: We’ll Discuss the impact of authoritarianism, your current efforts to foster democracy, and the role faith plays in your advocacy.

Register for a session today!

If you can’t find a date that works, email info@ncjwmn.org

Why Your Voice Matters
Your group’s insights will be analyzed (anonymously) to shape NCJW MN’s future educational programming and will be shared with the national Jews for Freedom coalition. After we identify key themes from your stories, we’ll share them at our May 12 breakfast fundraiser, Democracy is a Verb.

Click here for more information about these listening sessions.

Ready to help shape the world you want to see?

Join Minneapolis Moms Demand Action for our meeting on April 27!

Resources

Below are resources to familiarize yourself with, as well as connections to community organizations that are providing important training opportunities.

Stand with Minnesota – an updated directory of places to donate
MONARCA Training – rapid response line for peaceful demonstration; training to be an “upstander”
ACLU Immigrant Rights – promote, protect immigrant rights
MIRAC Know Your Rights Video – know your rights video and option to request training
Immigrant Defense Network Tools for Community Defense – has a handbook on being a constitutional observer
COPAL – Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Acción Latina
UNIDOS-MN – Builds power with Minnesota’s working families to advance social, racial and economic justice for all
Immigration Legal Resource Center – Red Cards. Cards you can print to keep so that you know your rights

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You can find an archive of our newsletters on our website HERE
As well as an archive of Courts Matter updates online HERE

We know these are impossibly heavy and uncertain times. May we draw strength from one another and find healing through connection and action. As our tradition teaches, caring for each other is how we endure, and how we move forward together.