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www.JFASD.org For all Jews, friends & family concerned about the growing influence of religious fundamentalism on US government. A pluralistic initiative of @humanisticjudaism.bsky.social
#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.
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
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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.
October 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#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!
September 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Wishing you a good year filled with love, hope, peace and true religious freedom!
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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"As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald."
September 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Religious extremism is fueling attacks on science, medicine, and freedom. Join Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. D.J. Kleinbaum tomorrow, Sept. 16, for “Confronting Religious Extremism in Medicine and Science: The First Amendment and the Fight for Facts!”

Free registration: bit.ly/jfasdmeds
September 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Politics. Identity. Power.

In a time of rising authoritarianism and deep division, what does it mean to be Jewish in America?

Proud to cosponsor this critical conversation! 9/9 & 9/16 at 7pm ET.

Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Two leading voices take on religious extremism in science + medicine. Sept. 16: Dr. Peter Hotez + Dr. D.J. Kleinbaum on facts, freedom, the First Amendment and the connection between antiscience and antisemitism.
Free webinar → bit.ly/jfasdmeds
September 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Christian nationalism ≠ patriotism. Christian nationalism ≠ Christianity.

How does Christian Nationalism threaten religious freedom? How does it threaten the Jew community? Take a listen to this sermon by Rabbi Joshua Neely of Temple Israel Orlando.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=6aEL...
August 2 2025 Devarim 5785 Christian Nationalism
YouTube video by Joshua Neely
m.youtube.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Join us in August for
“Tennessee: The Testing Ground for Christian Nationalism in America?”
Hear from Gabe Rutan-Ram & Americans United’s Rebecca Markert about how Christian Nationalism is shaping law in Tennessee & beyond.
Register: bit.ly/jfasd-tn
#Project2025 #christiannationalism #tennessee
July 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
This Tisha B’Av, we’re not just mourning the past. Join Jews from your state for Jewish Earth Alliance’s Pre-Tisha B’Av Virtual Lobby Day for Climate Solutions on Wed, July 23rd. Participate online from wherever you are. No exp necessary! Register now: bit.ly/9avlobby

#JewishClimateAction #TishaBav
Jewish Earth Alliance Pre-Tisha B'av Virtual Lobby Day - July 23, 2025 - Registration
Join the Jewish Earth Alliance for Tisha B'av Virtual Lobby Day on July 23, 2025. Please note that the Virtual Lobby Day takes place on July 23, which is BEFORE Tisha B'av. Register here to particip...
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June 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional.

We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
June 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
🚨 We’re launching something new! "Call With Us!" is our brand-new on-line action series where YOU make real-time calls to Congress—with us, live on Zoom.
Each month, we’ll tackle 1-2 urgent issues. We’ll give you the tools, talking points & support. You bring your voice.
🔗 bit.ly/callwithus1
June 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hanging at #Pittsburgh #Pride today. We’re here to celebrate Pride month, show up in support of the LGBTQIA community and have some fun. Come see us! Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
June 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
👋 hey there Texas - the US Constitution would like a word!
NEW:

All Texas public elementary or secondary schools “must display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments.”

Bring on the lawsuits!!

www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Texas bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools headed to governor's desk
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation. The state's requirement of a Ten Commandments display follows similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas.
www.nbcnews.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sad to see 4 justices throw out the 1st - literally the 1st - Amendment to our constitution. The fact that it was saved by a tie vote is good in the moment, but clearly ominous for our future democracy.

newrepublic.com/post/195621/...
Four Supreme Court Justices Refuse to Read the First Amendment
The Supreme Court has deadlocked on the question of religious charter schools, thanks to four justices who didn’t bother reading what the First Amendment says about separation of church and state.
newrepublic.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Proud to be a cosponsor of this important event!

🎓 Join educators, advocates, students, and community leaders as we explore how to confront racism at every level of education.

📅 Save your spot now!
May 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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This coming week - don’t miss out! @keshetlgbtqjews.bsky.social
Being an ally means understanding the issues & speaking up. Join us for Gender Unpacked & get the tools to do both. We’ll unpack gender identity, Judaism, and the role of real allyship in fighting discrimination and promoting dignity for all people.

Register now: bit.ly/genderunpacked
April 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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The fear among academics and lawyers now talking on the record on just about any topic that involves the federal government or the White House is really extraordinary and worrisome, and getting worse, it seems to me, every week. Dissent by an establishment figures becoming verboten in the US
April 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Being an ally means understanding the issues & speaking up. Join us for Gender Unpacked & get the tools to do both. We’ll unpack gender identity, Judaism, and the role of real allyship in fighting discrimination and promoting dignity for all people.

Register now: bit.ly/genderunpacked
April 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Why are we talking about the Jewish response to Christian Nationalism? Well, for one not only is the separation of religion & state a foundational American principle, it’s a fundamental Jewish value. Honored to talk about this at the Summit for Religious Freedom!
#SRF2025 @paulgolin.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” Dr. Jamar Tisby at #SRF2025.

We agree! 💯💯

#churchstateseparation
April 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM