Looking for ways to get involved with Temple Shaari Emeth’s Social Justice Initiative? Join us to help combat voter suppression without leaving the comfort of your home. We will be partnering with the RAC (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism) to send postcards to low-propensity voters and people who may have unknowingly been purged from voter registration lists. We expect to distribute supplies and schedule a Zoom postcard writing party at the beginning of August.
Together we will write cards to remind eligible voters of Color to check their registration status, to register to vote, and or to pledge to vote. Data shows that postcard-writing campaigns increase voter turnout and help ensure that voters who have been removed from registration rolls without their knowledge can reclaim their right to vote. Research has shown that those who pledge to vote are 5 times more likely to vote.
Here are more details on how to participate:
1.
Complete the RAC’s online form to request a postcard kit by
Monday, July 27. As a member of Temple Shaari Emeth: a. Select that you are a member of a URJ Congregation
b. In the drop down menu type Temple Shaari Emeth (Manalapan, NJ)
2. You will be invited to contribute $18 to offset the cost of postcard supplies and shipping. This is an optional donation.
3. You will receive a confirmation email. If after checking your spam filter, you do not have a confirmation, you should try again.
4. Please submit your request by July 27. After that date, TSE will receive a box of postcard-writing supplies. You will be asked to provide your own markers and white out. The number of supplies we receive will be based on the number of individuals in our area who have completed the form by July 27, 2020.
5. We will have packets with everything you need to write: postcards, addresses, printed labels, and instructions. We will make arrangements for contactless drop off/pickup at the temple.
6. Feel free to ask friends to participate in our campaign. This program is open to non-temple members.
Questions? Email Robin Benowitz (robinbenowitz@gmail.com)
