Steal This! Innovative Ideas and Approaches to Civic Learning in Jewish Spaces

At A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy, we know that a strong and robust democracy is essential to a thriving Jewish community in the United States. 

But what does a strong and robust democracy look like? Among other things, it includes an educated and engaged populace, prepared with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be well-informed and hopeful participants in civic and democratic life. We call this “civic learning.” 

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In this spirit, and with gratitude to our remarkable partners , we’ve put together this booklet of “Steal This!” concepts. The goals behind “Steal This!” are simple: to ignite a spark of creativity and passion for civic learning within Jewish spaces and to foster connections among our partners 

Inside this booklet, you’ll find a treasure trove of ideas and approaches, all shared by diverse Jewish partners within our growing network. Whether you’re a synagogue, a community center, an advocacy organization, a summer camp, a social service agency, or any kind of organization supporting the Jewish community, there’s something in this booklet for everyone. And while each concept is unique to its origins, every one is designed to be adaptable to a wide range of contexts and challenges. We hope these ideas empower and inspire you to embrace civic learning in your own Jewish spaces.