According to Daniel J. Elazar of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, “Democracy can be understood as having at least two dimensions: 1) self-government, that is to say, meaningful participation of individual citizens in the establishment of the polity in which they live and in its subsequent governance; 2) pluralism, that is to say, the right of every individual to develop for him or herself a way of life and a set of beliefs and opinions appropriate to it, consistent with agreed upon common norms, and to live accordingly, with minimum interference on the part of others, including and especially, on the part of government.” 

 “Both of these dimensions combine issues of liberty and equality, the twin pillars of democracy. Neither self-government nor pluralism, nor for that matter, liberty and equality, are absolute. Living in society requires the tempering of all in the face of the realities of the human condition but, for those who believe in them, they remain not only basic aspirations but basic requirements for the good of society.”  

Pozez JCC’s Volunteer Services Team, in partnership with JCRC, A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy, GMU Judaic Studies Program, Mason Hillel, and more organizations to come, have created here a menu of events and resources by which you can volunteer, learn, and engage within and beyond the Jewish community.

Volunteer with Community 

Women’s Social Impact Group/WSIG 
This active group of women strive to make a positive difference in our community – turning passions into purpose! Women of all stages and ages are welcome to be a part of this exciting group.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 11am-noon at the Pozez JCC, Fairfax.

Postcard for The Center for Common Ground 
The Center for Common Ground is non-partisan, Black and women-led voting rights organization founded in 2018. They work in voter suppression states where more than 20% of voters are voters of color – Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

Volunteer on Your Own
Become a poll worker in VA. (receive a stipend)

Learn on Your Own
Read these articles to get educated on the issues:
Protecting Democracy in America and Enhancing Civil Political Discourse a new commandment for our times 
Countering Mis-, Dis, and Malinformation (MDM) meant to disrupt the electoral process