How to Understand the Midterm Elections–And What Should We Say?

How to Understand the Midterm Elections–And What Should We Say?

With Jonah Pesner and others

Thursday, November 19, 2026; 1:00–2:00 PM ET

Join the CCAR, ACC, and the Religious Action Center for a timely post-election conversation exploring what the 2026 midterms reveal about our country, our Jewish communities, and the state of American democracy. Together, we’ll make sense of the trends that shaped the election—including the complex roles of antisemitism and Israel—and consider the opportunities and challenges ahead. We’ll explore what this moment asks of clergy and how we can help our communities navigate difference, strengthen civic life, and build the muscles of democracy for the work ahead.

https://ccar.zoom.us/meeting/register/gxnVugemSjiPxiKknQmlhQ

Rabbi Jonah Pesner serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and as Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism.