Voting is a Jewish Value!
Voting is a Jewish Value!
Voting is one of the most powerful ways we help shape the future of our communities and protect the democratic values that allow every voice to be heard.Â
For Reform Jews, civic participation is more than a right; it is an expression of our values. Our tradition teaches us to pursue tzedek (justice), practice areivut (mutual responsibility), and work to protect and improve the lives of others. The decisions made by our elected leaders affect issues ranging from education and public safety to healthcare, civil rights, and religious freedom. By voting, we help fulfill our responsibility to strengthen our communities and advance a more just society.
Temple Beth El’s Protecting Democracy Social Justice Circle, in partnership with the Reform Movement’s Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign, is committed to helping every eligible person participate in the democratic process. Whether you are voting by mail, voting early, or voting on Election Day, we hope the resources below make it easy for you to make your voice heard.
Important Dates
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Register to vote by Monday, July 20, 2026
Sign up to vote by mail by Thursday, August 6, 2026
In person voting dates:
Early Voting: Saturday, August 8 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Register to vote by Monday, October 5, 2026
Sign up to vote by mail by Thursday, October 22, 2026
In person voting dates:
    Early Voting: Monday, October 19 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
    Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Step 1: Verify Your Voter Registration Status
Everyone should verify voter status, even if you believe you are registered. Check your voter status here:
Important items to look for when checking your status:
Are you registered?
Is your name correct?
   Does your name match your ID*?
Is your address correct?
   Does your address match your ID*?
Check your polling place if you are planning to vote in person
If you vote by mail, check your vote by mail status AND make sure the address to mail your ballot is the address you want the ballot sent to. USPS will NOT forward a ballot. Vote by mail ballots need to be requested again even if you voted by mail in the 2024 election.
*Important note: New voter identification laws from the Florida Save Act which was signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 1, 2026, do not go into effect until 2027. After the general election, we’ll update this page with helpful information to make sure you have the proper identification for voting in 2027 and beyond.
Step 2: Register to vote or update your voter registration information
If your voter registration is current, that is great news! Proceed to Step 3.
I Need to Register to Vote
If you aren’t yet registered to vote in Florida, you can register online here:
To register, you will need:
- Florida Driver’s License or State ID
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
If you prefer to call, please use these numbers:
Palm Beach County: (561) 656-6200
Broward County: (954) 357-VOTE (8683)
I'm Registered, but I Need to Make Changes
If you are registered, but there are changes to be made, you can make those updates from the same webpage where you check your status (or you can call the Supervisor of Elections in your county directly).
Palm Beach County: Call (561) 656-6200
Broward County: Call (954) 357-VOTE (8683)
Remember!
Primary Election Deadline to Register: Monday, July 20, 2026
General Election Deadline to Register: Monday, October 5, 2026
Step 3: Be An Informed Voter!
Leverage these resources to review sample ballots for your precinct, learn more about the candidates and issues you will be voting for, and make sure you know which US Congressional District you live in with recent Florida redistricting.
Palm Beach County
Sample ballots will be available here closer to the election.
New FL US Congressional Map. Enter your address to learn which US Congressional District you live in.
Additional resources to review before making an informed choice:
Broward County
Sample ballots will be available here closer to the election.
New FL US Congressional Map. Enter your address to learn which US Congressional District you live in.
Additional resources to review before making an informed choice:
Step 4: Make a plan to VOTE!
Vote By Mail
Prefer to Vote By Mail? IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- You must request a mail-in ballot by Thursday, August 6, 2026 for the Primary Election
- You must request a mail-in ballot by Thursday, October 22, 2026 for the General Election
- The USPSÂ will not forward your mail-in ballot. If you will need the ballot sent to an address other than your address on file on your voter registration, you will need to update your request with your county Supervisor of Elections (see below).
- Your mail-in ballot MUST arrive at the Supervisor of Elections or be deposited in an official mail-in ballot drop box by 7:00 pm on Election Day. Please ensure you mail your ballot back to the county with plenty of time for USPS to deliver ON ELECTION DAY.
Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County Vote By Mail information – or call (561) 656-6208
- Track your mail-in ballot
Broward County
- Request a mail-in ballot or update where the ballot should be mailed: here or here – or call (954) 357-7055.
- Track your mail-in ballot
Vote In Person Early
Prefer to vote in person early?
You can take advantage of early voting during the timeframe below. Review the information for early voting locations and times according to the county you live in.
Primary Election Early Voting: Saturday, August 8 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
General Election Early Voting: Monday, October 19 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Vote In Person on Election Day
Prefer to Vote in Person on Election Day?
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm on voting day. Any person in-line at the polling station at 7:00 pm will be allowed to cast a ballot.
You must vote at the precinct that matches the address of your voter registration.
Palm Beach County
Broward County
Congratulations! You did it and you’re making a difference in your community.
Social Action
Through Social Action, we endeavor to address people's needs today.
Our signature social action program is The Giving Tree, a community-wide program which helps low-income and homeless children, families and seniors. Today, we help thousands of people all year long. The Giving Tree provides clothing, essential personal items, school supplies, and school uniforms to help eliminate some of the many insecurities faced by this population on a daily basis through Quiet Giving. In 2025, the annual Holiday Project served close to 2000 recipients referred by over 20 local service agencies throughout Palm Beach County each year.
We have also partnered with organizations like the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, Gift of Life, and Magen David Adom to raise awareness and funds for their important causes, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, gleaned produce for local food pantries, and collected supplies for disaster relief.
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement is work that seeks to have long-term impact. It includes elements of organizing, public advocacy and action.
Over the past few years, we have answered our tradition’s call to advocate for a better world, as we stood up for marriage equality, supported voting rights for returning citizens who had repaid their debt to society, formed an Israel Response Task Force after October 7th, and most recently stood in support of reproductive rights. Â
Our teens learn about civic engagement and how to advocate for issues that are important to them. They have participated in the Religious Action Center (RAC)’s Teen Justice Fellowship, lobbied United States Congresspeople during L’Taken Teen Experience, and lobbied our Florida Representatives for gun safety measures in the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting.
Ongoing civic engagement initiatives include Racial Equity, Voter Engagement, Candidates’ Forum, and LGBTQ+ Pride.
Values & Core Positions
Our Social Justice work is inspired by the core values of Reform Judaism: caring for the vulnerable, pursuing justice, refusing to remain indifferent, building understanding, and envisioning a better world for future generations.
These enduring values—rooted in Torah and Jewish tradition—are not only etched into the walls of our synagogue campuses, but into the heart of our community.
Motivated by these principles and deeply aware of the injustices facing our world today, we pursue meaningful change through thirteen core social justice positions.
Social Justice Circles
Temple Beth El members are invited to take part in Social Justice Circles—small, focused groups that turn our shared values into action. Each Circle is based on one of our Core Social Justice Positions.
The list of current Social Justice Circles is below. Click on the name of the Social Justice Circles you are interested in and fill out the form to get involved!
Antisemitism
Immigration
LGBTQ+ Rights
Protecting Democracy
Reproductive Freedom
Social Justice Committee
Any temple member with an interest in Social Justice is welcome to be part of the Social Justice Committee. Together, we will live out our Reform Jewish values through two important and interconnected efforts – social action (helping meet people’s needs today) and civic engagement (advocating for long-term change). We will work toward a world that is safe, just, free and fair.
This committee is chaired by the Vice President of Social Justice.
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is a volunteer-led program of Temple Beth El, supported by a dedicated leadership committee and volunteers throughout our temple community. In partnership with local social service agencies, we provide support to more than 2,000 children, teens, and seniors through our Holiday Wish List Program, over 700 children through our Back to School Program, and more than 400 families facing urgent hardship through our Quiet Giving Program. We treat every person we serve like a member of our own family, spreading kindness, dignity, and hope throughout Palm Beach County.
Beth El Pride
& Social Justice T-Shirts
Show your Beth El Pride or your passion for Social Justice work with a T-Shirt!
Shirts are $15 each.
