Get Involved: Religion in Public Schools
As debates over prayer and religion in public schools continue here in Texas and across the country, we provide these explore resources that deepen understanding and empower thoughtful action in support of true religious liberty for every student.
Opt-In Network: Temple’s advocacy committee has created an opt-in network to learn of legislation involving enforced periods of prayer or Bible study during the public school day. Join the network here.
RAC-TX | Stopping Organized School Prayer Kickoff: The Texas arm of the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism is holding an online kickoff to a campaign to stop organized school prayer on Thursday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Register here.
Learn More: The Baptist Joint Committee has assembled information on SB11, Texas’ law regarding state-organized prayer in schools. Learn the facts about the bill, study talking points, watch a previous online training and read the full text of the law.
Sermons and Speeches:
- Dr. Mark Chancey, When Religion Enters the Public Schools, 2025 Rabbi David Lefkowitz Memorial Lecture | Watch here
- Rabbi Joshua Fixler, Congregation Emanu El Houston, Rosh Hashanah morning 2025 | Watch here
- Rabbi David Stern, November 2024 | Watch here