Resources for Contacting Elected Officials

Use these resources with your congregation, youth group, or community.

They will help you contact your local, state, provincial, or federal elected officials to communicate your thoughts about a social justice issue or piece of legislation important to you. Contact Assistant Legislative Director Juri Jacoby via email at jjacoby@rac.org or by telephone at (202) 387-2800 for additional support or to answer questions.

Contact Congress
Use this checklist to prepare to contact your member of Congress by email, phone, and social media on an issue or piece of legislation that you care about.

How To Schedule In-District Meetings 
Meeting in-district with your member of Congress or state legislator and their staff is a great way to build a relationship and ensure your priorities are being heard. This guide will walk you through how to secure a meeting with your state or federal legislator.

Tips for a Successful Legislative Visit
Once you have a meeting scheduled with an elected official, use these resources to plan your agenda and ensure your visit is successful.

Postcard Templates for Contacting Elected Officials
Template Postcard: Micah 6:8
Template Postcard: Deuteronomy 16:20

Download and print these postcard templates for your congregation or community and use them to write a message to an elected official on the issue important to you. Choose from two different Jewish texts on the front!