Thank you to all who brought energy, spirit, and joy as we celebrated a phenomenal year of the Los Angeles JoC Professional Network.

Collectively, these three studies conducted by JoCI grantees demonstrate the power of research as a tool for advocacy, ultimately driving tangible impacts on community offerings.

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"What stories could be told in school and media that demonstrated the joys and complexities of being Jewish, especially for this second-generation American Jew? What about the intersectionality of being Black, Jewish, and queer? Where is my representation in the media and in books?"

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Our new grantmaking cycle launched on September 25, 2024. Learn about our grantmaking process and how to get started today!

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Our grantees are generating cutting-edge research, creating innovative programs, and advancing the field for Jews of Color. This page shares some of the current opportunities to engage with their work and make your voice heard.

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Mission Statement

The Jews of Color Initiative’s mission is to advance racial equity in the U.S. Jewish community by centering the leadership of Jews of Color and ensuring that our communities and institutions reflect the multiracial reality of the Jewish people.

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Beyond the Count

This 2021 research report uses survey and interview data of a complex fabric of JoC identities, lived experiences, and perspectives. In the context of the national conversation about race in the United States, this study enhances American Jews’ understanding of their own racial and ethnic diversity and provides an opportunity to reflect on how systems of inequality are perpetuated in our own community.

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The Story of the JoC Pro Networks

The energy and atmosphere of these gatherings are rooted in joy, camaraderie, individual growth, and collective reflection.

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Opportunities to Engage

Our grantees are generating cutting-edge research, creating innovative programs, and advancing the field for Jews of Color. This page shares some of the current opportunities to engage with their work and make your voice heard.

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Popular Resources

There are incredible leaders, organizations, tools and texts that strengthen all facets of the Jewish community for Jews of Color.

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Statistics one-pager on Jews of Color and Multiracial Jewish Families

View some of the most essential statistics on Jews of Color and multiracial Jewish families.

Top 5 Teachings from Beyond the Count

The five most essential teachings from Beyond the Count, our unprecedented research study on the perspectives and experiences of Jews of Color in the U.S.

How Tokenism Affects Jews of Color and 5 Ways Allies Can Interrupt It

While inclusion efforts must be made to counteract the inequities that persist in our community, efforts that rely on tokenism will not heal our racial wounds.

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