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: Perspectives and Lived Experiences of Jews of Color
This report uses survey and interview data of a complex fabric of JoC identities, lived experiences, and perspectives.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Amplifying Jewish Scholars of Color and Jews of Color-Focused Research
We are currently accepting proposals for research projects led by Jewish scholars of Color (wholly or as part of a multiracial research team) and focused on Jews of Color in the United States.
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Despite 10 years of promises, Jewish leaders have failed to make space for Jews of Color
Ten more years is too long for any Jew of color to further endure racism in our organizations, to not receive adequate and appropriate care from leaders, and to not see a reflection of ourselves on the bimah or in the C-Suite.
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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.
Visit the LibraryTop 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.
Passover Resources 2022/5782
Events, haggadah supplements, articles, and more to make your Passover holiday more meaningful
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.
Why the Atlanta Shootings and Anti-Asian Racism are Jewish Issues
In the aftermath of the recent shootings in Atlanta, our team members Riki Robinson and Gabi Kuhn share their thoughts in this article.
