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.
Read the ReportThe Story of the JoC Pro Networks
The energy and atmosphere of these gatherings are rooted in joy, camaraderie, individual growth, and collective reflection.
Learn MoreOpportunities 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.
Learn MorePopular Resources
There are incredible leaders, organizations, tools and texts that strengthen all facets of the Jewish community for Jews of Color.
Visit the LibraryStatistics 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.