Tzedek America‘s “Building Bridges: A Cohort Program for Jews of Color” seeks to provide a nurturing environment for Jews of Color, particularly in Los Angeles, to explore their unique identities, discuss challenges they face regarding acceptance and belonging, and celebrate the richness of JoC cultural contributions to the Jewish community. The project confronts the problem of underrepresentation and marginalization of Jews of Color within Jewish communal spaces, aiming to empower JoC while enhancing the broader community’s understanding and acceptance of diversity among the Jewish People.