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Announcements and Partner Resources
But regardless of their origins, the Asian American Jews involved in "What Do I Do With All This Heritage?" share a through line: having to explain their origins. Over. And over. And now with their world premiere — which they're billing as the first show ever dedicated to their identity — they're explaining one more time.
Continuing the JoCI Philanthropy Fellows' efforts to foster intergenerational bonds among Jews of Color, these new grants represent another step forward in preserving cultural traditions, amplifying voices, and strengthening connections within the JoC community.
Community leader Rachel Sumekh leads the workshop, "Rewriting the JoC Leadership Narrative," on March 13 in Beverly Hills. The event was designed to highlight stories about Jews of Color. The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles provided support.
The following eight grants, stewarded by the JoCI Philanthropy Fellows, feature educational programming, mentoring, research, cooking and storytelling, collecting and preserving artistic and ritual materials, and more—all centered around strengthening and celebrating intergenerational bonds among the Jews of Color community.
Our latest grants, aimed at fostering resilience, belonging, and empowerment for Jews of Color are amplifying JoC voices on campuses and in ritual music, creating meaningful cohort experiences for teens, and centering our communal healing.
Join Skirball and the Jews of Color Initiative for the premier launch of the revised edition of Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s. This event will include a presentation and moderated discussion followed by a Q&A with Marc Dollinger and Ilana Kaufman.
We are pleased to announce our newest Request for Proposals (RFP): Supporting New & Emerging Initiatives for Jews of Color in Los Angeles. Join us on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 for an informational webinar
The entire team at the Jews of Color Initiative is proud to announce that our wonderful Senior Director of Programs, Arya Marvazy, has been selected for class 8 of the Wexner Foundation’s Wexner Field Fellowship!