The JoCI welcomes Christina Jefferson as Chair, Dr. Valerie Feldman as Vice Chair, and two new members, Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital and Evan Traylor to our Board of Directors.
These grants support a diverse array of projects in the Jewish community across the arts, spiritual leadership, and Jewish life and history that will enrich and celebrate the experiences of Jews of Color.
Drawing on unique historical comparisons of the long-term benefits of diversity, Ilana argues that steady dedication to efforts for diversity, equity and inclusion will strengthen the Jewish community and guide us toward collective success.
The JoCI NY Pro Network helps you build a community in the NY area so you can grow personally, professionally, and spiritually among a caring and energized group of Jews of Color. Register for our next session today!
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.
