Jews of Color Initiative (JOCI) is an American non-profit organization supporting the United States based multiracial, multiethnic Jewish community. Based in Berkeley, California, the organization focuses primarily on grant-making, capacity building, research and convening.
| Founded | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | Berkeley, California |
Chief Executive Officer | Ilana Kaufman |
History
editThe Jews of Color Initiative was founded by Ilana Kaufman in 2017 in Berkeley, California.[1] JOCI was originally named the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative.[2]
In 2021, Steven Spielberg donated $200,000 to JOCI. Spielberg's donation came from his Genesis Prize earnings.[3]
In 2022, the Jews of Color Initiative helped launch a New York City chapter of Kamochah, an organization for Black Orthodox Jews.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "The Jews of Color Initiative is now its own independent nonprofit organization". Jewish News of Northern California. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ↑ "How Jews of color have shown up (or not) in this newspaper over the decades". J. The Jewish News of Northern California. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Steven Spielberg giving $200,000 to Bay Area-based Jews of Color Initiative". J. The Jewish News of Northern California. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Jews of Color Initiative announces New York City Hub incubator projects". Jewish News Syndicate. Retrieved October 18, 2024.