Jewish Studies: Organizations

Ameinu, Hebrew for “Our People,” Is a community of North America Jews that supports a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Strengthens the relationship between the U.S. and Israel through people-to-people activities.

A movement of Palestinians and Israelis, working together to end the occupation and bring peace, equality and freedom. Committed to joint nonviolence.

Established in 1906, its mission is to safeguard the welfare and security of Jews in the United States, in Israel, and throughout the world; to promote pluralism; and to enhance the quality of American Jewish life by helping to ensure Jewish continuity and deepen ties between American and Israeli Jews.

The leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and pursue justice in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, through philanthropy and advocacy.

Their mission is to educate and persuade the American public and its leadership to support and adopt policies that will lead to comprehensive, durable, Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab peace, based on a two-state solution, guaranteeing both peoples' security, and consistent with U.S. national interests.

Comprised of 41 national Jewish Zionist organizations and works across a broad ideological, political and religious spectrum linking the American Jewish community together in support of Israel, Zionism and the Jewish people.

For 90 years, ADL has been combating anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds.

Strives to guarantee Israel's Jewish and democratic identity for generations, while engaging an internal discourse. The organization works to promote democracy in Israel and to create a regional reality of two states for two peoples.

A multiracial, multiethnic, intergenerational movement of Jews and allies all across the country who are rising up to build an American future free from white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism.

Since 1843, generations of Jewish people around the world have been helping others in need through their activities in B'nai B'rith, a force for Jewish unity, Jewish security and Jewish continuity. B'nai B'rith encourages Jewish people worldwide to connect with and appreciate their heritage, expanding upon the richness of their culture.

The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories strives for a future in which human rights, liberty and equality are guaranteed to all people, Palestinian and Jewish alike.

Advocates for climate and environmental justice, in pursuit of a clean and safer world for all.

Works publicly and behind the scenes to address vital issues including Israel’s security and vitality, threats posed by a nuclear Iran, global terrorism, antisemitism, and the delegitimization campaign. Lists with links to these organizations.

An association of centers and institutes, the majority of which are in the U.S., devoted to enhancing mutual understanding between Jews and Christians. Representatives from major U.S. Christian and Jewish agencies and religious bodies are also members.

This pamphlet establishes the criteria for evaluating depictions of the passion of Christ, and stresses the appropriate presentation of passion plays. It quotes Pope John Paul II's statement that Catholic teaching should aim to present 'Jews and Judaism, not only in an honest and objective manner ... but also with full awareness of the heritage common [to Jews and Christians].' From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Brings together people from all corners of the Jewish community to ask big questions, study Jewish texts, and hold courageous conversations about today's most important moral and political issues.

Offers virtual and in-person lectures and short courses on adult Jewish learning, providing high-quality, in-depth encounters with Jewish thought, history, and culture.

A collective of young Jewish artists, painters, writers, poets, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, and creative souls of all kinds in New York City, ushering in a new generation of artistry.

Offers free online lectures from the University of Pennsylvania.

Provides vital services to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced and stateless persons around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

A non-profit organization which aims to promote religious freedom and equality in Israel.

The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of centers, campus foundations and Hillel student organizations.

Founded in 1987 in Baltimore by an interfaith coalition of laity and clergy, the ICJS emerged out of the conviction that ignorance, fear, and hostility have all too often defined the character of the Jewish-Christian encounter. It exists to address the contemporary challenges of religious pluralism by helping to shape a new relationship between Christians and Jews.

Development and teaching of Jewish spiritual practices that are grounded in mindfulness, draw upon the deepest wells of Jewish wisdom, and enable people to live and lead with clarity, resilience, and a sense of sacred purpose.

A non-governmental organization that aims to encourage a climate of tolerance and mutual respect between peoples and nations. It's main work consists of examining the content of school textbooks used in the Middle East, to determine whether children are being taught to accept and recognize the right of the 'other' to exist.

The ICCJ, headquartered in Martin Buber's German home, serves as the umbrella group of 38 national Jewish-Christian dialogue organizations world-wide, promoting understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews based on respect for each other's identity and integrity, and addressing issues of human rights and human dignity. In more recent years the ICCJ and its members increasingly engaged in the Abrahamic dialogue: the encounter between Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Founded in 1983 to promote understanding and cooperation between Jews and Christians and to build broad support for Israel and other shared concerns, this organization is based in Chicago and Jerusalem.

Serves Israeli-Americans.

Aims to defend equality, social justice, and religious pluralism within Israel.

Strengthens Israel by building bridges between Jews, Christians and all who share their faith-based values.

Provides the global framework for starting new lives in Israel.

Presents virtual and hybrid events on Jewish arts, culture, food, literature, and music.

The longest-running organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of Jewish literature, featuring latest book reviews, reading lists, and a database of over 8,000 titles.

Umbrella organization which represents more than 60 major Jewish organizations-from local chapters of national civic, educational and religious agencies to neighborhood-based community councils--in issues of Jewish communal affairs, Inter-group relations, government relations and advocacy for Israel.

Their mission is to strengthen and leverage the Jewish community relations network across the nation to champion a just, democratic and pluralistic society and advance the right of full inclusion of all members of our society, including Jews, free of discrimination, hate and prejudice.

Supports Israel by planting trees, building houses, parks, and medical centers and trauma centers, sourcing water solutions, buying fire trucks, improving the lives of people with special needs, boosting tourism promoting education, funding agricultural and culinary research, and running an American semester abroad high school in Israel.

A national organization dedicated to training, supporting, and connecting Jewish organizers and their communities. to achieve positive social change.

A nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community.

Article by David Berger, Broeklundian professor of history at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of CUNY, which originally appeared in Commentary magazine (May 2004).

An international organization that provides a wide variety of counseling services, along with education, and outreach programs that enable Jews of all ages to rediscover and strengthen their Jewish heritage.

A home for Jewish New Yorkers organizing with neighbors and allies to transform New York from a playground for the wealthy few into a real democracy for all.

A grassroots community that seeks to repair the world by working locally for social, racial, and economic justice.

An online resource that accurately describes the Jewish contribution to the cultural, scientific, and technological evolution of civilization.

Organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans to promote US policies that embody their deeply held Jewish and democratic values and that help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people. They believe that only a negotiated resolution agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians can meet the legitimate needs and national aspirations of both peoples.

A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.

Meir Panim, which in Hebrew means “brightening faces” is a non-profit organization that promotes, supports activities which are committed to providing both immediate and long-term relief to the impoverished- young and old alike in Israel.

Geared toward all backgrounds and level of knowledge, this website empowers Jewish discovery by offering of articles, videos and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.

NCLCI recognizes that Israel and Jerusalem have been at the heart of Jewish hope and identity ever since the days of Abraham, and acknowledges their importance to Jews everywhere, whether they live in Israel or elsewhere. NCLCI appreciates the value of the reborn State of Israel being a democracy.

Founded in 1927 as the National Conference on Christians and Jews, this human rights organization is dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America.

Helps Israel live up to its founders’ vision of a society that ensures complete equality to all its inhabitants. They aim is to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight the inequality, injustice and extremism that diminish Israel.

Chart showing Orthodox, Conservative and Reform groups, compiled by Prof. Eliezer Segal.

Jewish educational network providing vocational training programs.

A progressive American Zionist organization dedicated to the achievement of a durable and just peace between the State of Israel and its neighbors, supporting Israelis working to ensure social justice, civil rights, and equality for all of Israel’s inhabitants.

Offers via Zoom seminars on the latest research in Israel studies. While these are open to all, they are primarily geared toward faculty and graduate students.

An educational institute serving Israel and North America.

The center is an international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust by fostering tolerance and understanding through community involvement, educational outreach and social action. The Center confronts important contemporary issues including racism, anti-semitism, terrorism and genocide.

A pro-Israel international campus movement that supports the State of Israel. Their mission is to be a clear and confident pro-Israel voice on college campuses and to support students in grassroots pro-Israel advocacy. One of their goals is to fight against antisemitism.

Their mission is to empower queer and trans people to expand Torah and tradition through the spiritual practice of Talmud study by offering online workshops and other activities.

T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights brings the Torah’s ideals of human dignity, equality, and justice to life by empowering rabbis and cantors to be moral voices and to lead Jewish communities in advancing democracy and human rights for all people in the United States, Canada, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories. T’ruah is one of the sounds of the shofar (ram’s horn).

For the past nine decades, UJA-Federation has been feeding, housing, and providing services to those in need -- in New York, in Israel, and around the world.

This philanthropic umbrella organization formerly offers online webinars on various current issues.

Connects Americans to Israel through volunteer service, by partnering with Israeli military and civilian organizations that enable volunteers to work in non-combat support side-by-side with Israelis.

Formerly The Workmen's Circle, is a social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism.

Represents Jewish communities and organizations in 100 countries around the world.

A nonprofit literary organization dedicated to fostering and supporting a community space for Jewish poets, nourishing writers and readers of Jewish poetry now and for generations to come..

A nonprofit organization working to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture.

Works to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations.