Honoring our heritage. Empowering our future.

We protect the past while shaping an inclusive Jewish future through culture, education, and public advocacy.

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About Us

At JIMENA (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa), we work to elevate the voices, heritage, and rights of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews. Through education, advocacy, cultural programming, and storytelling, we preserve history, amplify underrepresented narratives, and empower leaders to advance justice and inclusion in Jewish life and beyond.

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Our Work

At JIMENA, we elevate the voices, heritage, and rights of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa. We protect the past while shaping an inclusive Jewish future through culture, education, and public advocacy. Our work is built on a respectful and serious foundation. We blend formal clarity with conversational warmth, and act with both diplomacy and a spirit of activism.

Education & Engagement

Education is key to challenging bias and reshaping narratives. JIMENA equips educators, students, and allies with resources to understand and share Sephardic and Mizrahi stories. We bring untold Jewish stories into classrooms, fostering empathy and deeper historical understanding.
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Training & Research

We advance understanding of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage through rigorous research and leadership training. JIMENA equips educators, community leaders, and institutions with resources to integrate underrepresented Jewish narratives, strengthening knowledge, shaping inclusive policies, and fostering lasting impact.
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Advocacy

We are committed to justice, equity, and inclusion in Jewish life and beyond. JIMENA stands up for the rights of Jewish refugees from MENA countries, seeking recognition, restitution, and equity for all displaced communities. Our integrity ensures clear and responsible communication.
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Culture

Through cultural programming and community dialogue, we preserve the unique stories, traditions, and life experiences of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews. We foster an open and inspiring connection with our audience, amplifying underrepresented voices to build more inclusive Jewish and civic spaces.
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Impact

40,000+

students and educators reached through K-12 programs and cultural resources

150+

students and educators reached through K-12 programs and cultural resources

25+

public events, lectures, and cultural programs hosted across the U.S.

3

new curricula/toolkits launched, including the Sephardic Toolkit for Educators

100%

increase in digital engagement across social media and website traffic

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Together, We Build a More Inclusive Future

Your donation helps us preserve the voices, heritage, and stories of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews while advancing education, advocacy, and cultural programs. Every gift makes a difference — empowering us to fight antisemitism, share untold histories, and inspire the next generation. Together, we keep this legacy alive and ensure its impact reaches far beyond today.

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