Sharing our stories
preserving Sephardic and Mizrahi oral histories through community-based storytelling
2019 Annual Report
Educating. Preserving. Advocating.
In 2019, JIMENA expanded its reach across education, public engagement, advocacy, and digital storytelling. From launching new tools for preserving Sephardic and Mizrahi oral histories to supporting educators, engaging young adults, combating antisemitism, and defending Jewish cultural rights, this report captures a year of growing visibility and impact. The organization directly engaged 10,000 people through more than 90 events nationwide.
Inside the report, you’ll discover:
Expanding Jewish education
launching Journey to the Mizrah and supporting hundreds of educators
Mobilizing against antisemitism
organizing communal responses and bringing Jewish refugee history into public debate
Defending Jewish rights
advocating for cultural property, historical recognition, and the rights of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa
A year of expanding access to Sephardic and Mizrahi history, strengthening communal voice, and asserting the rights and experiences of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa.