Building Sephardic leadership
developing a national pipeline of Jewish communal leaders and educators
2024 Annual Report
Growth, Leadership, and a Changing Jewish Landscape
A period of extraordinary growth and urgency for JIMENA. From launching new research, educational resources, and leadership programs to responding to October 7 and advancing Sephardic and Mizrahi perspectives in national efforts to combat antisemitism, JIMENA expanded its capacity to educate, advocate, and lead.
Inside the report, you’ll discover:
Expanding Jewish education
bringing Sephardic and Mizrahi history into classrooms and communities
Responding to October 7
supporting Jewish communities and confronting a sharp rise in antisemitism
Advancing public understanding
challenging erasure and bringing Sephardic and Mizrahi perspectives into public discourse
A pivotal period that transformed JIMENA’s reach, capacity, and role as a national voice for Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews.