Our Pillars

1. Allyship

Creating anti-racist, inclusive and equitable Jewish spaces begins with each individual. We call on everyone within their organizations to make a personal pledge to the work of allyship and to devise a personal plan of 10-15 comprehensive ways they will work towards becoming strong allies and leaders in the creation of more inclusive and equitable Jewish spaces.

2. Education

Engage external facilitators for organization-wide anti-racism and anti-oppression education and training led by Black Jews, Jews Of Colour or People Of Colour consultants or consulting organizations.

3. Indigenous Education

Engage in education about Indigenous peoples in Canada and cultural competency training. Build meaningful relationships with local Indigenous communities.

4. Equity Consultancy

Work with an equity consultant with a specialization in anti-racist work to formulate a multi-year strategic plan for your organization to create a roadmap towards inclusion, equity and anti-racist practices.

5. Employment

Implement strategies to ensure equitable representation in your staffing as well as development and retention planning to ensure these practices are adequately conducted.

6. Anti-Racism Advisory

Accountability is essential. Create an advisory group to ensure that the equity and inclusion policy and strategies implemented are upheld at all levels of the organization. Create metrics to track ongoing anti-racism work.

7. JOC Leadership

Invest in a leadership strategy to ensure that Jews of Colour are poised to be adequately represented in leadership roles in the community. This can include mentorships, educational scholarships and project grants. 

8. Programs & Partnerships

Commit to more programming and partnerships with cultural institutions with the goal of engaging in and elevating a diverse range of Jewish diasporas and histories.

9. JOC Voices

Demonstrate explicit support for Jews of Colour community groups and active initiatives. Engage in substantial outreach efforts.