aChord Center was established in response to the field's need for practical knowledge and innovative tools to best deal with psychological barriers in intergroup relations. Home to a diverse group of researchers and professionals, the Center has a unique ability to connect the latest research with real world needs and activities. The Center offers training, consulting and research services, develops practical and tailor-made tools, and examines their effectiveness, all based on broad and developing knowledge in social psychology from Israel and abroad.

Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley transforms lives and restores hope. JFS SV was founded in 1977 as a non-sectarian, non-profit agency, serving people from a multitude of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Our mission statement is: Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley empowers individuals and families facing life’s challenges by providing quality human services inspired by Jewish values. Our vision is: Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley and the Board are committed to continual growth to ensure that children, adults and families in our community have access to affordable and meaningful professional services. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect. JFS provides a broad range of social services to help people thrive. The agency’s programs are available without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability to pay. Since its inception, JFS SV has changed the lives of many thousands of people. Our agency serves a diverse community with quality social, vocational, senior, mental health, refugee, and volunteer services. Our staff team of 26 is diverse and speaks 15 languages.

SSDS of Greater Hartford offers an excellent dual-curriculum education for children in pre-school, elementary school, and middle school. Our students receive outstanding, integrated instruction in both Judaic and general studies.

18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships— individuals, couples, families and their children—to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them.

3GMiami is an organization comprised of the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors who work to eliminate hate by sharing the stories of the past. We continue to build a local network of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors who carry on the legacy and share the stories of their grandparents’ survival.

70 Faces Media is the largest digital nonprofit Jewish publisher in North America. We publish six brands: Jewish Telegraphic Agency, My Jewish Learning, Kveller, The Nosher, Alma, and The New York Jewish Week. We reach more than 3 million unique visitors each month through our sites, and millions more through our email newsletters, social media channels, and syndication clients.

As far back as the Revolutionary War, the Jewish community has organized and advocated for a vibrant democracy that represents the will of the people while protecting the rights of individuals and minorities. In 2022, as we confront myriad threats to our democracy, we need to work together – across lines of difference – to ensure its survival for us and for future generations.

A Wider Bridge is the North American LGBTQ organization building support for Israel and its LGBTQ community. We are building a movement of pro-Israel LGBTQ people and allies, with strong interest in and commitment to supporting Israel and its LGBTQ community. A Wider Bridge builds personal rather than political relationships with Israel and LGBTQ Israelis, providing leaders, organizations and communities, both in Israel and North America, with opportunities for engagement, advocacy, and philanthropy.

Heschel is a dynamic transitional kindergarten through eighth grade educational community grounded in Jewish values. Located on a three-acre campus in the North San Fernando Valley, the sense of inspiration and engagement that have been the hallmark of Heschel since its inception in 1972 are unmistakable. Our values of tradition, character, and community infuse students, faculty, staff, and parents with shared vision and meaningful purpose. Individually and collectively, we challenge ourselves to pursue excellence. We are a pluralistic Jewish school comprised of families who observe Judaism on many different levels. We are committed to the joys of exploration and discovery and have high expectations for both our students and faculty. Teachers and parents work collaboratively to assure that we offer our students challenging and diverse opportunities for growth in a secure, positive environment with the resources to enable our children to emerge as active citizens who understand the importance of making a difference in the world. The Jewish values of our school inspire active engagement in community, citizenship, and service. We find strength in our shared traditions and strive to expand understanding, and deepen empathy. Every member of the Heschel family is essential to the life of our school. Students, staff, parents, and alumni generate the warmth and excitement that define Heschel. In classrooms from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, our teachers skillfully nurture the natural curiosity of children, leading to a lifelong love of learning.

The Academic Engagement Network (AEN) is a national organization that engages, educated, and empowers faculty members on American university and college campuses around issues related to Israel, antisemitism, academic freedom, and campus free speech. Launched in 2015, AEN now comprises over 800 faculty members on more than 250 institutions of higher education across the United States. AEN is led by a full-time professional staff with a national office in Washington, DC. Professor Miriam F. Elman (Syracuse University) serves as Executive Director. Mark G. Yudof, former president of the University of California, chairs AEN’s National Advisory Board whose members include distinguished university leaders and academics. More information about AEN can be found at www.academicengagement.org.

Adath Israel is a welcoming, inclusive and innovative Conservative Jewish synagogue, where members feel strongly connected to each other and to our heritage and the broader Jewish community. We encourage active participation in the congregation and in the observance of Jewish traditions and values. Our goal is to Jewishly strengthen the home and family. Our vision is to be a community committed to perpetuating Jewish traditions and values. Our mission is to be a center for Jewish religious, educational, social action and cultural activities. We endeavor to reinforce Jewish values, learning and living by providing strong educational programs for all ages. We seek to increase our congregational involvement and affiliation in order to provide stability and growth within the greater Jewish community. We are strong advocates for the State of Israel and we aim to serve as a model for the ideals and practices of Conservative Judaism. We celebrate the uniqueness of each of us and welcome diversity in our community. B'tzelem Elohim.