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Open Tent Inclusion

By invoking the symbolic model of Abraham and Sarah’s open tent, foster inclusive and safe community spaces that promote engagement and counteract hate, because shared cultural and religious narratives deepen belonging and motivate collective action. This strategy leverages a powerful, values-infused metaphor from Jewish tradition—the open tent of hospitality—to create physically and emotionally safe environments where diverse individuals feel welcomed and empowered to participate. Unlike secular inclusion models, it roots community building in specific cultural and religious stories, strengthening Jewish identity while advancing pluralism. It distinguishes itself by using narrative symbolism as a tool for both identity formation and social cohesion.

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organizations running this strategy · 1

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Administers security support for Jewish institutions via federal grant programs JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Addresses security costs and concerns for Jewish community institutions through participation in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental program.
  • Administers security support for Jewish institutions via federal grant programs JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Addresses security costs and concerns for Jewish community institutions through participation in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental program, enhancing physical and operational safety.
  • Administers security support for Jewish institutions via federal grant programs JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Addresses security costs and concerns for Jewish community institutions through participation in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental program, helping secure funding and resources for safety improvements.
  • Advances cross-cultural care and initiatives in health, arts, and spiritual services JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    direct service
    Supports programs in the arts, health and human services, and rabbinic and spiritual care, providing culturally sensitive care that addresses creative, psychological, and spiritual needs in both rural and urban settings.
  • Advances cross-cultural health, arts, and spiritual care initiatives JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    direct service
    Supports programs in the arts, health and human services, and rabbinic and spiritual care that address creative, psychological, and spiritual needs across cultural and religious boundaries in both rural and urban settings.
  • Advocates against legislation deemed harmful to Holocaust education and community values JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Actively opposes legislation such as HB2779 and HCR2060 that the organization views as flawed or detrimental to accurate Holocaust education and communal wellbeing.
  • Advocates for democratic participation and voting rights JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Encourages civic engagement by emphasizing the importance of voting and participating in the democratic process as a form of community advocacy.
  • Builds intergroup alliances and leads public advocacy campaigns JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Builds and strengthens alliances with other communities and organizations, mobilizes public advocacy efforts, and promotes constructive dialogue to counter prejudice and misinformation.
  • Builds intergroup alliances and leads public advocacy campaigns JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Builds and strengthens alliances with other communities and organizations, mobilizes public advocacy efforts, and promotes meaningful communication to advance shared civic goals and combat prejudice.
  • Builds intergroup alliances and leads public advocacy campaigns JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Builds and strengthens alliances with other communities and organizations, mobilizes public advocacy efforts, and promotes communication to counter prejudice and misinformation.
  • Counters antisemitism and misinformation through public commentary and relationship-building JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Works to heal fractured relationships, reduce prejudice, and counter misinformation targeting the Jewish people and Israel by providing expert commentary in media outlets and engaging in public discourse.
  • Engages in public commentary on antisemitism and political issues JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Provides public commentary and media responses on incidents of antisemitism and political developments affecting the Jewish community, including candidate appearances on antisemitic platforms and major events like the October 7th attack on Israel.
  • Issues public commentary on antisemitism and political developments JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Provides expert commentary to media outlets such as the AZ Mirror and AZ Republic on issues including antisemitism, political candidate affiliations, and responses to attacks on Israel, amplifying community concerns in public discourse.
  • Opposes legislation deemed harmful to Jewish community interests JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Engages in legislative advocacy by formally opposing bills such as HB2779 and HCR2060 that the organization views as flawed or threatening to community values or historical integrity.
  • Opposes legislation deemed harmful to Jewish community interests JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    advocacy
    Actively opposes specific state legislation such as HB2779 and HCR2060 that the organization views as flawed or detrimental to Holocaust education and community values.
  • Organizes community religious and cultural events JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    direct service
    Hosts and organizes events such as a Seder led by Rabbi Emily Langowitz and Cantor Todd Herzog, fostering communal connection and cultural continuity.
  • Organizes community religious and cultural events JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    direct service
    Hosts and organizes religious and cultural gatherings such as a Seder event led by Rabbi Emily Langowitz and Cantor Todd Herzog.
  • Organizes religious and cultural community events JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
    direct service
    Hosts and organizes communal religious events such as a Seder led by Rabbi Emily Langowitz and Cantor Todd Herzog, fostering cultural and spiritual connection within the Jewish community.