This month we are excited to launch our “Eyes on the Middle East” project which will bolster the experiences, opinions, and culture of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews. Our intention is to create a nuanced resource that is reflective of current events and prominent issues facing the various communities JIMENA represents.  Each month we will focus on a different country and we are excited to see the content unfold through the perspectives and priorities of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews. If you would like to share any kind of digital content that reflects your Mizrahi or Sephardic heritage and outlook, please be in touch!

Given current events related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, we begin by launching Eyes on the Middle East: Iran. JIMENA has an ongoing responsibility to help elevate the voices of Iranian-American Jews, and other indigenous Middle Eastern communities – especially when their recent history is so relevant to current events. Now, perhaps more than ever, the experiences, perspectives, and opinions of Iranian Jews can help inform our own outlook and opinions. Iranian Jews lived continuously in the Middle East for over 2,700 years and JIMENA believes it is crucial for us to listen to them and heed their insightful concerns.