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Your support strengthens JIMENA's work to advance Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish education, cultural renewal, research, leadership, and advocacy. Together, we are ensuring that our histories are not forgotten, our voices are heard, and future generations inherit a richer, more inclusive understanding of Jewish heritage and history.

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JIMENA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors will receive an acknowledgment of their contribution for their records.

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Checks can be written to JIMENA and sent to P.O Box 6872, San Rafael CA, 94903

Our Work

At JIMENA, we elevate the voices, histories, heritage, and rights of the one million Jewish refugees from the Middle East and North Africa and their descendants. Through education, advocacy, cultural renewal, research, and trainings, we bring Sephardic and Mizrahi experiences from the margins into the center of Jewish life. We preserve the stories and heritage of the past while ensuring Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews have a meaningful role in shaping Jewish life today and for generations to come.

Education & Engagement

We bring Sephardic and Mizrahi history into classrooms and communities. Through curricula, educator training, public programs, and accessible resources, JIMENA gives students and educators the tools to understand the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa.
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Research & Leadership

We invest in the knowledge and people who will carry this work forward. JIMENA produces and supports research that deepens understanding of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews while developing emerging leaders equipped to bring these histories, perspectives, and communities into Jewish and public life.
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Advocacy

We make sure Sephardic and Mizrahi voices are represented where decisions and narratives are shaped. JIMENA advocates with policymakers, educators, institutions, and communal leaders for recognition of Jewish refugees from the Middle East and North Africa, accurate representation of our histories, and the protection of Jewish heritage and rights.
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Culture & Heritage

We preserve and celebrate the living cultures of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews. Through oral histories, cultural programs, digital collections, storytelling, and community engagement, JIMENA connects new generations with the traditions, memories, and experiences of Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa.
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