Our Mission
The Jewish Coalition of Berkeley unites Jews of all backgrounds and their allies to advocate for a safe, vibrant Jewish presence in and around Berkeley. We organize to confront antisemitism, build resilient community, celebrate our connection to Israel, and promote civility and understanding across faiths and communities.
Our Values
Community
We bring together Jews of all backgrounds,
alongside allies, to foster a resilient,
interconnected, and vibrant
Jewish presence in Berkeley.
Combating Hate
We confront antisemitism through education, advocacy, and action, promoting safety for Jews
and Jewish institutions while urging community leaders to reject anti-Jewish hate.
Civility and Pragmatism
We believe local politics should be grounded by respectful dialogue and consensus-building,
and should aspire for real-world outcomes, not ideological purity.:
Activism
We empower individuals to engage meaningfully in local politics and advocacy, fostering a sense of agency and belonging while harnessing the collective power of the grassroots Jewish community to advocate for our well-being.
Allyship
We build alliances with leaders and organizations across faiths, ethnicities, and communities to foster understanding, and ensure that Berkeley thrives as a place that embraces difference.
Zionism
We affirm the centrality of Israel in Jewish identity and stand resolutely against efforts to undermine the Jewish right to national self-determination.
