JALSA Named a "10 To Watch" Organization

JALSA is included in Slingshot’s Annual “10 to Watch” List

We’re proud to announce the inclusion of our Jews of Color Leadership and Engagement Initiative in Slingshot’s annual “10 to Watch” list.  Slingshot is an organization that engages young Jewish philanthropists to make lasting impact. Slingshot’s annual “10 to Watch” is a highly-selective list highlighting organizations and projects across North America that respond to current and timely needs in the Jewish community and beyond.

JALSA’s Jews of Color Leadership and Engagement Initiative offers Jews of Color with a passion for social justice meaningful opportunities to engage with JALSA's work in Massachusetts and beyond. The initiative seeks to address barriers that Jews of Color face to equitable inclusion and leadership, particularly within spaces dedicated to Jewish social justice. Started as a state-focused initiative, it now includes Jews of Color from around the country who are seeking connection with social justice issues from the perspective of their many identities.

“It’s a deeply meaningful honor for JALSA to be recognized as a ‘10 to Watch’ organization by such an impactful organization as Slingshot,” noted Cindy Rowe, JALSA’s Executive Director. “We are eager to more fully realize the promise of our Jews of Color Leadership and Engagement Initiative, and that work will be profoundly strengthened by being highlighted by Slingshot this year.”

“10 to Watch” builds on Slingshot’s history of showcasing innovative ideas and investing in positive change. Applicants must represent an organization or a project of an organization that serves a North American audience and offers new, fresh ideas to address unique and relevant problems.  Over the next several months, Slingshot will feature content on the ‘10 to Watch’ organizations, including JALSA, to offer a deeper look into their work.