Micro-Community INITIATIVE
Background
Studies have shown a very strong correlation with the feeling of being actively involved in the Jewish community and continued Jewish Identity. Being that typical communal activities are done in rather large settings (think synagogue, bar-mitsvah’s, funerals), many do not feel a personal direct connection to others Jews on a Jewish level.
The JVP is interested in partnering with organizations interested in engaging community members in smaller more intimate settings, hence the term “micro-communities”
| Jewish Value and Source | “Al tifrosh min hatzibur,” (Don’t distance yourself from the community) Avot 2:5 |
| Target Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Target Demographic | Young Iranian-American Jews with the broader Jewish Community in the 18-35 age group |
| Goals of Initiative | -Identifying Persian youth who currently serve or have the potential to serve in community leadership roles. – Instill and fortify Jewish Values in the future leaders of our community. – Help these individuals develop a stronger sense of responsibility for the future of our community and use their leadership qualities to draw more people towards the values they’ve learned through the program – Teach them about historical Jewish leaders in modern times and biblical times and how they were successful – Build potential leaders who know how to work in a team and know when it’s appropriate to follow and not lead. |
| Example / Suggested Programming For Initiative |
– Youth Led Shabbat Services – Weekly/Monthly Community Service Activities – After School Clubs |
| Criteria for Evaluating Applications | Please write a paragraph that describes your proposed project. Which group or type of group does your project target? How do you intend to deliver the Jewish learning component to participants? How many peers do you plan to engage through the JVP Micro-Community Initiative? What relationships do you already have (or plan to develop) that will help you to effectively collaborate with other organizations. How will you engage un- or under-affiliated Jewish members? |
| Grant Amounts | $10,000-$50,000 (Payable in installments) |
| Timeline | TBD |
| Contact | If you have questions about this initiative, please feel free to contact TB at tbd@jvpartnership.orgAll application submissions should be sent to: tbd@jvpartnership.org. |
