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Ilana Kaufman

Ilana Kaufman

Ilana Kaufman is the director of the Jews of Color Initiative. She is a Schusterman senior fellow, public speaker, occasional author, strategic designer and problem solver. Ilana works with Jewish organizations and philanthropic entities navigating the intersection of Jewish community, Jewish identity and racial justice.

JOC leaders invited to a think tank convened by the Leichtag Foundation in September 2016, including Ilana Kaufman (top right)
Posted inOpinion

Despite 10 years of promises, Jewish leaders have failed to make space for Jews of color

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman and Forward April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

I always wanted for my family what I observe in so many other Jewish families: that feeling of deep connection that comes from being part of a Jewish community. To […]

Learners take part in a Zoom gathering of Ammud, the Jews of Color Torah Academy. (Screenshot/Jews of Color Initiative)
Posted inLocal Voice

We asked people about their experiences as Jews of color. Here’s what they told us.

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman and JTA August 12, 2021August 12, 2021
JOC leaders invited to a think tank convened by the Leichtag Foundation in September 2016, including Ilana Kaufman (top right)
Posted inLocal Voice

After Pittsburgh, is anyone considering Jews of Color?

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman November 5, 2018November 6, 2018
Front row, left to right: April Baskin, Lacey Schwartz, Yavilah McCoy, Shais Rishon, Courtney Parker. Back row: Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, Yehudah Webster, Tiffany Harris, Ilana Kaufman. (Photo/Courtesy Ilana Kaufman)
Posted inColumns, Local Voice, Jewish Life, Opinion, Philanthropy

How we’re making the Jewish community safe for Jews of color

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman February 16, 2018February 16, 2018
Ilana Kaufman on her recent walk from La Jolla to Mexico (Photo/Ilana Kaufman)
Posted inFirst Person, Columns, Opinion

Lessons in mindfulness and leadership on the walk from La Jolla to Mexico

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman January 18, 2018January 18, 2018
Posted inOpinion

Waking up and showing up for our Jewish youth of color

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman January 15, 2016February 5, 2020

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