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- Why the CIS?
In the last decade of the 20th century, the Soviet Union collapsed,
ending an era of institutionalized anti-Semitism and more than
seventy years of repression of the Jewish community. Today,
the emerging CIS Jewish community
faces many challenges. With an estimated 1 - 2 million Jews
remaining in the region, building strong Jewish identity and
developing communal leadership is essential to the future of
Jewish life in the region.
- Why focus on women? What about the men?
Many organizations focus on Jewish men in the CIS, but no other
on the women. Project Kesher's leadership training offers CIS
women the opportunity to develop skills and take on leadership
roles in their communities. Project Kesher trained activists
are involved in a range of issues important to them such as
combating domestic violence and trafficking in women. Women
power our programs, but their families and communities benefit.
- Why multi-ethnic coalitions?
Our inclusiveness is our strength. By linking ethnic and religious
groups, Project Kesher builds strong communities and promotes
tolerance. Multi-ethnic coalitions have been instrumental in
diminishing and/or responding to incidents of anti-Semitism
and other forms of ethnic hatred in cities and towns throughout
the CIS.
- What can Project Kesher do with more funding? (Glad you
asked!)
Project Kesher's programming continues to expand. In our Advanced
Leadership Training, Mother Daughter Retreats and other training
programs, we are faced with chronic waiting lists. Funding is
also needed to expand into new locations in the region and to
move into bigger cities such as Moscow and Kiev. The new for
our multi-ethnic coalition work in the region is strong and
we are unveiling a new region-wide tolerance project in May
2007. It would be our pleasure to partner with you in this important
work.
- Where do I fit in?
Prefer making change in the world to wishing for it?
Think the world needs fewer chasms and more bridges?
Believe that a plurality of viewpoints can coexist?
Sounds like you're a Project Kesher kind of person.
- Project Kesher supporters are change makers.
People tell us, "This is the most exhilarating group I've
ever been part of."
For people accomplishing serious work, we seem to have a disproportionate
amount of fun together.
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The Commonwealth of Independent States of the former Soviet
Union is known as the CIS.
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