Our communities are wonderfully diverse. And this diversity makes us all stronger. Every day, we nurture welcoming and accessible Jewish communities, neighborhood by neighborhood, region by region.
“We talk a lot in this country about the importance of civics, of being involved in society and taking an active role. I think there’s kind of a Jewish civics that says we have to get involved in our synagogue, in our Federation. That’s why I sought out UJA.”
- Seffi Kogen (second from left) with friends
Our Beautifully Diverse Community
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THE FACTS
18% of Jewish adults in NY
have a disability
that affects their daily lives.
About 9% of Jewish households in NY
identify as LGBTQ.
About 8% of Jewish households in NY are
racially/ethnically
diverse.
About 4% of Jewish households in NY are
Russian-speaking.
Our Impact
11,700 children and teens with special needs, including autism and physical and intellectual disabilities, participate in summer camp, after school and Sunday programs.
2,300 Jews of Color receive support through services and programs.
8,000 people participate in LGBTQ programs.
This is what pride looks like. We’re more committed than ever to funding projects so people who are LGBTQ have access to engaging and supportive spaces and resources.
Four Questions for Lindsey Newman
Jewish. Biracial. Changing Perceptions.
We talked with Lindsey Newman of Be’chol Lashon (In Every Tongue), a nonprofit supported by UJA. The organization aims to cultivate thought leaders that represent racial diversity across the Jewish spectrum, connect leaders to each other, and act as a bridge to institutional Jewish life.
Related Work
Raising our voices and taking action.
Building a vibrant and welcoming community.
Way more than s’mores.