Seeking peace, justice and reconciliation in the Middle East

JIMENA seeks recognition for the nearly one million Jews indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa who were displaced from their country of origin.


JIMENA is dedicated to the preservation of Mizrahi and Sephardi culture and history.


JIMENA seeks to address the existing gap in the historical narrative of the Middle East and North Africa by sharing the Mizrahi and Sephardi story of oppression, plight and displacement.
 
In the News...
Jewish Journal What About the Survivors?
January 26th, 2010
Silvan Shalom, The Jerusalem Post
Jewish Journal Caught in Strife, Yemen's Jews Cling Fiercely to Their Ancient Heritage
January 6th, 2010
Josh Berer, The Jewish Daily Forward
Reports: Iraq De-Judaizing Ezekiel's Tomb
January 4th, 2010
Hillel Fendel, Arutz Sheva
Jews Recall, Record Memories of Iran
December 16th, 2009
Karmel Melamed, The Jewish Journal
 
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Current Programs
Speakers Bureau
JIMENA’s Speakers Bureau is composed of former Jewish refugees from the Middle East and North Africa who share their personal story of displacement and spread the message of tolerance and respect for all. Members of the Bureau undergo intensive training and are available to visit academic institutions and organizations throughout North America. Learn more
Visual History Project
This project aims to collect the recorded personal testimonies of Jews who fled North African and Middle Eastern countries and now live in North America. These testimonies will help preserve and advance the important heritage and history of Jews indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa. Learn more
Cultural Outreach
Through cultural programming such as Henna Ceremonies, Mimouna Celebrations, Mizrahi Shabbaton, Middle Eastern Cooking Classes, Film Screenings and Music Series JIMENA shares the rich culture of Mizrahi and Sepahrdi Jews with the general public. Learn more





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Upcoming Events
Bollywood Shabbat at JCCSF: Indian Cinema’s Jewish Leading Ladies
Friday, February 19th, 2010
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
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The Wedding Song at The Contra Costa International Jewish Film Festival
Thursday, February 25, 2010
4:15pm - 7:15pm
CineArts in Pleasant Hill
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Mizrahi Shabbat at San Francisco Hillel
Friday, February 26th, 2010
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
San Francisco Hillel House
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Tour to Morocco
May 26th, 2010 - June 6th, 2010
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JIMENA is generously supported by:


Donors: Eric Benhamou,Francine Gani,Helen Diller Foundation,Maurice Kanbar, Mark Litwin, The Saal Family Foundation, Nathank Saks, The Alon Family Foundation, The Bernstein and Gersznowicz Philanthropic Fund, The Pasternak Fidelity Charitable Fund, The Richard Tavan Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, The Thomas and Susan Klein Foundation Fund, The Leo and Jacqueline McCarthy Family Foundation
Kanbar Charitable Trust: Administered by the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of San Francisco the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties The Walter and Elise Haas Fund

Helen Diller Family Foundation: Administered by the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of San Francisco the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Donors: The Irving and Varda Rabin Philanthropic Fund, The Saal Family Foundation, The Somekh Family Foundation, The Anne and Alec Stern Philanthropic Fund, The Norman and Carol Traeger Foundation, Inc., The Waldman Family Philanthropic Fund, The Barbara and Ron Kaufman Philanthropic Fund