Welcome to JYCM!
We're so glad you're here. You are now a member of a national movement and network of young Jewish leaders around the country who are committed to doing this work, together, affecting local and national change. We’re excited to help you begin your activism in your community.
Here are the resources you need to start organizing your Kvutzah!
If you haven't already, check out the Kvutzah Welcome Packet to learn the basics of what JYCM is, what being a kvutzah means, how to engage your community, and more.
Take a look at the step-by-step guide at the bottom to get an idea of what your next steps for building your kvutzah should be.
Why does JYCM exist? What is our movement trying to accomplish? How are we going to get there? What is the role of your kvutzah in enacting climate justice in your community and this world? All the answers to these questions are found in our Movement DNA, the comprehensive guide to our movement. Everything our kvutzot do is in line with out Movement DNA.
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Explore the Portal
The Kvutzah Portal is chock full of resources for you to use to build your kvutzah.
Resource Pages
The Portal is organized into pages by subject area, where you can find all of the resources you need for a specific topic. Use the buttons below to visit each resource page!
Resource Library
You can also access all of our resources through the resource library. Here's a overview of what resources are available
Toolkits are short, digestible resources with easy action steps or activities.
Guides are detailed how-tos that guide you through every step of a larger process.
Activity Banks are lists of inspiration for activities and programs your kvutzah can hold.
Trainings are in-depth dives into taking action for climate justice through a Jewish lens. Trainings include both Slides and Scripts, which should be used together.
You can also access Recordings of past trainings.
Resources can also be sorted by level, from 1 (introductory climate resources) to 5 (advanced guides and trainings).
Tip: sort resources by the Kvutzah Building category to access toolkits for recruiting, holding meetings, and more!
Organizing Resources
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Organizing Trainings
Judaism and Climate Justice Resources
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Judaism and Climate Justice Trainings
Equity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality Resources
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Equity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality Trainings
Kvutzah Building Resources
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Kvutzah Building Trainings
Climate Crisis Overview Resources
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Climate Crisis Overview Trainings
Our Resources
Toolkits are short, digestible resources with easy action steps or activities.
Activity Banks are lists of inspiration for activities and programs your kvutzah can hold.
Guides are detailed how-tos that guide you through every step of a larger process.
Trainings are in-depth dives into taking action for climate justice through a Jewish lens. Trainings include both Slides and Scripts, which should be used together.
You can also access Recordings of past trainings.
Resources can also be sorted by level, from 1 (introductory climate resources) to 5 (advanced guides and trainings).
