About Us
SUPPORTING JOYOUS JUDAISM & CONFRONTING ANTISEMITISM
We exist for Jewish people, for people who aren’t Jewish but are part of a Jewish community, for anyone who has felt like a Jewish outsider, and especially for Disengaged Jews (DJs for short). That’s literally why our name/tagline is JewBelong: for when you feel you don’t!
so really...
Why jewbelong?
Let’s face it, Judaism can be a little/lot intimidating. Sometimes all of the rules and regulations keep people away, and then they miss out on the good stuff. JewBelong is out to change that by helping you find the joy, meaning and relevance that Judaism has to offer.
These days, antisemitism is growing, and well, it can be hard to be a Joyous Jew when there’s a target on your back. That’s why we’re raising awareness about the problem! Our signature pink and white billboards, billboard trucks, and strong social media presence powerfully confront antisemitism, so you have room to discover Joyous Judaism.
We are here for "Disengaged Jews"
JewBelong helps you find the joy, meaning, relevance and connection that Judaism has to offer. JewBelong’s Judaism always stands for inclusion and welcomes everyone wherever they are (or aren’t) on their Jewish journey. Our easy explanations and meaningful rituals are just the beginning. We exist for Jews, and for people who aren’t Jewish but are part of a Jewish community, for anyone who has felt like a Jewish outsider (which TBH is probably most of us), and especially for Disengaged Jews (DJs for short). That’s literally why our name/tagline is JewBelong: for when you feel you don’t!
Your Dad is Jewish but your Mom isn't? Cool.
We don’t care which of your parents is Jewish, or if neither of them is, whether you’ve ever set foot in a synagogue or if you don’t believe in God. Unlike so many other belief systems, Judaism, especially at JewBelong, can be flexible AF. Everything we say at JewBelong is welcoming and low barrier. JewBelong is filled with easy-to-follow, fun, relevant, sometimes humorous, and meaningful content.
So, find what inspires you and share it with the world.
I love this! Now what?
There is no best way to use JewBelong. Maybe you’re here because you’re pregnant and want readings for a bris, or maybe Passover is coming, and you’re about to host or go to your first Seder, or maybe you are falling in love with someone who is Jewish and you’re not and you want to see what all the fuss is about. Great. We have booklets for each of the Jewish holidays and for some milestones, but everything else is more free-form.
P.S. Everything on JewBelong is free, but we love when people make donations to help keep JewBelong going!
Get in on the big picture
We’d love to show you around. Whether you’re new to Judaism, preparing for a significant Jewish event, or simply curious, our resources are designed to empower you with knowledge and understanding.
Is JewBelong a synagogue?
We're putting an end to japathy
Disclaimer: we say what we believe
jewbarassment®
YOU'VE FELT IT. YOU JUST DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS A WORD FOR IT.
WE MAY NEVER ACTUALLY END JEWBARRASSMENT®, BUT WE CAN DEFINITELY DECREASE IT.
We can do this by a) asking more questions! There is no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to religious rules. And b) answering questions with kindness when someone does ask! Sometimes people are shy about explaining a custom fully. Instead, it would be wonderful to look at religious ritual and practice as a chance to teach others about an interesting tradition that might add meaning to their lives too.
Our free booklets are fun and meaningful guides to Jewish holidays and ritual. We promise to never Jewbarrass you.
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Either way, we’d love to hear from you. You can send us an email using the form below, or send a message to our team at hello@jewbelong.com.
PRESS
Curious what people have to say about JewBelong? Well, we happen to have some links right here.
Hot Pink Billboards Against Rising Antisemitism Stand Tall on Ohio Highways
December 11, 2024 • JBN
Addressing Antisemitism: Local leaders discuss solutions and ways to come together to fight antisemitism
October 1, 2024 • CBS 3 News Now Omaha
Billboards targeting antisemitism on college campuses seen around San Diego
October 12, 2024 • CBS 8 San Diego
Jewish organization blasts colleges in billboard ad near San Diego State University to combat antisemitism
October 11, 2024 • Fox News
Jews irked by genocide billboard in San Carlos raise nearly $30K for new one
October 30, 2024 • The Jewish News of Northern California
Billboards placed around Nashville aim to raise awareness about increased antisemitism
September 16, 2024 • ABC 2 Nashville
As antisemitism rises, new billboards go up in Columbus to highlight threat
September 14, 2024 • The Columbus Dispatch
New Houston billboards raise awareness to fight antisemitism in America
September 12, 2024 • Jewish Herald-Voice
Despite antisemitic vandalism of billboards, JewBelong’s not giving up
November 27, 2023 • Jewish News Syndicate
Actress Patricia Heaton rallies Christian community to fight antisemitism: ‘It’s up to us’ to do something
June 16th, 2024 • Fox News
Actress Patricia Heaton urges Christians to support Jews, Israel
June 13th, 2024 • News Nation with Chris Cuomo
“We’re not hiding” JewBelong’s billboards take the fight on antisemitism around the country
May 2nd, 2024 • New Jersey Jewish News
There can be peace if people start listening to each other instead of screaming for Hamas: Archie Gottesman
April 21, 2024 • Fox and Friends
Graduation 2024 is going to be all about Israel-Gaza war
April 20th, 2024 • The New York Post
Archie Gottesman, ad guru behind famed Manhattan Storage billboards, now making pro-Israel advertisements
April 19th, 2024 • The New York Post
Nonprofit looks to fight antisemitism with billboards
February 28, 2024 • Spectrum News Rochester
New billboards around St. Louis raise antisemitism awareness
February 20, 2024 • Fox 2 St. Louis
Report: Dramatic Rise in Global Antisemitism After October 7
January 31, 2024 • Jewish Press
