Jewish World Watch (JWW) is a leading organization in the fight against genocide and mass atrocities,
engaging individuals and communities to take local actions that produce powerful global results.
Founded in 2004 by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis and Janice Kamenir-Reznik as the Jewish response to
the genocide in Darfur, it has grown from a collection of Southern California synagogues into a global
coalition that includes schools, churches, individuals, communities and partner organizations that share a
vision of a world without genocide. JWW bears witness to first-hand accounts in conflict regions, partners
with on-the-ground organizations to develop high-impact projects that improve the lives of survivors and
help build the foundation for a safer world, and inspires our communities to support tangible projects and
advocate for political change. JWW has raised more than five million dollars for relief and development
projects that impact tens of thousands of people in Sudan and Congo.
Click here to read Rabbi Schulweis’s Founding Sermon
Mission Statement
Jewish World Watch works to mobilize synagogues, their schools, their members and the community to combat genocide and other egregious violations of human rights around the world. It is the mission of Jewish World Watch to:
- Educate target constituencies by developing appropriate materials and programs;
- Advocate for policies to stop or prevent genocide and other atrocities through community organization and mobilization; and
- Develop resources and allocate funds towards relief and development projects aimed at empowering and alleviating the suffering of survivors.
