Jewish World Watch is an expression of Judaism in action, bringing help and healing to survivors of mass atrocities around the globe and seeking to inspire people of all faiths and cultures to join the ongoing fight against genocide.
Create a better informed community through education programs.
Advocate for concrete policy changes with elected officials.
Support programs that empower communities to create change locally.
our visionWe envision a future without genocide and mass atrocities; a world that does not stand idly by while civilian populations are being attacked simply because of who they are.
our storyNever Be Silent
Founded on the shared history of the Jewish people and the principle of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis (z”l) and Janice Kamenir-Reznik created Jewish World Watch (JWW) in 2004 after learning of the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Recalling the deafening silence during the Holocaust, and the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Rabbi Schulweis taught that we must not be silent in the face of yet another genocide…
signature events
Walk to End Genocide
The Walk mobilizes anti-genocide activists, youth and community leaders of all ages and faiths. Walkers share the vision of a world which does Not Stand Idly By while genocides and mass atrocities continue.
Global Soul
Global Soul is a night of Leadership, Legacy and Activism celebrating members of the community dedicated to fighting genocide and mass atrocities. Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis (z”l), Janice Kamenir-Reznik, Zev Yaroslavsky, the Katzberg-Gabriel Family, Ben Reznik, and Vaughan & Nick Meyer
