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We at JIMENA are reaching out with the heaviest of hearts as the number of victims in Israel continues to climb. Hundreds remain unaccounted for, rockets continue to threaten, thousands are wounded, and our soldiers are in war.
The statistics from Israel aren't just numbers; they represent our loved ones - our children, parents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, spouses, cousins, siblings, and grandparents. We recognize that a significant number of Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews in the USA have immediate family in Israel. Some of you are in mourning, and we stand with you in solidarity, holding each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
The ongoing crisis in Israel weighs heavily on our mental well-being. Many in our community are grappling with sleepless nights, stress, anger, suppressed memories and emotions, isolation, and anxiety. For many of our former refugees, the current conflict revives memories of expulsion and violence instigated by antisemitic mobs and regimes.
At this juncture, JIMENA believes the most meaningful support we can offer is by providing a facilitated safe space for Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews to collectively mourn, grieve, listen, and share. This Tuesday, we will host two online support sessions for Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews to process the current crisis together.
Mastaneh Moghadam, founder of Cross-Cultural Expressions, which offers culturally sensitive support services to Middle Eastern and North African individuals, will facilitate these sessions. A skilled facilitator, Mastaneh has previously led similar support circles for JIMENA.
Please RSVP at one of the links below to to receive the login and security code for the session.
Tuesday October 10, 2023
9:30am PST|12:30pm ET RSVP here
5:30pm PST|8:30pm ET RSVP here
If you or your loved one is in need of additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to JIMENA, and we will do our best to connect you with the appropriate service providers. Support services are available in Farsi, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian.
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