What We Do
Our Impact
Our work has made a profound impact on Jewish communities and individuals around the world.
Connected with communities in 33 countries around the world.
Provided educational materials to 10,000+ students in remote Jewish schools.
Distributed countless prayer books, Torah scrolls, talitot (prayer shawls), mezuzot, and other ritual items to communities across the globe.
Facilitated cultural exchanges that have connected Jews from all corners of the world.
Served as a teaching resource, connecting rabbis, cantors, and Jewish educators with Kulanu partner communities.
Spearheaded life-saving inclusive infrastructure development in Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Our Work
At Kulanu, we work to support, connect, and celebrate diverse Jewish communities across the globe.
Empowering Lemba Villages in Zimbabwe
Kulanu is currently managing a multi-million-dollar grant to provide clean water to five Lemba villages, improving health and well-being.
Fostering Unity Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Kulanu brought together Jewish representatives from multiple countries to establish the Sub-Saharan African Jewish Alliance (SAJA), fostering a network of mutual support and cultural exchange.
Distributing Judaica and Facilitating Global Outreach
With volunteer help, Kulanu delivered donated Torah scrolls to Brazil and distributed prayer books and Judaica to communities in the Philippines, Italy, Nicaragua, Honduras, and India, enhancing access to essential religious resources.
Networking Across the Globe
Kulanu continues to host a popular Online Speaker Series and Podcast, providing a platform for partner communities in Indonesia, Cameroon, Majorca, Tanzania, India, Suriname and beyond to share their unique stories and experiences with a global audience.
Kulanu inspires and engages people worldwide by sharing the stories of Kulanu partner communities through our website, podcast, videos, social media, magazines, press coverage, TV and radio appearances, speaking engagements, and active participation in conferences
Online Multilingual Courses
Kulanu has held online courses in Spanish, French, and English, covering Jewish holidays, Hebrew, Kosher laws, and more. These courses were designed for students from Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Senegal, and Congo, fostering cultural understanding and promoting education across diverse regions.
“Kulanu and Genie Milgrom have been a great help and support for our community during the Covid. Through the shiurim and other classes, our community has fortified itself and been able to maintain unity during this trying time of social distancing.”
– Fernando Flores
Castañeda,Guatemala
Building Community Centers, Developing Local Infrastructure and Overseeing Food Security Projects
Kulanu has funded grants to construct synagogues in Zimbabwe and Uganda, providing spaces for worship and cultural preservation.
Supported the establishment of a mikvah (ritual bath) in Tanzania, ensuring the practice of Jewish traditions.
Enabled the creation of a Jewish-themed primary school in Uganda, promoting cultural inclusivity by welcoming students of all faiths, including Christians and Muslims.
Ongoing programs include
Events
Community Hub
Food Security Projects
The Academic Cohort
Kulanu Magazine
Podcasts
Every dollar donated, every volunteer hour, and every partnership formed brings us closer to a world where all Jewish communities have the resources and support they need to flourish.