A grassroots
united front.
We are a proactive, locally-driven movement driven by Jewish pride to protect our safety and right to live openly. It's about action in the areas where we are impacted most. In our cities and schools. With local law enforcement. And at the voting box where it starts.
Reactive isn't enough.
For decades, Jewish institutional response to Jew hate and anti-Israel actions has been measured, deliberate, and reactive. After October 7, that posture stopped working. UFJL exists to fill the gap with proactive, neighbor-to-neighbor action built on promoting the Jewish people's right to live openly, safely and without fear.
Local before national
The fights that matter most happen in our communities. We need to build positive working relationships with our mayors and city councils, our school boards, and our police to ensure our safety and rights. We need to vote in local elections so elected officials pay attention to our safety and civil rights.
Habits over noise
Social media posts and summits can be fleeting. Building relationships and showing up at the ballot box and with elected officials over and over are what makes the difference.
Coalition, not silo
Jew hatred is a problem for every community that values democracy and freedom. We build with neighbors of every faith and background.
Built by neighbors.
UFJL was founded in South Florida by parents, advocates, business owners, students, and people who care. Their mission is to inspire and empower Jews to stand together for their security and rights in their communities.
Mimi Jankovits
Mimi's commitment to the Jewish people and Israel drives her career as a community advocate. She helped drive the community's fight for universal school choice and Jewish school security funding in Florida. Her passion to help Jews thrive in confidence and safety led to her founding UFJL as a grassroots movement where every Jew can stand to make a difference.
Volunteer board
Andrew Kaufman
Carol Bienenfeld
Daniel Aqua
Myra Shulkes
Yossi Rosengarten
Built by neighbors
UFJL is powered by people who care and are ready to help Jews stand together for safety, security, and civil rights in their communities.
Every dollar raised funds the pledge drive, voter outreach, advocacy training, elected-official meetings, the website, and more. There are no paid staff today.
Pledge. Engage. Vote. Three actions that, repeated together, build a united front.
Anyone who is willing to stand up for the Jewish people in their communities has a home here.
EIN 41-3442700. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law.
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