Hazak: Jewish Venture Accelerator
Hazak, meaning "strong" in Hebrew, is a first-of-its-kind grassroots accelerator and a six-month program that helps community-based organizations scale their efforts and fight antisemitism more effectively in their sectors and communities.
Hazak helps scale our impact by equipping trusted grassroots leaders with ADL-informed tools, training and networks so they can lead effectively in their own communities.
Designed not as a one-off intervention but as a sustained capacity-building model, Hazak is the first accelerator specifically focused on organizations whose core missions include preventing, educating about and advocating against antisemitism.
The inaugural cohort features five organizations spanning health care, education, labor and the arts: American Jewish Medical Association, Artists Against Antisemitism, The Jewish Employee Resource Group at a major medical center, Jewish Parent Alliance in Schools and National Education Association’s Jewish Affairs Caucus.
Program Benefits
Expert Coaching
Receive one-on-one mentorship and tailored guidance directly from ADL staff.
On-Demand Support
Access rapid responsive expertise when issues arise in your community, featuring expert ADL consultations, AI-based advocacy tools and more.
Online Peer Community
Connect via an online platform for cross-cohort collaboration, best practice sharing and access to a resource repository.
Structured Group Learning
Complete pre-work with ADL experts on your own time before joining interactive monthly workshops to unpack key themes and create sector-specific deliverables.
Alumni Benefits
Empowered Action
Leave the program with the confidence and tested strategies needed to effectively combat antisemitism in your community.
Sustained Partnership
Maintain an ongoing relationship with ADL and fellow graduates through a dedicated alumni network.
How Hazak Informs Our Work
ADL will learn from HAZAK cohorts, receiving better real-time data into high-priority sectors and improving our understanding of the grassroots stakeholder landscape.
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Hazak Launch and Inaugural Cohort
Explore media coverage and watch a video on the launch and inaugural cohort reveal at Never Is Now 2026.
Media Coverage
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Susan Radov Epstein, Director of Jewish Resilience, [email protected].