Kulanu:
Synagogues In Action Against Antisemitism
ADL’s Congregational Engagement Program
What is Kulanu?
Kulanu, Hebrew for 'all of us,' is ADL's synagogue engagement initiative, connecting congregations across the country to the expertise, resources and community they need to fight antisemitism and hate. Kulanu is an ongoing partnership, dedicated to empowering and supporting synagogues of all sizes and affiliations across the country.
Play the video to learn more about the Kulanu experience from our members.
Why Kulanu?
In an era of rising antisemitism, ADL is here for you. ADL's Kulanu community connects your synagogue to ADL's expertise, a nationwide network of congregations, and resources to protect, educate and advocate.
You also gain more than just ADL resources. You gain connection to a network of synagogues committed to learning together and growing stronger as we collectively fight together against antisemitism. We are stronger together.
What Do Synagogues Get as Kulanu Participants?
As a Kulanu synagogue, you will have access to these resources and learn how to have critical conversations about antisemitism and other forms of hate to cultivate the tools to fight them.
Network of Congregations
Join a network of congregations to build bridges of understanding across communities and exchange ideas and strategies.
Program Resources
ADL will prepare you to develop and implement your own engaging and impactful programming through our exclusive Kulanu initiative inspiration library and digital portal of resources.
ADL Expertise
Receive insight from ADL experts and staff to guide your congregation's efforts to address antisemitism and hate.
Join Kulanu
We welcome participation from synagogue professionals, clergy, or lay leaders with the support of their congregations.
Resources
Kulanu: Frequently Asked Questions
Kulanu congregations can create and implement initiatives on fighting antisemitism and hate with their own members or other audiences such as local nonprofits, schools, libraries, faith communities or advocacy organizations. Most Kulanu congregational initiatives focus on advocacy, community engagement or education.
No matter how your congregation chooses to engage, being part of the Kulanu Network ensures your community leaders gain access to ADL connections, tools and resources on addressing antisemitism however and whenever you need them. Kulanu enables every congregation to determine what works best for them.
Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, Kulanu is an avenue for your synagogue to join ADL and other synagogues community in the fight against antisemitism. By joining Kulanu, you can connect members of your congregation to ADL resources and opportunities to connect with other synagogue leaders who care about fighting hate, to exchange and collaborate on best practices, respond to challenges and build a network of involved, passionate congregations.
Congregations determine how much and when to take advantage of Kulanu offerings and resources based on the needs and goals of each individual community.
There is no cost to participate in Kulanu, making it easy for communities of any size to join and benefit from ADL's briefings, networking opportunities and resources. Initiatives your congregation may choose to develop as part of Kulanu can range in size and scope, so they can be tailored to your budget. Congregations can request ADL-led programs from regional offices, where available.
Congregations of any denomination or movement, or of no affiliation, are welcome to join. This includes synagogues, temples, chavurot and minyanim. Since much of the programming, meetings and content are online, synagogues in any location have equal access to Kulanu's resources, experts, networking and support. ADL is proud to partner with USCJ and the URJ, who provide valuable insight and assistance to their participating congregations.
Kulanu works at your pace. Pick and choose what resources and initiatives work for you. ADL experts are here to brainstorm with you, to help your congregation do what’s in its capacity to achieve.
Absolutely. Please email [email protected] to connect with an ADL staff member or volunteer leader about joining.