Once a year, as our ancestors prepared for Passover, every Jew contributed a half-shekel — a small coin that did extraordinary things. It built a Temple. It strengthened a people. It reminded everyone, from the wealthiest merchant to the poorest laborer, that they were essential threads in the same tapestry.

Today, we no longer gather at the Temple. But we do gather around a shared purpose: creating a just, compassionate, and resilient Jewish community. Jewish Justice Giving Day reclaims the ancient ritual of the half-shekel — not as an obligation, but as an invitation: to remember that we are one people, responsible for one another, and at our best when we show up for each other. When you give to Jewish justice organizations, you support the people working every day to strengthen community safety, uplift marginalized voices, expand dignity and opportunity, and bridge divides with courage and compassion.

Your gift, no matter the amount, is a modern half-shekel —a symbol of connection, belonging, and hope. Your contribution says something powerful: I am part of this community, and I take responsibility for its future.

Join us. Support the work. Strengthen the whole.

Jewish Justice Giving Day 2026

Support Jewish justice organizations building a more equitable, compassionate, and united future.

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