Shades of Belonging Festival

The Shades of Belonging research project will conclude with a culminating community event to celebrate the completion of this study and uplift the voices and experiences of Jews of Color; particularly as they relate to adoption. This event scheduled to be held at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center intends to be a multi-faceted celebration with three primary goals: (1) to build connections between LA-based Jewish families of color (particularly those connected to adoption); (2) to uplift the work and projects of JOC professionals; and (3) to provide networking opportunities for LA-based JOC professionals. To achieve these community building goals this event will include a variety of activities that include discussion about the latest JOC adoptee research (the Shades of Belonging study) art exhibits from JOC adoptee artists facilitated children’s activities structured networking activities for JOC professionals and a JOC open-mic activity to celebrate and share current or upcoming JOC-related projects. There will also be food beverages and music to help bring the community together. It is hoped that through this event participants will be able to increase their social connections to other JOC improve their professional networks and develop a greater understanding of the beauty and diversity within Jewish community.

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