Jewish Resilience Project

In an ongoing global Jewish crisis with unknown highs and lows still yet to come, the Jewish people need clarity, hope, and resilience.

The Jewish Resilience Project (JRP) brings value to individuals, groups, organizations, leaders, and educators who are looking to navigate themselves and those around them towards a better Jewish future. JRP builds global Jewish identity, belonging, hope in the now, and resilience in the long-term for Israel and Diaspora professionals, leaders, and educators, along with their communities, students, and networks.

"The nature of our people is that we are resilient. We somehow find a way to bounce  back, no matter how unbelievably terrible a tragedy. We're in a moment now where we've dealt with a very terrible downturn in our narrative. [The Jewish Resilience Project shows] that the Jewish people can take an active role in determining what that narrative will be. What story will we pass onto future generations? Because, in fact, the story that we pass on will help them to be resilient and strong…”

(Psychologist Dr. Marshall Duke, advisor on the Jewish Resilience Project)

1. Lecture: “In October 7 and its Aftermath: Mending the Broken Jewish Story to Find Our Resilience”
2. Gallery Experience: “Highs and Lows: How the Jewish People tell the Everlasting Story”
3. Processing Workshop: “Highs and Lows: How You and I tell our Story”
4. Training: For participants on how to bring the JRP model and workshop series to their community.

“In the Aftermath of October 7: Mending the Broken Jewish Story to Find Our Resilience”

Receive a framework that offers clarity in this period and a path towards a shared Jewish vision. Using Jewish history and psychology around narrative, hope, and resilience, this lecture explores the stories and relationships of the Jewish people before and after October 7. It offers a personal and collective pathway towards bringing about a
better and more resilient shared future.

This 60-minute lecture is offered by Tracy Frydberg, Director of the Tisch Center or Naama Klar, Director of The Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood.

“Highs and Lows: How You and I tell our Story”

A facilitated session for any Jewish organization, community, school, or chapter to find  hope and practice “Jewish resilience” in the period of “October 7 and its Aftermath” through taking one’s own personal experience in this moment and connecting it in the long-arching oscillating narrative of one’s own family and of the Jewish people. Participants will build their “peoplehood muscles” by being in dialogue with others and having the opportunity to articulate and receive diverse and shared experiences.

Audience: Jewish groups ages 16 and up

Time: 45-75 minutes

“Highs and Lows: How the Jewish People tell the Everlasting Story”

An ANU gallery experience and conversation, including the Codex Sassoon and October 7 exhibit.  Led by an experienced ANU educator.

Time: 60-90 minutes

A training for Jewish professionals, leaders, and educators to bring the Jewish Resilience Project model to their own communities and teams. In the training, participants will learn how to facilitate the workshop and infuse JRP principles into their own perspective and work.

The training is an add-on to those who have experienced the lecture and workshop. Following the training, participants receive access to all JRP content. 

“The sessions were incredibly valuable and I learnt a lot about the strength of a defined personal and cultural narrative - specifically those which acknowledge the highs and lows of our history.” - Young Adult MASA volunteer

"[The Jewish Resilience Project] frames things in such an accessible way!"

“I think it’s a great way to bring [young people]  into talking about 10/7 and give them permission to tell their own story of its effect. I’m so grateful they had this experience…. I think it’s a brilliant program, and such a powerful way to teach resiliency.” - Director, Gap Year Program

From Workshop Participants:

"This guide and workshop I’ll remember for sure. For me it was not only historical knowledge, it was more about present.

"I think that it made me think more deeply about my grandparents' trauma. Looking at it as a gift given to me is an outlook I haven’t received before."

Bring JRP to your community or group – at ANU or online, for a one-time experience or the full program. 

To learn more about JRP, reach out to Tracy Frydberg tracy@anumuseum.org.il

To book an on-site ANU experience, reach out to Lindsay Shapiro lindsay@anumuseum.org.il