In an ever-diversifying Jewish community, fostering an environment of inclusion and belonging is paramount. The third virtual session in CJP’s “Creating a Space for Belonging” series, titled “Creating Belonging for Jews of Color,” is designed to address these vital issues. This event will take place on August 14th and features Stacey Aviva Flint, Director of JEDI Education and Community Engagement at Jewish Federations of North America.
Stacey Aviva Flint brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this transformative professional development training. Participants will delve into the nuanced experiences and identities of Jews of Color, exploring the intersectionality of race and Jewish identity. This session is an invaluable opportunity to understand the unique challenges and opportunities our community faces as it becomes more diverse.
A key component of the training will be the co-creation of practical strategies for creating more inclusive and supportive Jewish communities. Through interactive discussions and scenario-based exercises, attendees will apply these insights directly to their work, ensuring a more welcoming environment for all members of the Jewish community.
Statistics from the “Beyond the Count” report by the Jews of Color Initiative highlight the urgency of this work. The report reveals that Jews of Color often feel isolated and misunderstood within Jewish spaces. Nearly 80% of respondents reported experiencing discrimination within the Jewish community, underscoring the need for targeted efforts to foster inclusion and belonging.
This session is part of CJP’s ongoing commitment to professional development and is tailored for Jewish clergy, professionals, and lay leaders in the Greater Phoenix area. By participating, our goal is that you will deepen your ability to engage meaningfully within your organizations and help create a more inclusive Jewish community.
To attend and for more information about this session and the professional development series, email engagement@phoenixcjp.org.
Meet the Presenter:
Stacey Aviva Flint is a public speaker, educator, Urban Planner, and philanthropist. Stacey Aviva serves as the Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) JEDI initiative (Jewish Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion). As a Jewish woman of color, combating racism and antisemitism are central to her work.
Stacey Aviva has a BA in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Urban Planning and Public Policy for UIC (CHICAGO), certificates from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership/Northwestern School of Professional Studies in Jewish Leadership and adult Jewish Learning (Spertus Institute). Her Jewish professional career began as the Policy Director for Chicago’s Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA), combating racism and antisemitism and advocating for housing reform, criminal justice, immigration reform, and Jewish/African American dialogue. Stacey Avia spent over a decade specializing in urban economic development overseeing the construction and financing of Affordable Housing, mixed-use spaces, Brownfield Redevelopment, and New Market Tax Credit financing. She has designed engagement strategies for synagogues, and Jewish educational and civic institutions. She is a nationally sought-after speaker, and her writings have been featured in The Forward and her blog at the Times of Israel, and her Eli Talk, Kahal Amim-Many Faces, One Community, has been viewed 2,000 times.
Stacey Aviva serves on the board of Jewish Family Service of Colorado, The Haddasha Foundation, the committee for Jewish Life at the Rose Community Foundation and is a fellow of the Mandel Institute’s Executive Leadership Cohort 4.
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