Rooted in Jewish values, Jewish World Watch is dedicated to advocating for and educating about genocide and atrocity prevention. Our on-the-ground empowerment projects bring hope and healing to survivors.
 
 

 

 

Create a better informed community through education programs.

Advocate for concrete policy changes with elected officials.

Support programs that empower communities to create change locally.

We envision a future without genocide and mass atrocities; a world that does not stand idly by while civilian populations are being attacked simply because of who they are.

Never Be Silent

Founded on the shared history of the Jewish people and the principle of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis (z”l) and Janice Kamenir-Reznik created Jewish World Watch (JWW) in 2004 after learning of the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Recalling the deafening silence during the Holocaust, and the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Rabbi Schulweis taught that we must not be silent in the face of yet another genocide…

signature events

Walk to End Genocide

The Walk mobilizes anti-genocide activists, youth and community leaders of all ages and faiths. Walkers share the vision of a world which does Not Stand Idly By while genocides and mass atrocities continue.

Global Soul

Global Soul is a night of Leadership, Legacy and Activism celebrating members of the community dedicated to fighting genocide and mass atrocities. Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis (z”l), Janice Kamenir-Reznik, Zev Yaroslavsky, the Katzberg-Gabriel Family, Ben Reznik, and Vaughan & Nick Meyer