Overview — The Z3 Project

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The Z3 Project is an initiative of the Oshman Family JCC. Our objective is to foster a fresh approach to Jewish engagement in the 21st century. We are dedicated to fostering a thriving Jewish future through meaningful dialogue between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. We believe in the power of Jewish Peoplehood, mutual understanding, and a shared destiny to unite Jewish communities across the globe.

Our History

Celebrating 10 Years

Since 2015, the Z3 Project has brought together influential voices from across the cultural, educational, religious, and political spectrum. We create spaces for dynamic debates, enriching learning experiences, and personal exploration of Zionism and Jewish life today. Positioned within the JCC movement in North America, we provide a non-religious, multi-generational platform for Jewish engagement, offering diverse services, events, and community experiences.

Our APPROACH

How We’re Achieving our Goals

For the first time in Jewish history, there is both a strong Jewish Homeland and a strong Jewish Diaspora. This raises fundamental questions about our Jewish future. What will the relationship between these two thriving centers of Jewish life look like? Will there even be an intersection, or will two separate and distinct Jewish populations and cultures develop over the next several generations?

Recognizing this important moment and the opportunities it brings, the Z3 Project uses a three-pronged approach to transform how different generations view Jewish community, Jewish life, and identity:

The Z3 Institute for Jewish Priorities
A think tank that nurtures impactful ideas and empowers Jewish thought leaders, generating ideas that work towards benefiting both local and national communities.
The Z3 Conference and Events
Our annual conference and local events amplify critical conversations, bringing together community leaders and members to explore the most pressing issues facing the Jewish world.
Leadership Labs
We train Jewish professionals across the country, including JCCs, non-profit organizations, Jewish advocacy groups, and more, to integrate the Z3 approach into their communities, fostering resilience, identity, and connectivity. With a tailored approach to each group’s specific goals and challenges, we’re training professionals on how to facilitate conversations around modern Jewish identity and Zionism in their organizational context. Beyond workshops, we continue to support our alumni with ongoing engagement.