OUR WINNER OF THE
Z3 BRIDGE BUILDER AWARD 2024

Yocheved Ruttenberg

Co-founder of Facebook group “Sword of Iron”

The Z3 Bridge Builder Award is part of the Oshman Family JCC's Architects of the Jewish Future® program. Architects of the Jewish Future awards recognize individuals for excellence in the field of Jewish culture, spiritual, and education. 

MEET the 2024 FINALISTS

Architects of the Jewish Future®

Unity in Diversity

The Z3 project is proud to announce the inauguration of the Z3 Bridge Builder Award to honor remarkable efforts by an individual within the Jewish community to bridge divides, bringing together individuals or groups with opposing views through dialogue, projects, and initiatives that foster unity and understanding.

Architects of the Jewish Future® awards recognize individuals for excellence in the field of Jewish culture, spiritual, and education.

Voting for the Z3 Bridge Builder Award 2024 is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!

The winner will be presented the prize of $10,000 USD at the 2024 Z3 Conference on November 17th and will be featured in a Z3 Podcast episode to discuss their work.

In a world where division seems the norm, building bridges is an act of heroism. This is more true than ever after October 7th and the war in Gaza. Z3 has decided to recognize that heroism with an award for the Jewish leaders who have done the unsung work of bringing together Jewish communities and people.

We’re on the hunt for individuals who:

  • Have shown outstanding leadership in uniting Jewish communities.

  • Have launched innovative projects that promote collaboration and understanding.

  • Are committed to bridging gaps and creating a stronger, more inclusive Jewish world.

Full award details, eligibility, and deadlines

Award Process

Phase 1: Nominations Period

  • Submissions of nominations will be open from August 5, 2024 until September 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT.

  • Nominees who who match the eligibility criteria will move on to the Phase 2.

Phase 2: Public Voting Period

  • September 23rd, 2024: Nominees are announced on a voting page where the public is invited to cast their vote for a nominee. Limit of one vote per person.

  • Voting closes on October 8th, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT.

  • The top 5 nominees of the public voting phase are the finalists who will move on to Phase 3.

Phase 3: Award Winner and Conference

  • The winner will be chosen from the finalists by the Z3 Project team. On October 21st, 2024, the winner will be informed of their winning. Travel arrangements will be made for their attendance at the Z3 Conference on November 17, 2024.

  • The winner will be publicly announced on October 28th, 2024.

  • November 17th, 2024: Winner will be presented the award at the Z3 Conference.

Important Dates

  • September 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT - Nominations period closes

  • September 23rd, 2024 - Opening of public voting for nominees

  • October 8th, 2024 - Public voting closes

  • October 21st, 2024 - Winner is chosen and contacted by the Z3 Project team

  • October 28th, 2024 - Winner is publicly announced

  • November 17th, 2024 - Winner will be presented the Z3 Bridge Builder Award at the Z3 Conference

Award qualifications

Requirements

  • Nominations must be received by September 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT.

  • Self-nominations or nominating someone else are both permitted; the same person may only be nominated once.

Eligibility

  • The application must show how the nominee has effected or facilitated efforts in a professional or volunteer capacity within the Jewish community to bridge divides, bringing together individuals or groups with opposing views through dialogue, projects, and initiatives that foster unity and understanding.

  • If awarded, the nominee must be comfortable speaking about their work on the Z3 Podcast as a guest.

  • Please note that the award is designated to honor and recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding efforts in building bridges within the Jewish community. This award is not intended for organizations as a whole.

  • We encourage nominators to be detailed in their submissions to clearly outline the actions and impacts of the nominee’s work.

  • While we deeply value the work of coexistence and peace-building organizations, this award specifically recognizes individuals who are dedicated to creating connections and bridging divides within the Jewish world.

If you have any questions that are not answered above, you may contact us at [email protected].

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