Every community. Every movement. Every organization working toward tikkun olam. One directory for the entire Jewish world.
Emerged in early 19th-century Germany, Reform Judaism emphasizes Jewish tradition's compatibility with modern life, advocating for religious pluralism, gender equality, and updated practice. The largest Jewish denomination in North America.
Known as Masorti Judaism outside North America, Conservative Judaism holds Jewish law as binding while permitting contextual reinterpretation. A middle path between Orthodox tradition and Reform innovation, strong in North America and Latin America.
Emphasizes strict adherence to halakha (Jewish law) and traditional rabbinical interpretation. Encompasses Modern Orthodox, Haredi, and Hasidic communities. The fastest-growing Jewish movement globally due to higher birth rates.
The world's largest Jewish outreach organization, with over 5,000 centers in 100+ countries. Founded by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, Chabad combines Kabbalistic mysticism with an emphasis on spreading Jewish observance through its global network of shluchim (emissaries).
The largest Hasidic dynasty, founded by Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum. Satmar communities are known for their strong anti-Zionist stance, Yiddish language preservation, and tight-knit insularity. Centered in New York and Israel.
Unique Hasidic movement founded by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov with no successor rebbe — followers study his teachings directly. Known for joyful worship, personal prayer (hitbodedut), and the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine.
The world's leading Jewish humanitarian organization. Since 1914, JDC has rescued Jews in distress, revitalized communities, and served the elderly and vulnerable across 70 countries.
The only Jewish organization dedicated solely to ending poverty and advancing human rights in the developing world. AJWS funds grassroots organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Founded in 1881 to help Jewish refugees, HIAS now serves refugees of all backgrounds worldwide. Guided by Jewish values — 'Welcome the stranger' — HIAS provides legal aid, resettlement, and integration support.
Umbrella organization for 153 Jewish Federations and 300+ independent communities. JFNA raises and distributes over $2 billion annually for Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and 70 countries worldwide.
Offers free 10-day educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults aged 18-26. Over 800,000 alumni in 25 years. Now includes extended volunteer and service programs for those who want to stay.
Subsidized 5–12 month Israel experiences for Jewish young adults aged 18–30. Programs include internships, study abroad, volunteering, and gap years — funded jointly by the Jewish Agency and Israeli government.