Vote Now for the Z3 Bridge Builder Award
Let's recognize those who are making Jewish peoplehood real—cast your ballot!
David H.—In a previous post I announced that nominations were open for the Z3 Bridge Builder Award. Nominations have closed. Now it’s time to learn about the nominees—and cast your ballot!
I often feel like there’s a great deal of talk about Jewish unity and peoplehood in the abstract, but few actually take action that makes a difference in real life. It’s the biggest reason why I launched Jewish Priorities in 2023: to showcase the fact that despite all our differences, we are still one people.
Last year, the Z3 Project launched the annual Bridge Builder Award to recognize individuals whose work brings Jews together in ways that make a difference.
Take a look at the nominees—and place your vote by August 27.
Here is the announcement from the Z3 Project:
The Z3 Project is proud to offer the Bridge Builder Award for its second year, recognizing individuals who are working to bridge divides within the Jewish people—between communities, across ideologies, between the Diaspora and Israel and more.
The tumult of the last few years has posed new and unique challenges to the Jewish world. While in some ways we have rallied together, in others our divisions have become more pronounced, with new fault lines appearing and new internal tensions rising—whether around the war in Gaza, politics in Israel and the U.S. or widening religious and cultural differences.
The Z3 Bridge Builder Award honors individuals who are creating spaces for connection, understanding, and dialogue between Jewish communities.
Bridge building is never easy, but it is essential. This award shines a light on those helping to hold the Jewish people together even when everything around us seems to be pulling us apart.
We’re seeking individuals who:
Have shown outstanding leadership in bringing together Jewish communities.
Have launched innovative projects that promote collaboration and understanding.
Are committed to bridging gaps and creating a stronger, more inclusive Jewish world.
The winner will be presented the top prize of $10,000 at the Z3 Conference 2025 on Sunday, November 9. The two runner-up finalists will each receive $1,000.
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