SHVILIM’s Pathways
Inspired by the generative, collaborative and visionary tenets of both the arts and of age-old Jewish wisdom, the SHVILIM team is building the following paths:
A path towards shared understanding
We believe that fostering understanding of Jewish experiences, histories, cultures and traumas can lead to transformative change that ultimately supports all peoples. We aim to support communities (Jewish and non-Jewish) to undo unconscious biases that can perpetuate oppression, including antisemitism.
A path towards shared humanity
Our futures, fates and freedoms are all bound up together. No pursuit for justice is isolated. We take a holistic approach to ending oppression for all peoples.
A path towards multiplicity
Encoded in Jewish tradition is an active practice of questioning and of upholding a multiplicity of perspectives. We are both listening to many voices, and working through how to share that diversity of perspectives back with our communities to foster ongoing discourse rather than stagnation and fixed narratives.
A path towards relationship
Dialogue, learning and relationships are pillars of transformation. We strive toward honest grappling, resilient listening, and finding relationship across points of difference.
A path towards joyous celebration
We seek to celebrate the diversity of Jewish life through the arts, and highlight dynamic Jewish cultural expressions across the province.