Overview
Explain what OZJF believes, what it is trying to change, and the values that govern its public advocacy and internal standards.
Why This Page Matters
OZJF advocates with moral clarity and intellectual discipline: it is pro-Jewish safety, pro-U.S.-Israel partnership, pro-accountability, pro-civilian protection, and pro-factual rigor.
Key Points
- OZJF is an American organization, and its values should reflect both domestic civic responsibility and support for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.
- Jewish people have a legitimate right to safety, dignity, and self-determination.
- Antisemitism should be named clearly wherever it appears.
- Civilian protection matters, including for Palestinians during wartime.
- Evidence matters more than outrage.
- Advocacy should be forceful without becoming careless or dehumanizing.
- Responsible communal preparedness, safety education, and lawful self-defense training can be legitimate parts of Jewish communal resilience.
What Visitors Should Find Here
- Mission statement
- Values list with one-sentence explanations
- How values shape research, campaigns, and public statements
- Explanation of how OZJF approaches community-security initiatives and supported programs
- What OZJF will not do
- What success looks like
Ways To Engage
- Read Why OZJF
- Meet Our Leadership
- Review Our Research Standards