JOOL Supporters

JOOL Supporters are folks who feel aligned with our purpose and goals, and are not Members. Maybe you subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, or show up to our events. However you connect with JOOL, you are a valued part of our extended community – and you can be part of the impact we have in the world. Here are some ways that you can actively participate: 

  • Pay Shuumi

  • Invite friends, family and organizations you’re connected with to pay Shuumi

  • Read the How to Come Correct Guide, created by Sogorea Te’ Land Trust

  • Study additional resources provided by Sogorea Te’ Land Trust

  • Learn about the effort to Save the West Berkeley Shellmound 

  • Follow Sogorea Te’ Land Trust and Save the West Berkeley Shellmound on social media and amplify content

  • Respond to calls for support by Sogorea Te’ Land Trust and Save the West Berkeley Shellmound

  • Attend JOOL-led public activities: workshops, events, actions

  • Encourage a group or organization you know to request a JOOL workshop

  • Share the JOOL newsletter with your communities

  • Follow JOOL on social media (Facebook, IG) and amplify our content

  • Visit JOOL’s website and become familiar with who we are and what we do

  • Get to know and care for a piece of land, whether it’s your own backyard or a community garden

Questions or feedback? Please send a note to jewsonohloneland@gmail.com. 

Curious about becoming a JOOL Member? Keep scrolling!

JOOL Supporters walking to the Berkeley Marina from
Tashlich at the Shellmound 2022/5783

JOOL Supporters at Havdalah at the Shellmound

JOOL Members

JOOL Members at Orientation 2023/5783

High Holy Day Altar at JOOL Workshop

JOOL Members

JOOL is an all volunteer collective committed to learning together how to be good guests in Lisjan territory. Living as whole people in diaspora, fully present on this land and deeply rooting in our own ancestral ways and teachings, we are building beloved Jewish community in alignment with this place and Indigenous people. 

Membership: Commitments

We ask all members to make three commitments:

Pay Shuumi Land Tax

The Shuumi Land Tax is a voluntary annual contribution that non-Native people who live in Lisjan territory are invited to make to directly support the rematriation work of our solidarity partner, Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. If possible, we encourage you to pay the amount recommended by Sogorea Te’ or at a level that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.  

Attend Membership Orientation

Once a year, JOOL hosts a Membership Orientation for a cohort of new members. We go through a deep dive into JOOL’s purpose, values, and work while building community, engaging in political education, ritual and song, and having fun.

Commit to The Scroll

The Scroll is a document that expresses the central parts of JOOL: our Purpose, Goals, Community Agreements and Accountability. During Membership Orientation, we take time to engage with the values and practices articulated in The Scroll.

Membership: Opportunities

Members are empowered to participate in JOOL in many ways, depending on interest and capacity: 

  • Join a Team (e.g. Education, Community)

  • Hold leadership positions (e.g. member of the Leadership Circle, Team Leader)

  • Join ad hoc groups (e.g. rapid response, time-limited project)

  • Vote on proposals made to JOOL members

  • Propose new projects, programs or actions

  • Participate in learning and other activities offered to JOOL members

  • Write for the JOOL blog

  • Attend member meetings

  • Join the member Google group 

Questions or feedback? Please send a note to jewsonohloneland@gmail.com.