Interfaith Bridge Building
The Interfaith Bridge Building Movement brings together Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Black, White, and other communities for shared experiences, deep dialogue, and collective action—rebuilding trust across lines of faith, race, and identity.
The Opportunity
In the wake of rising antisemitism, polarization, and societal division—especially after Hamas’ terrorist attack on Oct 7th and its aftermath—Leap Forward launched the Interfaith Bridge Building movement with a simple but powerful vision:
A society where people of all backgrounds stand together in care, cooperation, and trust.
Our Response
Through gatherings, dialogue, educational programs, and service, we cultivate lasting relationships that turn connection into collective action. Together, we are growing a network of allies committed to standing up for one another, our humanity, and strengthening our shared future.
What began in Baltimore has now grown to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., the San Francisco Bay Area, and continues to expand to different regions across the US.
Unity Suppers bring together people across differences and connect them to their shared humanity over a shared meal and meaningful conversation.
Unity Suppers
Film Screenings ignite nuanced conversations that challenge stereotypes and prejudice, and allow for impactful expansion of cognitive complexity.
Film Screenings & Dialogues
A community movement weaving caring relationships across differences in the SF Bay Area.
SF Bay Area Ally Community
A first of its kind, the Baltimore Intercultural Youth Unity Summit brought together youth from Israel and the United States to work, study and laugh together, discovering how much unites us across our differences and geographic separation.
Youth Unity Summit
PJCC Allyship Cohorts are interfaith groups that build strong relationships, receive education, and take positive action towards a thriving community together.
PJCC Allyship Training Cohort
We Cannot Do This Work Alone
Our diverse community partnerships include a network of organizations, educators, activists, faith leaders, parents, artists, and more — all united by a shared vision of Integrated Cooperation.
