February 10, 2025
Dear JYC Global Family,
In this moment of crisis, as violence and conflicting politics continue to devastate lives in Israel-Palestine, we are more committed than ever to amplifying the voices of young leaders who refuse to be enemies.
Foreign aid has long been a lifeline for grassroots peacebuilding efforts like ours, supporting programs that foster understanding and provide hope in places where division seems inevitable. While current funding cuts present new challenges, they do not change our mission. We will not stop singing. We will not stop listening. We will not stop building the future our youth deserve.
JYC faces an urgent need for international support. In this moment in history, we will find stability through our community. With a monthly gift, you can help ensure that JYC can not only survive, but thrive, as we prepare for the possibility of losing crucial government funding.
By joining the JYC Nest, our new monthly giving program, you provide the steady support that keeps our chorus singing, our dialogue thriving, and our vision alive. Your recurring gift ensures that JYC remains a beacon of hope, no matter the challenges. The future is not written—it is sung into being.
Benefits of being a member of the JYC Nest include:
- JYC logo enamel pin
- Attendance at 1 live Q&A with our singers per year (in person or virtual)
- Attendance at 2 JYC rehearsals per year (in person or virtual)
- The chance to be featured in our Supporter Spotlight Series
- VIP tickets to 1 JYC concert per year
We in the Jerusalem Youth Chorus believe that every life is precious. In times of war and suffering, it is easy to lose sight of the simple truth that every life holds infinite value. But through our music and dialogue, we remind ourselves and our audiences that no person is expendable, no community is beyond hope, and no future is set in stone. We sing not only for peace, but for the dignity, safety, and freedom of all people. In harmony, we create a space where healing begins, and where a different future becomes possible—one where life is cherished, and no voice is silenced.
P.S. Check in your inbox on Wednesday for a new JYC music video. We’re incredibly proud of our collaboration with this GRAMMY Award-winning artist, and how our singers come together to reflect on pain, loss, and grieving.
Thank You for believing in the power of music to transform hearts and futures.
Micah, Amer, Jackie and The Jerusalem Youth Chorus