We are calling on all Jews—across generations, denominations, and geographies. From tiny towns and villages, from modern-day “shtetels” to melting pots, from urban centers to college campuses. From the deeply observant to the culturally curious. Converts, interfaith families, queer Jews, Jews of color, Sephardi, Mizrahi, Russian, Persian, Israeli-American, Ashkenazi, and everyone who identifies as Jewish in one way or another—to tell your own unique Jewish story!
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When communities document and share their stories, internal bonds strengthen, institutional memory deepens, and authentic Jewish voices flow outward—breaking down stereotypes, and opening doors for genuine human connection.

Our Jewish Story captures, preserves, and shares the Jewish story in the voices of the people who live it — strengthening community from within and carrying authentic Jewish voices outward, to illuminate who we are today and endure for the generations to come.

The Our Jewish Story team have 150 years of combined experience with digital archives and immersive media. Brought to you by Stephen D.Smith, former director of USC Shoah Foundation and Heather Maio-Smith concept developer of Dimensions in testimony.

Communities organization record their members' voices and institutional memory, building a living archive that strengthens bonds within and shares who they are beyond their walls. It creates a Living Library of shared experience.
Museums curate interviews into exhibits and story-based collections, inviting visitors to engage with real voices—or record their own at story booths—turning galleries into living, first-person encounters.

Have questions? Well co-Founder
Stephen D Smith is here to help. Whether you're curious about how the program works, what's included in the content library, or pricing options, Stephen's interactive FAQ provides instant answers .
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