At the heart of every vibrant Jewish community are the stories that connect us — stories of heritage, resilience, and shared identity. Jewtina y Co., a Federation grantee founded by Dr. Analucía Lopezrevoredo, is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the intersection of Jewish and Latin cultural identities. Through innovative programming, meaningful partnerships, and a focus on storytelling, education, and leadership development, the organization creates spaces where Latin Jews feel seen, heard, and empowered. Jewtina ensures that Jewish life reflects the richness and diversity of its people while strengthening connections across generations and communities.
Bringing the Mission to Life
This past year, Jewtina deepened its presence across the Bay Area through programs that both celebrated Jewish culture and elevated diverse voices. Partnerships with JCCSF, JCC East Bay, PJ Library, Olamim, and the Jewish Community Library helped the organization connect with new audiences eager to learn more about Latin-Jewish life.
“Anytime we want to highlight the Latin-Jewish community, these key partners allow us to tap into audiences who are curious but haven’t had much connection yet,” Lopezrevoredo explained. “That has been really powerful for us.”
The programs themselves brought cultural traditions to life in meaningful ways. During Sukkot, Jewtina hosted a sukkah experience at the JCCSF pop-up event that paired the holiday’s rituals with Día de los Muertos practices, honoring ancestors through storytelling and ritual. At the Jewish Community Library, Jewtina helped spotlight Sabor Judío, a Mexican-Jewish cookbook, in conversation with its author, Ilan Stavans. And at Urban Adamah, the organization helped bring to life a second annual Shabbat program in partnership with Camp Tawonga and Olamim, creating space specifically for Latin-Jewish families. Each of these initiatives encouraged participants to explore identity while fostering bonds across generations.
Evolving Priorities
The events of October 7 reshaped Jewtina’s work in profound ways. “Our programming has had to take on an added layer of intention — creating sanctuary spaces where community members can land both as Jews and as Latinos,” Lopezrevoredo reflected. “People are exhausted and scared, and they’re looking for relief when they show up to Jewish programs.”
This shift has also meant doubling down on bridge-building with Latino organizations. Lopezrevoredo emphasized that visibility is crucial: “It’s important that Latino spaces know that Latin Jews are instrumental to the making of Latino identity and history. If we retreat, we risk giving in to the idea that we’re outsiders in our own community.”
Beyond community building, Jewtina has expanded its advocacy efforts. In recent years, the organization has introduced workshops supporting the immigrant community and Know Your Rights training, alongside programming to address antisemitism in culturally specific ways. “Outside of the joyful work we do, we’ve put a lot of energy into advocacy,” Lopezrevoredo said. “Our community is hurting in ways they didn’t think they would be in 2025, and it’s been critical for us to show up.”
The Power of Partnership
Jewtina’s roots in the Bay Area make its partnership with the Federation especially meaningful. “Being in partnership with the Federation is truly a confirmation that the work we’re doing is valuable — not just for our community, but for the future of Jewish life in the Bay Area,” Lopezrevoredo said. “Having the Federation as a partner confirms a commitment to honoring the global Jewish story, and that feels really wonderful, especially since Jewtina started here.”
Looking Ahead
Looking toward the future, Lopezrevoredo sees opportunities to expand leadership development, digital storytelling, and research. Jewtina’s Puentes Fellowship continues to nurture young leaders, while the VOCES podcast has already reached more than 30,000 listeners. The organization is also partnering with Brandeis University on a national study of Latin-Jewish life and preparing to contribute to the Bay Area’s next community study.
“Our goal is to ensure that as many Latin-Jewish voices as possible are lifted to the top,” Lopezrevoredo said. “Supporting Jewtina means supporting a diverse and global Jewish community.”
Her hope for the future is clear: “We have so many people who need this type of programming. We offer spaces where being Jewish and Latino are not unbound from one another. Supporting us means ensuring we’re not seen as outsiders in our own communities.”
Jewtina reminds us that storytelling is not just an art form — it is a pathway to belonging. With the Federation’s partnership and Lopezrevoredo’s vision, Jewish life in the Bay Area continues to reflect the fullness of its community’s voices, rooted in resilience, creativity, and shared purpose.
To learn more, visit jewtina.org
