Friends of Swiss Jews

With your annual contribution, you support the work of the SIG – in representing Jewish interests, combating antisemitism, and promoting Jewish culture, education and remembrance.

Your support strengthens Jewish life in Switzerland

→ Empowering a confident Jewish community

The SIG strengthens the Jewish community, promotes its visibility and advocates for equal and diverse Jewish life.

→ Giving Jewish concerns a strong voice

The SIG represents the Jewish community in its dealings with policymakers, public authorities and the wider public, bringing Jewish perspectives into social debates.

→ Combating antisemitism and strengthening security

The SIG raises awareness, provides information and works with government and civil-society partners to ensure that Jewish life can flourish in safety.

→ Preserving culture, education and remembrance

The SIG preserves Jewish cultural heritage, shares knowledge and strengthens awareness of the history and present-day reality of Jewish life.

What you can expect as a Friend of Swiss Jews

As a Friend of Swiss Jews, you remain closely connected to the work of the SIG. You gain personal insights into its activities, meet the Federation’s leadership and can exchange views on current issues affecting Jewish life in Switzerland.

→ Personal invitations

You will be invited to selected SIG events, particularly the Assembly of Delegates and its accompanying evening programmes.

→ Direct exchange

Once a year, the SIG invites you to an online briefing with its President or Secretary General – offering analysis, background information and an opportunity to ask questions.

The benefits described above are voluntary offerings of the SIG and may be developed or adapted over time.

Who Friends of Swiss Jews is for

Friends of Swiss Jews is aimed at people who feel connected to the SIG and the Jewish community in Switzerland, particularly those who are unable to become members of a Jewish community. It welcomes people living in Switzerland and abroad, from Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds. What matters is a connection to the work of the SIG and a desire to support its commitment.

Choose your annual contribution

Individual | CHF 100.–

For individuals who wish to support the SIG personally.

Couple / family | CHF 150.–

For couples and families who wish to express their support together.

Donor | from CHF 500.–

For individuals who wish to strengthen the work of the SIG with a larger contribution.