At The Together Plan, everything we do is rooted in connection—connection to memory, to heritage, to identity, and to one another. Now, we’re exploring an exciting new way to bring our community of supporters even closer: a club that will offer a deeper relationship with the life and work of The Together Plan, wherever you are in the world.
This idea began with a simple question: how can we create meaningful, ongoing engagement for those who: follow our work, care deeply about Jewish heritage and can personally play their part in supporting the mission of the charity? We have been thinking long and hard about this, and we even asked some of our followers to share their thoughts. In our thinking, we considered what we are not to be able to recognise what we are! We are not a gym where people swipe in, use equipment and leave. And we are not a theatre offering backstage tours and discounted tickets. Neither are we Netflix, with a platform full of ready-to-watch content. But all this thinking helped us to focus. The Together Plan is a unique and compelling organisation and we have the ability to open our virtual doors to a global audience. We know that we have a lot to offer. We have the ability to bring people closer to the places and stories of their past and so much more. And we also do happen to have some great ready to watch content or have the intel on where some pretty amazing content can be found that you might just not know about!! We feel it is time to grow the community!
There are many possibilities for what we might indeed offer through our new club and these are all being considered:
- Live virtual tours from our team in Belarus, bringing to life the streets, cemeteries, synagogues, and stories of Jewish communities past and present.
- Monthly in-depth articles uncovering lesser-known aspects of Jewish history, carefully researched and written to deepen your understanding of our shared heritage. As a taster – click here to read this specially curated, fascinating article on Chaim Weizmann.
- Quarterly online check-ins with CEO Debra Brunner and our team in Minsk, providing personal insights and updates on our projects on the ground.
- Invitations to special talks and events with leading historians, authors, and cultural figures from around the world.
- Tailored experiences, including private family talks, custom research in Belarusian archives, or even short films created about your ancestral shtetl. Click here to read about a commissioned private talk we gave this month that raised eyebrows and caused shock amongst the audience!
- Access to curated book reviews and recommendations aligned with our focus on Jewish cultural heritage.
- A chance to become part of a global community—connecting with others who share a passion for Jewish history, heritage, and identity.
- Discounted access to talks, archive services, books and more.
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- Baranavichi Central Station 1880-89. Image credit: Vita-life777.livejournal.com, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Memorial to the children murdered in the Holocaust outside the Museum of Jewish Resistance, Novogroduk. Image credit: The Together Plan
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- Gates to the Jewish cemetery in Druya. Image credit: The Together Plan
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- Druya Jewish cemetery. Image credit: The Together Plan
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- House of Jewish Merchant Katsnelson. Image credit: Michael E, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
These are just some of the ideas we’re exploring as we work with our team to shape a club that is meaningful, engaging, and truly reflective of who we are. This is about more than just access—it’s about being part of something bigger: a growing global community passionate about Jewish heritage, and committed to making a difference.
By joining the club, members will not only enrich their own understanding of Jewish history and identity—they’ll also be directly supporting The Together Plan’s mission to assist isolated Jewish communities whilst building a Jewish heritage trail in Belarus to tell a story not yet told.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing the name of this new club and sharing how you can get involved.
As with everything we do, we engage our supporters in a very unique way—our club members will not be passive observers, but active participants in helping to bring the lesser-known story of the Jewish people in Eastern Europe into focus, and helping those still there to find their voice. It is, in every sense, a real Together Plan.
Thank you for being part of this journey—we can’t wait to open the doors and welcome you in.
If you would like to know more, or simply express your interest in the club please email us: [email protected]
We would love to hear from you!