The High Holy Days are almost upon us, a time for reflection, connection, and a renewed commitment to our shared duty of caring for one another and the world around us. This sacred season calls us to invoke the Jewish values of tzedakah (charitable giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). It is a time when we are reminded that each of us has the power to make a difference, however small or large, in the lives of others.

At The Together Plan, we remain steadfast in our mission to support some of the most forgotten Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in Belarus, while preserving hidden histories and reconnecting people worldwide with their Jewish heritage. At this time of surging antisemitism, this is more important than ever.

This past year, with your help, we fulfilled our pledge to build and open a memorial at the historic Brest-Litovsk Jewish cemetery in Belarus, officially dedicated on July 28th. This achievement stands as a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together. But our work is far from over.

But we cannot do this vital work alone. We need your support to continue making a real and lasting impact on the lives of people in Belarus and beyond.

Your generosity will help us:

• Support isolated and vulnerable communities, manage heritage preservation projects and distribute humanitarian aid lovingly packed by our volunteers in the UK – all managed by our small, professional, and agile team in Belarus
• Advance our campaign to establish the first Holocaust Museum in Belarus
• Expand our Holocaust education programme and exhibition, which uncovers the hidden history of what happened to the Jews in the Soviet Union, ensuring these stories are told and remembered
• Assist more people from across the globe in connecting with their ancestral records in the Belarus archives, helping them uncover and preserve their family history
• Develop the Belarus Jewish Cultural Heritage Trail, a community-led initiative that gives local voices the platform to tell their own story and preserve their cultural legacy

The Together Plan is a truly unique charity, powered by volunteers from around the world, including the USA, Israel, Canada, the Netherlands, Greece, and the UK. With your support, we can continue this essential work, preserving Jewish history, connecting people to their heritage, and helping isolated communities thrive.

But we cannot do this without you. Your support is the key to sustaining this vital work, bringing hope, connection, and care where it is needed most.

As we enter this season of reflection, please consider making a gift. Wherever you are in the world. Thank you for standing with us, for remembering, and for helping to build a better future.

Together, we are making a real difference!

Debra Brunner
CEO