Jewish Cultural Competence
Training
For Organisations Working with Jewish Employees, Clients, or Communities
Jewish Cultural Competence Training for Inclusive Workplaces
Understanding Jewish culture is an essential part of building inclusive workplaces.
Jhive’s Jewish Cultural Competence Training helps organisations, teams, and leaders gain confidence and awareness in engaging with Jewish employees, clients, and communities.
Delivered by experienced facilitators, our workshops explore the diversity of Jewish life, from Secular, Progressive to Strictly Orthodox communities, and provide practical guidance on how to create respectful, informed, and inclusive working environments.
This is more than awareness training. It’s about building genuine understanding and equipping your people to communicate, collaborate, and lead inclusively.
Why Jewish Cultural Competence Matters
Jewish employees are frequently absent from workplace diversity discussions, yet their experiences of exclusion or misunderstanding are all too common. Research from the Board of Deputies of British Jews (April 2025) found that only 15% of UK workplaces include antisemitism in their EDI training—training that would typically cover Judaism, the Jewish people, and their needs in the workplace, leaving many managers without the knowledge to support Jewish staff effectively.
This is where cultural competence makes the difference. When colleagues and leaders understand Jewish life, religious observance, and the different denominations they may encounter, Jewish employees feel seen, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to work.
Jhive’s Jewish Cultural Competence Training helps organisations build this understanding, providing practical, respectful, and informed guidance that turns good intentions into meaningful inclusion.
What the Training Covers
Each 90-minute or 2-hour session combines expert facilitation with discussion, case studies, and real-world examples relevant to your sector.
Our workshops provide:
A clear introduction to Jewish culture, values, and religious observance
An understanding of the diversity within Jewish communities
Guidance on Jewish needs in the workplace, from dietary considerations to time off for religious holidays
Tools to communicate respectfully and confidently
Strategies to reduce misunderstanding and strengthen trust
Workshops can be delivered in person or online and are designed to be interactive, practical, and engaging.
Three Specialised Workshop Options
Residential, Commercial, and Public Space Services
For property managers, facilities teams, and service providers working in areas with significant Jewish populations. Learn to navigate cultural considerations in maintenance, security, and the management of commercial and community infrastructure.Retail, Consumer Services, and Public Sector Organisations
Designed for professionals who engage directly with Jewish consumers or service users. Gain essential knowledge about interaction protocols, communication, and cultural respect to create a positive and inclusive experience for all.Engaging with Jewish Professionals and Businesses
Tailored for professionals and teams looking to build meaningful relationships with Jewish colleagues, clients, or partners. Understand key cultural and denominational factors that influence communication, meetings, and ongoing business engagement.
These sessions can be delivered individually or combined for teams working across multiple contexts.
Who This Is For
Our Jewish Cultural Competence Training is suitable for:
- HR and EDI teams developing inclusion strategies
- Senior leaders and managers shaping organisational culture or engaging Jewish clients, prospects, and partners
- Customer-facing professionals serving Jewish communities
- Public sector professionals delivering services to Jewish communities
It also supports organisations working toward the Jewish Inclusive Workplace Standard, helping them demonstrate active commitment to Jewish inclusion and allyship.
What Participants Say
Really engaging and informative. I came away feeling more open-minded and informed about engaging with Jewish individuals, both in the workplace and beyond.
— Workshop Participant
The session covered everything I wanted to learn and met the needs of the team. It was very well presented, and I especially appreciated the dual-presenter approach (featuring speakers from both the Orthodox and Secular segments of the community), which helped facilitate group discussion.
— Workshop Participant
Why Choose Jhive
Jhive is a registered UK charity specialising in Jewish inclusion and antisemitism awareness training for workplaces.
We’re recognised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews as a trusted Jewish EDI provider and deliver independent training.
Our sessions are grounded in respect, neutrality, and open dialogue, creating a trusted learning space for your team to ask questions, gain insight, and take practical steps toward inclusion.
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