Activism without principles is chaos.

These are the seven guiding principles of the Here I Am community.

Grapple with complexity instead of running from it.

Reconcile conflicting truths with reason and non-violent action.

Choose curiosity over conformity and dialogue over dogma.

Inclusion strengthens action.

Stand for all Jews, no matter denomination, ethnicity, or identity

Show up for the whole community, not just parts of it.

Confront extremism wherever it appears.

Attack ideas, not identities, and debate arguments, not people.

Act with conviction, never hate.

No action is too small.

Persistent, intentional effort moves the needle.

Over time, small steps add up to lasting impact

Judge allies by their principles, not politics.

Prioritize collective action over labels.

Show up for everyone, no matter who they are

Zionism is the radical belief that Jews are a people too.

Support the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

Learn from mistakes.

Celebrate small victories.

Study what works and use failures as springboards for growth.