Yallagan, a platform that describes itself as a secure global hub for Jewish events and community-building, has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at expanding its reach as concerns over antisemitism continue to rise in many parts of the world.
The organization says it is trying to solve a problem familiar to many Jews seeking communal life: finding events, gatherings and holiday programming can be difficult even in places with established Jewish populations. Information is often scattered across social media, private messaging groups and word-of-mouth networks, making it hard for users to discover events in time, determine whether they are relevant and navigate security concerns.
Yallagan says its platform is free to use and closed for security reasons. It is designed to bring together Jewish events from around the world for users of all ages, while also helping community organizers promote and manage their programming.
The group recently launched what it calls “Yallagan’s Global Jewish Mission,” a campaign seeking donations to help it broaden access to Jewish communal life and connect more users with events and communities where they feel welcomed and understood.
The platform says it is responding to a growing need among Jews who feel overwhelmed by fragmented online channels, isolated from community while traveling or living away from home, or hesitant to attend Jewish events because of safety concerns.
Yallagan says it now works with more than 250 organizations in 36 countries, promoting events ranging from small Shabbat dinners to online discussions and other community programs.
The organization included personal testimonials in its campaign materials. Julia, an intern, said her experience of Jewish communal connection motivated her to help others find a similar sense of belonging and pride in their identity. Another intern, Leah, said she had long been reluctant to publicly identify as Jewish because of family and personal experiences with antisemitism, but now wears a Star of David openly and sees Jewish identity as something to be embraced rather than hidden.
The group also cited a user in Paris, identified as Nitzan, who said the platform helped uncover Jewish events and gatherings that had previously been difficult to find despite living in a major city.
Yallagan says its founding team reflects a cross-section of the Jewish diaspora. The organization identified its founders as Michael Stern of Germany, Lucie Ashkenazi of Spain and Alan Mekibel of Israel.