Guide to Creating a Profile
This guide walks you through every step needed to create and submit your profile on Jewish Dissent — from registering an account to submitting your profile for review. You do not need any technical knowledge to follow it.
Your profile does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can save a draft at any point and return to it whenever you like — nothing is visible to the public until you choose to submit it for review.
What is covered in this guide
Step 1 — Create your account and verify your email
Click Sign Up in the main navigation menu. Enter your email address and choose a password. You can type your own or click the generate button to create a strong password automatically — it will be copied to your clipboard so you can paste it safely. Then click Create Account.
You will receive a verification email. Click the link inside it to confirm your address. The link is valid for 24 hours. If you do not see the email, check your spam or junk folder.
Clicking the verification link opens a confirmation page. Click Go to Profile and you will be logged in automatically, with the Public Profile editor ready for you to start filling out.
Step 2 — Choose your profile type
The first thing you will see is a prompt asking whether you are registering as an Individual or an Organisation.
- Individual — for activists, academics, rabbis, artists, organisers, and anyone else acting in a personal capacity. The form will ask for your display name, bio, roles, and public reach.
- Organisation — for groups, collectives, campaigns, and formal organisations. The form will ask for your organisation name, mission statement, founding year, and size range.
You can switch between the two at any time before you submit. The form adapts automatically, but fields you have already filled in will be preserved.
Step 3 — Fill in your profile — field by field
The profile editor is divided into clear sections. Here is a quick overview of the most important fields:
- Display Name / Organisation Name — the name shown in the directory. Keep it plain (no titles like Dr or Rabbi here; those go in the Roles field).
- Short Bio / Mission (Short) — a concise one or two sentence summary that appears on directory cards and search results.
- Long Bio / Mission (Long) — a fuller description that appears on your dedicated profile page.
- Country and City — used for filtering and map display.
- Evidence Link — a public URL demonstrating the basis for inclusion in the directory. This is required for all entries.
- Consent — confirm that you agree to be listed publicly.
- Focus Areas, Languages, and Social Links — optional fields that help people find and connect with you.
- Publications, Interviews, Books, and Articles — optional sections to showcase your work.
- Profile Image / Logo — upload a photo or logo for your profile card.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. You can leave optional fields blank and come back to them later.
Step 4 — Save your draft
You do not need to complete your profile in one sitting. At any time before submission, click the Save Draft button at the bottom of the editor. Your progress will be saved and you can return to it whenever you like.
Once you submit your profile for approval, editing is paused while it is under review. If you need to make changes before that, save your draft first.
Step 5 — Submit your profile for review
When you are satisfied with your profile, click Submit for Review. This sends your profile to the Jewish Dissent moderation team.
Before submitting, please check:
- All required fields (marked with *) are filled in.
- Your Display Name does not include titles.
- Your Short Bio is a clear, concise summary (one or two sentences).
- All links (social media, books, articles, etc.) are complete and working URLs.
- You have selected your Country.
Step 6 — What happens next
After you submit your profile, the Jewish Dissent moderation team will review it. You will receive an email notification once a decision has been made — typically within 5–7 working days.
- Approved: Your profile goes live in the public directory. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your profile page.
- Not approved: You will receive an email explaining the decision. You are welcome to revise and resubmit.
If you have not heard back within 10 working days, feel free to get in touch via the Contact page.
Need help?
If you have any questions not covered by this guide, please visit our FAQ page or contact us directly. We are happy to assist.
Start a Campaign
Use the directory to connect with people and organisations, then share a public activity or campaign through your profile’s Happening Now section.
- Define a clear objective and a practical way people can participate.
- Connect with local organisers and existing groups before duplicating their work.
- Prepare a public details or participation link, location, and relevant dates.
- Add the campaign to Happening Now in your profile editor, including an expiry date.
- Submit it for review. Admins can feature approved activities on the homepage.
Keep private contact details, sensitive meeting locations, and information about other people out of public entries unless they have agreed to publication.