Hi there,

I've got big news: I’m winding down Arq.

The website will stay up, but we’re ending this wonderful, fulfilling, mind- and soul-expanding experiment.

I launched Arq 3 years ago with the goal of making Jewish life and culture universally accessible, and I’m so proud of the impact Arq has made.

Another goal of mine was to build a self-sustaining, independent organization. While Arq’s current costs are nearly covered by our membership program and consulting services, we’d have to fundraise to achieve the next grand phase of my vision for all Arq can accomplish. After going all in on that path for the past few months, I've decided that’s not the best fit for Arq or for me.

You can read more about my decision to end Arq here.

While I’m certain that moving on is the right thing to do, I’m feeling a strong dose of saudade, a mix of sadness for missing and happiness for experiencing the past. I’m also filled with gratitude for you, our readers and supporters. I’m worried I’m letting you down, but I’m soothed by the fact that the moments of connection and inspiration that we've co-created remain.

I’ll miss Arq, I’ll miss you, and I hope you’ll stay in touch.

❤️
DANYA SHULTS
FOUNDER, ARQ