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It’s time to take a serious look at digital engagement

JL;DR SUMMARY In an era where community is being redefined by digital platforms, the Jewish community must adapt to engage youth effectively online. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish IdentitySocial MediaJewish PrideYouthInfluencersIsrael ConnectionOnline CommunityDigital EngagementLost Tribes

Places mentioned

New York City, New York, United States
"Zohran Mamdani, an obscure councilman months ago, won New York Citys Democratic mayoral primary largely by mobilizing young voters through TikTok and Instagram."
Houston, Texas, United States
"He is about my age. He lives in Houston."
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"A 15-year-old Israeli living near Tel Aviv discovered Lost Tribe on TikTok and joined our Discord and Minecraft servers."

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