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JTA UJA-Federation of NY taps Jewish day school leader Michael Kay as its next CEO 12 May
Michael Kay, head of Westchester County's Leffell School, has been appointed CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York. He succeeds Eric Goldstein, leading one o...
12 May
Between The Lines An Ode To Abe: World Figure And Down-To-Earth Mensch 12 May
Abraham Foxman, highlighted for his passionate and personal approach to combating antisemitism, is remembered as a pivotal American Jewish leader over the pa...
12 May
Jewish Insider UJA-Federation of New York taps Leffell School’s Michael Kay to serve as next CEO 12 May
Michael Kay, currently head of the Leffell School in New York, has been appointed as the next CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York, succeeding Eric Goldstei...
12 May
Forward Abe Foxman built the Jewish establishment. He died troubled by what it had become 11 May
Abe Foxman, the influential leader of the Anti-Defamation League for five decades, passed away deeply concerned about the current state of the Jewish establi...
11 May
eJewishPhilanthropy Abe Foxman: One of the last great architects of postwar American Jewish public life 11 May
Abe Foxman, a key figure in postwar American Jewish public life, left a profound impact on the community through his relentless fight against antisemitism an...
11 May
Forward Remembering Abe Foxman, the longtime ADL leader known as the ‘Jewish pope,’ who always answered my calls 10 May
Abe Foxman, the longtime leader of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), passed away at age 86, leaving behind a legacy as one of America's most influential Jewi...
10 May
JTA Abraham Foxman, transformative longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86 10 May
Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has passed away at the age of 86. Foxman, a Holocaust survivor, led the ADL for...
10 May
eJewishPhilanthropy The labyrinths we navigate 8 May
Rachel Gildiner, executive director of SRE Network, explores how Jewish organizations can foster safer, more equitable environments by making systemic inequi...
8 May
Future of Jewish 5 Lessons I Learned as the IDF International Spokesperson 7 May
Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani reflects on his tenure as the IDF's International Spokesperson, detailing five key lessons learned during this challenging ...
7 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Avi Berman and Christians 7 May
Rabbi Avi Berman differentiates himself from other Modern Orthodox leaders by engaging positively with Christian ministers and communities, which contrasts w...
7 May
eJewishPhilanthropy When crisis dims imagination: Three conditions Jewish leaders need now 6 May
Jewish leaders are facing significant challenges due to internal communal conflicts exacerbated by political upheaval, declining trust, issues surrounding Is...
6 May
eJewishPhilanthropy We need to rethink the Jewish leadership pipeline 5 May
The Jewish community faces a challenge in leadership development, as there is a lack of structured pathways for transforming young volunteers into future lea...
5 May
JTA Leon Botstein, Bard College’s pioneering Jewish president, to retire amid Jeffrey Epstein ties 4 May
Leon Botstein, the long-serving Jewish president of Bard College, announced his retirement following a school-commissioned investigation into his connections...
4 May
Rationalist Judaism The Comfort of Daas Torah 3 May
Natan Slifkin discusses the reliance on "Daas Torah" within charedi communities, exemplified by a man's trust in his rabbi's unspecified plan for his family'...
3 May
18forty 5 Standards the Torah Sets for Religious Leaders 30 Apr
Parshat Emor illustrates the Torah's expectations for religious leaders, emphasizing both their privileged and demanding roles. The Kohanim, or priestly clas...
30 Apr
Forward He was president of his synagogue. Now he wants to be LA’s next mayor. 30 Apr
Adam Miller, a businessman and former synagogue president, is running for mayor of Los Angeles. Despite his strong Jewish identity and involvement, Miller ha...
30 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy American Jewish leaders, where were you? 30 Apr
Haggai Segal provoked a stir among American Jews by questioning their allegiance to Israel in an article condemning their assumed indifference to aliyah and ...
30 Apr
Hadassah Sharon Nazarian Isn’t Done Fighting Antisemitism 29 Apr
Sharon Nazarian, a prominent Iranian American Jewish voice, continues her battle against antisemitism as a vice chair of the Anti-Defamation League's nationa...
29 Apr
The Cholent Live: The Cholent + Mojo Rabbi Daniel Weiner on the state of the Reform world (and probably more) 28 Apr
Rabbi Daniel Weiner joins The Cholent to discuss the current state and challenges facing the Reform Jewish movement. Tackling everything from community dynam...
28 Apr
Chabad.org I Met My Rabbi At A White Supremacy Event 28 Apr
A podcast episode recounts an extraordinary encounter where someone met a rabbi at a white supremacy event, highlighting the unexpected presence and influenc...
28 Apr
The Free Press A New Party Seeks to Dethrone Netanyahu 27 Apr
Israeli politicians Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have joined forces once again to form a new political party, Beyachad (Together), aimed at challenging the...
27 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The fire outside is real. So is the burnout within. 26 Apr
Rabbis Josh Feigelson and Benjamin Ross explore the pressing issue of burnout among Jewish clergy and its wider implications for community cohesion and democ...
26 Apr
The Free Press Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead or Alive? 24 Apr
In a gripping account amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, journalist Amit Segal details the uncertain fate of Mojtaba Khamenei following a critical strike...
24 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Supervision and the sustainability of Jewish educators: Early signals from a longitudinal study 24 Apr
The Growing Educators and Leaders Study (GELS), initiated by the Jim Joseph Foundation, is providing a long-term perspective on the career trajectories of ov...
24 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The more things change… 24 Apr
In an era marked by various global crises and significant wealth trends, the landscape of Jewish philanthropy is transforming profoundly. Major giving is bec...
24 Apr
JTA NYC progressive Jewish group picks rabbi to replace leader who joined Mamdani administration 23 Apr
Margo Hughes-Robinson, a Conservative rabbi and former executive director of Partners for Progressive Israel, has been appointed as the new leader of New Yor...
23 Apr
Chabad.org The Gift the Rebbe Gave Me 21 Apr
In the video "The Gift the Rebbe Gave Me," a personal narrative unfolds about a meaningful and transformative encounter with the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Through t...
21 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Use Israeli bureaucracy to drive Israeli recovery 21 Apr
In the wake of recent conflict and ongoing challenges faced by Israel, there is an urgent need to enhance the capacity of Israeli municipalities to respond t...
21 Apr
Chabad.org They Firebombed This Rabbi's Synagogue He Kept Services Going 20 Apr
The video narrates the inspiring story of a rabbi whose synagogue was the target of a firebomb attack. Despite this act of antisemitism and violence, the rab...
20 Apr
Chabad.org Meet Leiba Konikov 20 Apr
Leiba Konikov is spotlighted in this podcast episode from Chabad.org, where her journey as an extraordinary individual within the Jewish community is shared....
20 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘I Will Be What I Will Be’: A futuring stance 20 Apr
Rabbi Esther L. Lederman reflects on the concept of God as "I Will Be What I Will Be" from the biblical passage of Moses at the burning bush, emphasizing the...
20 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy 5 things this generation of Jewish students taught me 17 Apr
An insightful exploration by Moshe Lencer highlights the resilience and adaptability of Jewish college students in the face of rising antisemitism on campuse...
17 Apr
Chabad.org I Never Met A Rabbi Like That! 16 Apr
This podcast episode explores the unique experiences of interacting with a more unconventional rabbi, defying typical stereotypes. Listeners hear stories abo...
16 Apr
Jewish Insider D.C. mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie courts Jewish voters as DSA-endorsed rival Lewis George faces communal backlash 16 Apr
Kenyan McDuffie, a candidate for the mayorship of Washington, D.C., is actively seeking support from Jewish voters amidst controversy surrounding his rival J...
16 Apr
The Free Press Why Ousting Ben-Gvir Could Backfire 15 Apr
Amit Segal explores the potential repercussions of ousting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, highlighting the delicate balance of maintaini...
15 Apr
Jamie Geller From Law & Order to the Holy Land: Diane Neal's Unfiltered Life Story 15 Apr
Diane Neal, formerly renowned as ADA Casey Novak on 'Law & Order: SVU,' shares her transformative journey from Hollywood's heights to a new life in Israel in...
15 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Living the war, seeing the impact: A federation leader’s view from Israel 15 Apr
Sanford Antignas, a senior lay leader of the Jewish Federations of North America, reflects on his return to Israel amidst the recent conflict with Iran. He e...
15 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy From Berlin to the global rabbinate: Leading in the age of Rabbi Google 14 Apr
Rabbi Gesa Ederberg reflects on her journey from Germany to becoming president of the Conservative/Masorti Movement’s Rabbinical Assembly. She emphasizes the...
14 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Shaking off the tyranny of the successful past 13 Apr
Todd Polikoff, CEO of the Aaron Family JCC of Dallas, draws on Peter Drucker's management insights to address the challenges Jewish nonprofits face as they e...
13 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy From crisis to opportunity: Now is the time for a serious effort to engage interfaith families 10 Apr
Edmund Case, founder of InterfaithFamily (now 18Doors), reflects on the urgency of engaging interfaith families within the Jewish community amidst financial ...
10 Apr
Future of Jewish This is Netanyahu’s legacy-defining moment. 9 Apr
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a pivotal moment in his political career as he navigates a complex geopolitical situation involving a ceasefire with Iran and strain...
9 Apr
Hadassah Hadassah Healing Underground and in the Air 7 Apr
Hadassah has become a vital symbol of resilience and community solidarity in Israel, representing a commitment to healing and education. Known for its innova...
7 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The Listening Project 7 Apr
The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS) in Vermont, navigating post-Oct. 7 tensions regarding Israel and Palestine, initiated the Listening Project to ...
7 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy From character to calling: Finding future rabbis before they find themselves 6 Apr
Rabbi Dan Ross discusses the pressing need to identify and nurture potential future rabbis in the Jewish community before they even contemplate a rabbinic ca...
6 Apr
JTA Mamdani wishes Rikers Island inmates ‘Chag Pesach Sameach’ in Passover seder letter 4 Apr
Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed 150 inmates at Rikers Island during Passover seders with a heartfelt letter comparing their plight to that of the Israelites d...
4 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘If the siren sounds, we’ll end the call’: The dilemmas of a fundraiser in wartime 30 Mar
Amidst the ongoing war with Iran, Michal Ben-Dov from the Taub Center discusses the challenges of maintaining fundraising efforts during times of crisis. Wit...
30 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Let’s ensure governance keeps pace with this moment 30 Mar
Barry Finestone, president and CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation, discusses the urgent need for Jewish organizations to reevaluate and adapt their governance ...
30 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Alignment before ambition 26 Mar
Drawing on two decades of experience in the automotive industry, Jeff Green applied principles of financial transparency, governance restructuring, cultural ...
26 Mar
Forward King Charles named patron of British Jewish security nonprofit following ambulance attack 25 Mar
King Charles III has become the first patron of the Community Security Trust (CST), the UK’s leading antisemitism watchdog, following an arson attack involvi...
25 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Strengthening Israel means strengthening its leaders 24 Mar
The article explores the critical role of leadership mentorship in fortifying Israel's nonprofit sector, emphasizing that executive mentorship can enhance or...
24 Mar