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The cost of leaving small-town Jews behind
19 Feb 2025
The article emphasizes the importance of supporting small-town Jewish communities, highlighting how neglect in this area can lead to spiritual and practical ...
19 Feb 2025
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Israel education: Meeting the challenges ahead
18 Feb 2025
The article by Gilad Peled discusses the challenges facing Israel education in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, and the importance of adapting educ...
18 Feb 2025
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Jewish organizations must answer for this moment
18 Feb 2025
Jewish organizations need an urgent overhaul as they face a critical moment in their mission to combat antisemitism, according to Joe Roberts, the executive ...
18 Feb 2025
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Wrestling with Torah: Moving toward deep study with young children
14 Feb 2025
Nicole Ellefson recounts her transformative journey in Jewish education, sparked by a troubling experience when her child learned a simplistic and patriarcha...
14 Feb 2025
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A vision for Jewish flourishing on campus
14 Feb 2025
Jewish campus leaders urge a shift from merely responding to antisemitism to promoting Jewish flourishing in colleges. Hillels and similar organizations are ...
14 Feb 2025
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Klal Yisrael: Moving beyond binary descriptions
13 Feb 2025
Jewish identity is often oversimplified into binary categories like connected vs. disconnected or engaged vs. unengaged. The Jim Joseph Foundation argues thi...
13 Feb 2025
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Transformation through trauma
13 Feb 2025
Elisa Deener-Agus explores the concept of intergenerational Jewish trauma, particularly in connection with recent events involving Israeli hostages and risin...
13 Feb 2025
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When worlds collide: Unexpected lessons from running both a business and a nonprofit
12 Feb 2025
Adi Vaxman, founder of Operation Israel and CEO of Sheba Consulting, highlights the innovative potential of merging strategies from business and nonprofit se...
12 Feb 2025
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The ripple effect of Jewish social innovation
12 Feb 2025
Aaron Katler reflects on the enduring impact of Joshua Venture, a pioneering initiative in Jewish social innovation, which merged with UpStart, Bikkurim, and...
12 Feb 2025
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Jewish women, the vibe shift and how we step back into building a just world
11 Feb 2025
Jewish women with progressive values are experiencing tension between supporting liberal causes and addressing antisemitism. Contentious events, from Trump's...
11 Feb 2025
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The Jewish Emergent Network: From emergence to evolution
11 Feb 2025
The Jewish Emergent Network, launched in 2014 with organizations like IKAR and Kavana, has played a pivotal role in fostering innovative Jewish communities t...
11 Feb 2025
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Random kindness or real change?
10 Feb 2025
Summers critiques the notion that successful philanthropy can emerge from random acts of kindness, arguing that nonprofits must operate with strategic intent...
10 Feb 2025
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The art of asking good questions
10 Feb 2025
Examining the pivotal role of questioning within Jewish tradition and contemporary philanthropy, the article explores how rigorous inquiry has shaped both an...
10 Feb 2025
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Redoubling Hindu-Jewish friendship
7 Feb 2025
Hindu-Jewish relations have a rich history of mutual respect and cultural exchange that continues to flourish, particularly in the United States, where both ...
7 Feb 2025
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The return to Israel educational travel
7 Feb 2025
Avi Rubel, CEO of Honeymoon Israel, reflects on the organization's challenges and renewed commitments to educational travel in Israel following the traumatic...
7 Feb 2025
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Having the courage to meet our moment
6 Feb 2025
Paul Bernstein captures the essence of the Prizmah Conference, highlighting the courageous spirit embodied by Jewish day school leaders, educators, and alumn...
6 Feb 2025
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Reimagining the Jewish future: The 2050 Institute
5 Feb 2025
Faced with rising antisemitism and political polarization, Jay Sanderson emerges from a hiatus in Jewish communal leadership to spearhead the 2050 Institute ...
5 Feb 2025
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Mentorship is a quiet revolution
4 Feb 2025
Reflecting on the profound impact of mentorship, Naomi Ackerman shares how her life was shaped by Alice Shalvi, a feminist and activist, whose guidance empha...
4 Feb 2025
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Education as a bridge: Uniting Jewish philosophies through shared programming
4 Feb 2025
Faced with declining enrollment and financial pressures, Jewish day schools Rodeph Sholom School and Schechter Manhattan embarked on a collaborative journey ...
4 Feb 2025
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We made an integrity pledge to our donors. Others should do the same.
3 Feb 2025
Ron Katz, president of the Tel Aviv Institute, emphasizes the critical need for transparency and integrity in nonprofit advocacy, particularly in social medi...
3 Feb 2025
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Inspiring legacies: What two vanished American Jewish communities teach us
3 Feb 2025
Exploring the stories of two disappeared Jewish congregations in Ohio—Bnai Israel of Lancaster and Beth Israel of Fremont—this article highlights the signifi...
3 Feb 2025
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Navigating differences: The role of Jewish tradition in today’s divided world
31 Jan 2025
In an era of heightened political and social polarization, Jewish institutions are uniquely positioned to champion constructive disagreement while nurturing ...
31 Jan 2025
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What philanthropic lions can learn from the sharks
31 Jan 2025
Philanthropy in the Jewish community often emphasizes the gratitude of beneficiaries towards their donors, yet there is much to be learned from the mutual gr...
31 Jan 2025
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Antisemitism on campus is a crisis we must address together
30 Jan 2025
Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League and Adam Lehman of Hillel International highlight the alarming rise of antisemitism faced by Jewish student...
30 Jan 2025
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Make the ‘Jewish awakening’ sustainable: Shaping a meaningful Jewish cultural identity
30 Jan 2025
Amid a fresh wave of Jewish identity exploration triggered by global antisemitism and reawakened connections to Israel, Jewish organizations are strategizing...
30 Jan 2025
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Friends from across the sea
29 Jan 2025
The concept of Jewish peoplehood, an ancient aspect of Jewish identity, faces challenges in the modern era, especially given the global dispersion of Jewish ...
29 Jan 2025
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Empowering the next generation to counter hate
29 Jan 2025
The article discusses the urgent need to empower the next generation to combat antisemitism, emphasizing its threat to the core values of American society. I...
29 Jan 2025
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Swap Israeli brass for Israeli bravery
28 Jan 2025
The article advocates for Jewish institutions to prioritize inviting everyday Israeli soldiers to speak, rather than high-profile former officials, like reti...
28 Jan 2025
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Thinking beyond ‘Jewish continuity’
28 Jan 2025
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz critiques the common emphasis on 'Jewish continuity' and proposes a more aspirational approach to fostering Jewish life for future ge...
28 Jan 2025
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Rituals and mindsets for approaching organizational change
27 Jan 2025
As the new year invites reflection and intention-setting, navigating organizational change requires acknowledging and processing the sense of loss that such ...
27 Jan 2025
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Turning plans into action: Effective tools for combatting antisemitism
27 Jan 2025
Antisemitism remains a significant crisis requiring decisive action beyond mere rhetoric, as emphasized by recent reflections on ineffective measures and the...
27 Jan 2025
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We are not just counting people — we are making them count
24 Jan 2025
The article explores the Jewish perspective on counting and elevating individuals, drawing on the biblical directive in Bamidbar (Numbers) where Moses is ins...
24 Jan 2025
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Education and soft skills: The support we all need
24 Jan 2025
Betsy Stone explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's educational and emotional development, particularly focusing on the loss of soft skill...
24 Jan 2025
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Campus antisemitism and the role of schools of education
23 Jan 2025
Addressing the contemporary rise in antisemitism, partly catalyzed by protests against Israel, the article highlights the role and responsibility of schools ...
23 Jan 2025
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Jewish philanthropy can and must act on climate — before it’s too late
23 Jan 2025
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi argues for increased Jewish philanthropic involvement in combating climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for action as natural ...
23 Jan 2025
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Healing widespread trauma with narrative theory
22 Jan 2025
In response to the traumatic events of October 7 in Israel, Jewish educators are turning to narrative theory to help themselves and their students process sh...
22 Jan 2025
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Securing Israel’s future by supporting the people behind its technology
22 Jan 2025
Ami Moyal, president of Afeka Academic College of Engineering, emphasizes the critical role of investing in Israel's technological and educational sectors to...
22 Jan 2025
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How Jewish identity is formed matters
21 Jan 2025
The article emphasizes the significance of fostering a strong, positive Jewish identity in youth as a means to combat antisemitism and inspire inclusivity. I...
21 Jan 2025
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The power of hope in the fight for gender equity
17 Jan 2025
Rachel Gildiner, the executive director of SRE Network, reflects on the necessity of hope in addressing gender equity in Jewish professional spaces amidst ch...
17 Jan 2025
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Sustaining unprecedented growth in Jewish engagement
16 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, Jewish engagement has surged as communities rally together, prompting Jewish leaders to questio...
16 Jan 2025
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No need to reinvent the wheel in responding to Jewish economic vulnerability
15 Jan 2025
The report "On The Edge," commissioned by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, highlights the situational financial vulnerabilities faced by many Amer...
15 Jan 2025
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A new approach to lay empowerment in the Jewish community
14 Jan 2025
Jewish communities thrive on strong religious leadership and empowered laity, but recent discourse has focused less on lay empowerment. The trend of gatherin...
14 Jan 2025
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The real rabbinic crisis
14 Jan 2025
The shortage of non-Orthodox rabbis, exacerbated by the retirement of an older generation and fewer students entering rabbinic programs, represents a systemi...
14 Jan 2025
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Our responsibility to rebuild and sustain
13 Jan 2025
Professor Steven Windmueller explores the pivotal role of Jewish communal leaders in the aftermath of devastating fires that have affected Los Angeles, home ...
13 Jan 2025
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Jewish values will guide us through this crisis, as they always have
12 Jan 2025
Rabbi Noah Farkas reflects on the recent wildfires in California and the profound Jewish response characterized by communal solidarity and acts of kindness. ...
12 Jan 2025
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Heeding the call of Jewish reengagement through history
10 Jan 2025
In response to the complexities of the modern Jewish diaspora and the events following October 7, there has been a notable surge in Jewish communal participa...
10 Jan 2025
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Is Jewish education cultivating a sense of responsibility in the Jewish communities of tomorrow?
9 Jan 2025
The future of Jewish communities depends significantly on how Jewish education fosters a sense of responsibility among the next generation. This piece explor...
9 Jan 2025
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Redeeming the hostages is the Jewish educational imperative of our lifetime
9 Jan 2025
Jewish educators face the daunting task of teaching about the ongoing crisis of hostages in Gaza, emphasizing the principle of pidyon shvuyim (redeeming capt...
9 Jan 2025
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Imagining tuition-free Jewish day schools
8 Jan 2025
As the new year encourages reflection and aspirations for the future, the idea of tuition-free Jewish day schools emerges as a transformative possibility for...
8 Jan 2025
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How to give to universities post-Oct. 7
7 Jan 2025
Jewish philanthropists face new challenges when donating to universities following the events of October 7, urging them to prioritize Jewish self-preservatio...
7 Jan 2025