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eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish donors and the case for CUNY 28 Aug 2024
The article discusses the potential of redirecting financial support from Jewish donors, who have distanced themselves from Ivy League institutions, towards ...
28 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Keep faith: Why the Jewish community shouldn’t abandon engagement efforts with mainline Protestants 28 Aug 2024
The article discusses the importance of maintaining engagement efforts between the Jewish community and mainline Protestant denominations to foster construct...
28 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy From heritage to opportunity: Reimagining synagogue property  27 Aug 2024
Karen Kolodny emphasizes the need for synagogues to rethink their real estate investments as a way to secure financial sustainability. Many US synagogues bui...
27 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Parents of Jewish college students: Please turn your attention to this in-flight demonstration 26 Aug 2024
In this reflective piece, Hillel directors Betsy Polk and Joyce Gordon draw parallels between air travel safety procedures and strategies for supporting Jewi...
26 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy What Jewish higher ed needs to learn about professional development 22 Aug 2024
Recent studies and surveys conducted by the Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) and Gratz College reveal that fewer Jewish nonprofi...
22 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Welcoming Israeli teens to northeastern New York for a dose of TLC 21 Aug 2024
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT Kadima Mada, organized a 10-day day camp exper...
21 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy The surprising way to engage Gen Z  20 Aug 2024
The Jewish Federations of North America's Changemakers program highlights the shift in work preferences among Gen Z towards virtual interactions even as the ...
20 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Mind the gap: Preventing a divide between boards and executives in times of crisis 20 Aug 2024
In a time of crisis for the Jewish nonprofit sector marked by challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, global antisemitism, and political divisions, the import...
20 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy The power of the pivot 19 Aug 2024
The director of the Wexner Service Corps recounts a pivotal moment during a service trip to Pittsburgh with Jewish high school students, where a planned volu...
19 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Be ready to greet ‘The Surge’ 15 Aug 2024
Amidst growing concerns about antisemitism and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a call for Jewish congregations to focus on community growth...
15 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Instead of red lines, let’s draw 12 paths 14 Aug 2024
The article reflects on the lessons of Tisha B'Av, emphasizing the destructive impact of baseless hatred and division among the Jewish people. It discusses t...
14 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Remembering to cherish: From Station Eleven to Jerusalem 12 Aug 2024
The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily...
12 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Welcome to the state of VUCA, aka our new normal 12 Aug 2024
The article discusses the concept of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) as the new normal in today's world, emphasizing the rapid pace...
12 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re all trapped in a pregnant pause, but infertility struggles don’t stop for wartime 8 Aug 2024
The text discusses the prolonged pregnant pause experienced by the Jewish community since a tragic event, highlighting the emotional struggles of infertility...
8 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy A reflection on Pride 2024 8 Aug 2024
A Wider Bridge, an organization advocating for Israel and the LGBTQ community, prepared for anti-Israel sentiment spreading within the LGBTQ community follow...
8 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Challenges and opportunities await in the new school year 7 Aug 2024
As teachers return to classrooms with uncertainty about Israel, Jews, and Judaism, there is a call to address these issues proactively in the upcoming school...
7 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy 7 tips for impactful fundraising in a post-Oct. 7 world 6 Aug 2024
In a world marked by increased antisemitism following the events of October 7, fundraising in the Jewish community requires a reevaluation of messaging and s...
6 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Storytelling gold: How nonprofits can learn from Olympic broadcasts 5 Aug 2024
The text emphasizes the power of storytelling, drawing parallels between the storytelling techniques used in Olympic broadcasts and their relevance to nonpro...
5 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy The world forgot our hostages, but my 4-year-old has not 2 Aug 2024
Rachel Hollander Sirner reflects on the challenge of explaining the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza to her young son, Rafi, who is curious and perceptive....
2 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Investing in transformational Jewish day school experiences 1 Aug 2024
The Mayberg Foundation emphasizes the importance of investing in Jewish day school education, stressing that financial support is crucial not only for the af...
1 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Building a civic engagement ladder 31 Jul 2024
Repair the World and A More Perfect Union are collaborating to promote civic engagement within the Jewish community through initiatives like the Democracy Ba...
31 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy The American Jewish community needs a new interfaith strategy 30 Jul 2024
The article discusses the need for a new interfaith strategy within the American Jewish community, highlighting a sense of isolation and lack of support from...
30 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy How Israeli organizations can rise to the challenge of turbulent times 29 Jul 2024
Israeli nonprofits and NGOs are facing challenges due to recent crises such as the conflict with Hamas and growing threats from Hezbollah. To navigate turbul...
29 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy How the pro-Israel world can embrace the influencer era 26 Jul 2024
In a recent article by Zach Briton, the need for the pro-Israel community to embrace the influencer era is discussed. Briton argues that Jewish influencers s...
26 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Coalition building is indispensable, but these ideas will help us build back better 25 Jul 2024
The text discusses the importance of coalition building within the Jewish community with other groups, emphasizing the need for partnerships in pursuing comm...
25 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Why engineers will be instrumental in shaping Israel’s postwar future  24 Jul 2024
The terrorist attacks and subsequent war in Israel have highlighted the crucial role of engineers in shaping the country's postwar future. Afeka Academic Col...
24 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Can pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian people make room for hope? 24 Jul 2024
The author recounts their experience approaching pro-Palestinian protestors during a pro-Israel rally at the University of California San Diego, initiating a...
24 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Under the surface: Addressing mixed emotions at Jewish camps this summer 23 Jul 2024
The article discusses the author's experiences in supporting Jewish camps during a challenging time marked by antisemitism and conflict in Israel. The author...
23 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Transformational gifts for our schools and homes 22 Jul 2024
In an essay by Lisa Popik Coll and Gail Norry of Prizmah, they reflect on the transformative impact of billion-dollar gifts like those to medical schools by ...
22 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Eliminating the binary in responding to campus antisemitism 19 Jul 2024
As discussions around campus antisemitism intensified following a Hamas attack in Israel, Jewish responses ranged from advocating for a strategic exodus from...
19 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Giving circles: A powerful tool for Jewish fundraising  18 Jul 2024
Young Jewish professionals like Jennifer Tolin are increasingly turning to giving circles as a powerful tool for philanthropy, driven by a desire for measura...
18 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Why I am going to Argentina  18 Jul 2024
Jonathan Greenblatt reflects on his decision to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the deadly AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires and highlights the importance of ...
18 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy The next billion-dollar gift 17 Jul 2024
Recent generous billion-dollar donations to cover medical school tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medical School by Jewish do...
17 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Conservative Judaism must slay its zombies 16 Jul 2024
The author argues that Conservative Judaism must move away from ineffective strategies and confront outdated beliefs, or "zombies," that hinder its progress....
16 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Holding both: Being a universal and particular funder in a post-Oct. 7 world 15 Jul 2024
The column discusses the balancing act of being both a universal and particular funder in the Jewish philanthropic world post-Oct. 7. It emphasizes the impor...
15 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy We need to study our successes  12 Jul 2024
The text discusses how certain groups, like CAIR, have been using aspects of American democracy to push anti-Israel and antisemitic measures in California, s...
12 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy The art of the team retreat 11 Jul 2024
The article discusses the importance of planning intentional team retreats, drawing insights from expert Priya Parker on creating meaningful gathering spaces...
11 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Hebrew Union College: Facing the future 11 Jul 2024
Hebrew Union College recently announced a policy change to admit students in interfaith relationships seeking rabbinic ordination, reflecting a shift in resp...
11 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy I believe in Israel’s Chief Rabbinate. Here’s how we can ensure its legitimacy. 10 Jul 2024
Rabbi Kenneth Brander shares insights on the challenges facing Israel's Chief Rabbinate, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and responsive institutio...
10 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy What is the ideal age for a leader? 9 Jul 2024
The discussion addresses the ideal age for leadership, presenting the benefits of both younger and older leaders. While older leaders bring wisdom and stabil...
9 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy A partnership for the future of world Jewry 8 Jul 2024
The relationship between American Jews and Israel is crucial for both communities, as highlighted by the recent Israel-Hamas war. While many American Jews fe...
8 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Why invest in CIT programs?  3 Jul 2024
Rabbi Daniel Brenner discusses the importance of investing in Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs at Jewish camps, highlighting the valuable role that CITs ...
3 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy A culture of relationships, driven by data 2 Jul 2024
The article discusses Gather, Inc.'s relational engagement strategies to enhance and sustain the Jewish community amidst changing demographics and interests....
2 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy How synagogues can truly welcome new rabbis and staff this month 1 Jul 2024
As synagogues welcome new rabbis and staff on July 1st, Rabbi Mary Zamore suggests that congregations should adopt clear family and medical leave policies to...
1 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Don’t just praise Israeli women — invest in them 1 Jul 2024
The text discusses a trip to Kfar Aza, a kibbutz attacked by Hamas, where the group met strong Israeli women who had lost family members in the attack. It hi...
1 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Independence Day’ revisited: A Jewish reflection on modern challenges 1 Jul 2024
In a reflection on the movie Independence Day, Mark Charendoff draws parallels to the challenges faced by modern Jewish communities, highlighting the need to...
1 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Will USY’s restructuring save Conservative Judaism? 28 Jun 2024
USY recently unveiled a new strategic plan aimed at revamping its structure by eliminating regional divisions and focusing on immersive experiences, chapter-...
28 Jun 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy A Jewish communal workforce renewal 27 Jun 2024
Following the events of Oct. 7 and the Israel-Gaza war, there has been a notable shift in the Jewish professional workforce, with an increasing number of tal...
27 Jun 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy It’s time to teach about the conflict: Here’s how 27 Jun 2024
Jewish educators are encouraged to transform uncertainty into educational opportunities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with tools and skills p...
27 Jun 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy Toward a united Jewish people 26 Jun 2024
"We Are One" is a central theme in the global Jewish community, emphasizing unity amidst diverse beliefs and practices. While divisions exist, such as observ...
26 Jun 2024