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Jewish educators in North America are seeking ways to strengthen young Jewish adults' connections to Israel in light of recent tragic events. A survey by Bou...

Against the backdrop of political tensions between South Africa and Israel, the Jewish community in South Africa offers a unique lens for understanding globa...

Facing challenges in filling leadership roles, Jewish day schools have increasingly adopted co-leadership models, which involve multiple individuals sharing ...

The shortage of leadership in North American Jewish day schools is becoming increasingly problematic as a growing number of institutions start the academic y...

As the High Holy Days approach, many focus on rabbis and cantors, but this piece highlights the unsung heroes of the synagogue staff who work tirelessly behi...

Rabbi Julia Appel discusses strategies for fostering a sense of belonging within synagogue communities during the High Holy Days. Using data from over 5,000 ...

The Jim Joseph Foundation and other funders initiated the Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative a decade ago, aiming to increase Jewish tee...

As tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, Israel's innovative and precise assaults on Hezbollah operatives raise age-old debates in Jewish ethics an...

In the spirit of Climate Week, Marla Stein, an Israeli philanthropist and impact investor, emphasizes the urgent need for Jewish funders and foundations to a...

Rachel Garbow Monroe, president and CEO of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, reflects on the lessons learned over a year fraught with crises affect...

Charles Bronfman discusses his impactful philanthropy journey, reflecting on his life's mission to give back to society in a conversation with Rabbi Sharon B...

Jesse Goldberg, a 16-year-old CTeen leader from Skokie, Illinois, reflects on his transformative journey of embracing Jewish identity amid modern challenges....

Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, articulates the urgent need for more rabbis in North America amidst current Jewish historical chal...

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in the San Francisco Bay Area is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to address antisemitism and enhance Jewi...

Following the crisis of October 7, the prioritization of Jewish philanthropic support towards Israel has unintentionally led to a decline in funding for Jewi...

Jewish communal leadership plays a crucial role in guiding the vast network of Jewish organizations across North America. With approximately 9,500 organizati...

Joel Citron reflects on the rising antisemitism on college campuses as Jewish students face protests and hostility linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. As th...

The article addresses the struggle of LGBTQ+ Jews within Orthodox communities, focusing on the need for genuine allyship to foster inclusivity and protection...

Entering the month of Elul calls for reflection and action, especially regarding digital security within the Jewish community. In a time marked by geopolitic...

The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) at George Washington University developed a survey instrument to measure social connectedne...

Jonathan Golden reflects on how Jewish educational institutions can thoughtfully remember October 7, a date of collective memory and significance, using the ...

Project24 and Pelotonia created a powerful experience of healing and solidarity for Israeli cyclists and the Jewish community in Columbus, Ohio. Initiated by...

The Jim Joseph Foundation, in collaboration with Gather Consulting and Conscious Builders, has developed an initiative, tentatively named Chavurot: Expanding...

The process of closing a synagogue, often compared to 'hospicing,' involves navigating emotional and logistical challenges while honoring the legacy of a onc...

David Bryfman's article emphasizes the need for a robust education on Israel for Jewish youth, highlighting 12 essential texts and cultural touchstones. This...

The article discusses the limitations of traditional educational methods in accommodating diverse learning styles among students. Drawing from his experience...

The article, presented by Ari Perten, vice president of the Jewish learning department at Moishe House, underscores the urgency of helping Jewish students em...

In this article, Abby Crawford, a non-Jewish leader at the Jewish nonprofit organization Leading Edge, reflects on the Jewish concept of cheshbon hanefesh, o...

In this poignant piece, Sherri Mandell reflects on the deep sense of grief and complex decisions facing the Jewish community in the wake of the murder of six...

The article is a heartfelt letter expressing condolences to Rachel and Jon on the loss of their son, Hersh. It speaks to how the couple shared their journey ...

The article discusses the experiences of Eliana Goldin, a Jewish senior at Columbia University, who is navigating her Jewish identity and combating antisemit...

The article explores the impact of the Jewish Agency for Israel's Summer Camp Shlichim program, which brings young Israeli emissaries to Jewish day camps in ...

The article discusses the potential of redirecting financial support from Jewish donors, who have distanced themselves from Ivy League institutions, towards ...

The article discusses the importance of maintaining engagement efforts between the Jewish community and mainline Protestant denominations to foster construct...

Karen Kolodny emphasizes the need for synagogues to rethink their real estate investments as a way to secure financial sustainability. Many US synagogues bui...

In this reflective piece, Hillel directors Betsy Polk and Joyce Gordon draw parallels between air travel safety procedures and strategies for supporting Jewi...

Recent studies and surveys conducted by the Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) and Gratz College reveal that fewer Jewish nonprofi...

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...

The Jewish Federations of North America's Changemakers program highlights the shift in work preferences among Gen Z towards virtual interactions even as the ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily...

The article discusses the concept of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) as the new normal in today's world, emphasizing the rapid pace...

The text discusses the prolonged pregnant pause experienced by the Jewish community since a tragic event, highlighting the emotional struggles of infertility...

A Wider Bridge, an organization advocating for Israel and the LGBTQ community, prepared for anti-Israel sentiment spreading within the LGBTQ community follow...

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...

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...

The text emphasizes the power of storytelling, drawing parallels between the storytelling techniques used in Olympic broadcasts and their relevance to nonpro...