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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Don’t leave relationship-building to chance: Using the ‘Heartbeat Model’ of engagement
25 Jun 2024
The article discusses Gather, Inc.'s Heartbeat Model of engagement as a tool for building and sustaining relationships in Jewish communities, particularly wi...
25 Jun 2024
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It’s time for a new spirit in American Reform Judaism
24 Jun 2024
Rabbi Leon Morris, in his address at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, stresses the need for a new approach in American Reform Judaism that ...
24 Jun 2024
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Wake up and start dreaming
21 Jun 2024
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during a time of intense turmoil, like the current challenges faced by the Jewis...
21 Jun 2024
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May these moments multiply
21 Jun 2024
Daphne Lazar Price, the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), spoke at a conference about supporting women in the Orthodox comm...
21 Jun 2024
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The Jewish community has an effective antidote to combat the loneliness epidemic
20 Jun 2024
In addressing the growing issue of social isolation and loneliness highlighted by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the Jewish community can draw on the wisdom o...
20 Jun 2024
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We must work across communities to fight antisemitism and defend democracy
19 Jun 2024
In a time when antisemitism is on the rise, the fight against this hatred is crucial to defending democracy and the safety of all communities. Antisemitism n...
19 Jun 2024
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Meeting ‘The Surge’ through relational engagement
18 Jun 2024
The Jewish Federation of North America recently identified a surge in individuals actively seeking connections to Jewish life, particularly among young and m...
18 Jun 2024
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What Jewish studies scholars in Ukraine can teach the world about resilience
17 Jun 2024
Jewish studies scholars in Ukraine are showcasing resilience and dedication amidst the ongoing crises in their country, highlighting valuable lessons for the...
17 Jun 2024
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Leaders: Stay the course on DEI through this storm
14 Jun 2024
Ilana Kaufman, CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative, emphasizes the importance of maintaining commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts des...
14 Jun 2024
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A paradigm shift in countering antisemitism: Make American values relevant again
14 Jun 2024
In light of increasing anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism connected with cultural and ideological shifts, there is a call for a strategic pivot to combat...
14 Jun 2024
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Solidarity from Sinai: Strengthening our covenant
11 Jun 2024
The article discusses the concept of social contracts and covenants, drawing parallels between historical events like the American War of Independence and th...
11 Jun 2024
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Showing care and concern for our entire community: A call to address Jewish poverty
10 Jun 2024
The piece discusses the importance of addressing Jewish poverty within the community, highlighting efforts to collect data on the issue and make progress tow...
10 Jun 2024
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The reality behind the campus encampments
7 Jun 2024
In response to anti-Israel campus encampments, there is a growing awareness in the pro-Israel community about the challenges on American campuses. While ther...
7 Jun 2024
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Tikkun olam is a tool to combat antisemitism
6 Jun 2024
Nechama, a Jewish disaster relief organization, views tikkun olam (repairing the world) as a foundational principle in its work, providing aid to communities...
6 Jun 2024
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Educators experiencing ‘second coming-of-age’ in Israel
5 Jun 2024
As Israel continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks, Jewish educators and communal professionals are experiencing a profound reconnection...
5 Jun 2024
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Crafting a covenant for team culture: A consulting case study
4 Jun 2024
Temple Bnai Or, a Reform congregation in Morristown, N.J., underwent changes in its senior team, prompting the creation of a covenant guided by Rabbi Michael...
4 Jun 2024
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A different approach to university giving
3 Jun 2024
The text discusses a different approach to philanthropic giving in university settings, emphasizing the complexity of impacting an entire institution and sug...
3 Jun 2024
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From awareness to action: Expanding mental health resources for students, families and educators
31 May 2024
Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, with the support of the Ruderman Family Foundation, has taken proactive steps to address the increasing mental health c...
31 May 2024