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The growing disconnect between American Jews and mainstream Jewish organizations
9 Apr 2024
The disconnect between American Jews and mainstream Jewish organizations is highlighted by discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) p...
9 Apr 2024
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The growing disconnect between American Jews and mainstream Jewish organizations
9 Apr 2024
David Bernstein discusses the growing divide between American Jews and mainstream Jewish organizations, particularly regarding support for Diversity, Equity,...
9 Apr 2024
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Jewish leadership, made in Britain
8 Apr 2024
A recent study conducted by Rosov Consulting for the United Jewish Israel Appeal (UJIA) and the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) in the U.K. aimed to assess J...
8 Apr 2024
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Jewish leadership, made in Britain
8 Apr 2024
The article discusses Jewish leadership in the U.K., focusing on a study conducted by United Jewish Israel Appeal (UJIA) and the Jewish Leadership Council (J...
8 Apr 2024
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A lesson from Jewish Rome
8 Apr 2024
In a reflection on Jewish communities and tendencies towards change, the author recounts an encounter in Rome where a young Roman Jew expressed dissatisfacti...
8 Apr 2024
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A lesson from Jewish Rome
8 Apr 2024
Joshua Spinner reflects on a meeting in Rome where a young Roman Jew expressed contentment with complaining about Jewish life for 2,000 years without wanting...
8 Apr 2024
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Our kids remain unprepared during this unprecedented time. We need to fix that.
5 Apr 2024
The Jewish community is currently witnessing a surge in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, exacerbated by recent events like the Hamas massacre in Isra...
5 Apr 2024
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Our kids remain unprepared during this unprecedented time. We need to fix that.
5 Apr 2024
As the Jewish community faces a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, there is a growing need to better educate Jewish students on these issues. A...
5 Apr 2024
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We’re permanently seeing red
4 Apr 2024
The article responds to Barry Finestone's piece on addressing challenges in the Jewish communal workforce, focusing on the stress and exhaustion faced by pro...
4 Apr 2024
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We’re permanently seeing red
4 Apr 2024
The text responds to Barry Finestone's article on Jewish workforce challenges, discussing the unsustainable stress and demands faced by Jewish communal profe...
4 Apr 2024
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More than a history lesson: Reflections from a campus tour
3 Apr 2024
The text reflects the experiences of a Jewish individual from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Sephardic and Mi...
3 Apr 2024
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More than a history lesson: Reflections from a campus tour
3 Apr 2024
Manashe Khaimov reflects on his personal journey as a Jewish immigrant from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, highlighting the historical and cultural richness of Sepha...
3 Apr 2024
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‘I belong nowhere’: Conversations with unaffiliated Jews post-Oct. 7
2 Apr 2024
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss discusses conversations with unaffiliated Jews post-Oct. 7, highlighting their feelings of not belonging anywhere due to political an...
2 Apr 2024
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‘I belong nowhere’: Conversations with unaffiliated Jews post-Oct. 7
2 Apr 2024
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss engages with unaffiliated Jews struggling post-Oct. 7, who seek support after feeling abandoned by their progressive networks followi...
2 Apr 2024
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Everything has changed, and nothing has changed, all at the same time
2 Apr 2024
The field of Israel education, as highlighted by The iCenter's work and researcher Shelley Billig's report, emphasizes a learner-centered approach that incor...
2 Apr 2024
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Everything has changed, and nothing has changed, all at the same time
2 Apr 2024
The work of promoting Israel education has undergone changes and remained unwavering despite recent events, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of en...
2 Apr 2024
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A place to call home
1 Apr 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing the diverse challenges within the Jewish community, challenging stereotypes of uniform ...
1 Apr 2024
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A place to call home
1 Apr 2024
The text challenges stereotypes about the Jewish community, highlighting the pervasive need and vast challenges faced by individuals, including hidden vulner...
1 Apr 2024
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Revisiting ‘the Jewish Contract with America’
29 Mar 2024
The text discusses the historical connection between Jews and America through the "Jewish Contract with America," highlighting key aspects such as the absenc...
29 Mar 2024
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Revisiting ‘the Jewish Contract with America’
29 Mar 2024
The article discusses the historical and unique relationship between Jews and America, highlighting elements of the Jewish Contract with America such as the ...
29 Mar 2024
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In defense of the congregational rabbinate
29 Mar 2024
The article defends the congregational rabbinate amidst a perceived crisis in synagogue engagement in the U.S. It highlights the unique roles and connections...
29 Mar 2024
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In defense of the congregational rabbinate
29 Mar 2024
The article defends the importance of congregational rabbis in Jewish life, highlighting the deep connections and enduring relationships they create with the...
29 Mar 2024
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Receiving stories and wrestling with pedagogic tensions post-Oct. 7
28 Mar 2024
Jewish educators post-Oct. 7 grappled with addressing antisemitism, the Israel-Hamas war, and pedagogic dilemmas, leading to the Reform Educators Mission to ...
28 Mar 2024
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Combating campus antisemitism: A call for decisive action in America’s universities
28 Mar 2024
In response to the resurgence of antisemitism on American college campuses, Mike Leven, founder of The Jewish Future Promise, emphasizes the urgent need for ...
28 Mar 2024
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American Jewish philanthropists should put their own oxygen masks on first
27 Mar 2024
In a thought-provoking essay, the authors urge American Jewish philanthropists to prioritize their own security and well-being amid rising threats by adoptin...
27 Mar 2024
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Purim, Pesach and prosemitism
27 Mar 2024
Amidst the Purim-to-Pesach holiday season, Rabbi Moshe Hauer reflects on the current prevalence of prosemitism and its impact on Jewish identity. Conversing ...
27 Mar 2024
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Exploring enrollment in congregational education: Research findings provide insights beyond the numbers
26 Mar 2024
A recent research study by the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland delved into congregational education enrollment trends, finding a national decline of 41%...
26 Mar 2024
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Funders supported Israel in crisis. Now we need to help build a better future.
25 Mar 2024
In the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Israel, the Jewish philanthropic community mobilized emergency aid and disaster-relief efforts to support the countr...
25 Mar 2024
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Purim 2024: Can we really be happy?
22 Mar 2024
As Purim approaches amidst times of war and tragedy, the challenge of balancing joy with pain is daunting for many. This year, the celebrations are shadowed ...
22 Mar 2024
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Strengthening our missions with KPIs
22 Mar 2024
The tradition of "Chazak, chazak, vnitchazeik" reflects the essence of organizational development through key performance indicators (KPIs) in Jewish nonprof...
22 Mar 2024
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The power of people-to-people experiences
21 Mar 2024
Israeli students from Shaar HaNegev Regional High School visited San Diego Jewish Academy as part of a people-to-people exchange following the Oct. 7 attacks...
21 Mar 2024
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Rising to the moment: Andrés Spokoiny’s address to JFN 2024
21 Mar 2024
Andrés Spokoiny spoke at the JFN 2024 addressing the profound loss and grief following recent tragedies, emphasizing the inadequacy of the phrase "rest in pe...
21 Mar 2024
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Jewish educators have nightmares about Oct. 7
20 Mar 2024
Jewish educators, particularly those with connections to Israel, have reported experiencing recurring nightmares and trauma related to the events of Oct. 7, ...
20 Mar 2024
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The future we don’t want to imagine
20 Mar 2024
Dana Sheanin, CEO of Jewish LearningWorks, expresses deep concern about the future of the Bay Area Jewish community, highlighting the challenges faced by loc...
20 Mar 2024
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In uncertain times, Jewish families seek community in Jewish day schools
19 Mar 2024
In the wake of recent challenges like the 10/7 events affecting American Jews, Jewish day schools are witnessing increased interest and enrollment inquiries ...
19 Mar 2024
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Four things to do when defending Israel
18 Mar 2024
To effectively defend Israel, it is essential to have a clear goal, acknowledge Palestinian suffering while highlighting Hamas' actions, avoid political enta...
18 Mar 2024
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Et tu, #MeToo
18 Mar 2024
The United Nations released a report on Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, acknowledging violence against Israeli women, but falling short of condemning it u...
18 Mar 2024
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Reconsidering the rabbi-rebbetzin leadership dynamic
15 Mar 2024
The article discusses the evolving dynamics of leadership within couples, specifically focusing on the roles of rabbis and rebbetzins in modern times. Drawin...
15 Mar 2024
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The Diaspora’s ‘The Day After’ dilemma
14 Mar 2024
Jewish communities, both in Israel and the Diaspora, are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents following a recent terrorist attack, particularly on univers...
14 Mar 2024
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Minding the gap: Preparing for a radically different mifgash
14 Mar 2024
Adina Frydman, CEO of Young Judaea Global, shares impactful encounters from a recent trip to Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks, highlighting the need to adjust...
14 Mar 2024
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How are Jewish boards different from all other boards?
13 Mar 2024
Jewish boards share similarities with nonprofit boards in areas like providing value, CEO evaluations, fundraising support, strategic planning, and board com...
13 Mar 2024
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Meeting the needs in Israel requires all of our humanitarian experience
12 Mar 2024
IsraAID, led by CEO Yotam Polizer, made the significant decision to provide large-scale humanitarian aid within Israel following the Oct. 7 attacks. Leveragi...
12 Mar 2024
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Why traveling to Israel is more important for young adults now than ever
12 Mar 2024
Rabbi Jonah Zinn, the executive director of the University of Florida Hillel, emphasizes the heightened importance for young Jewish adults to visit Israel in...
12 Mar 2024
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Getting the Jewish workforce out of ‘the Red Zone’
11 Mar 2024
In a piece discussing the challenges facing Jewish professionals, Barry Finestone, the president and CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation, reflects on the strain...
11 Mar 2024
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Helping women in wartime: Key lessons in honor of International Women’s Day
8 Mar 2024
On International Women's Day, Project Kesher highlights key lessons for supporting women in wartime, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing...
8 Mar 2024
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Revisiting philanthropic priorities after Oct. 7
7 Mar 2024
The article discusses the debate among Jewish funders regarding whether to prioritize giving to Jewish causes or support more universalist values such as tik...
7 Mar 2024
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Why every Jewish org should take up the cause of child welfare
6 Mar 2024
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz argues that Jewish organizations should prioritize child welfare based on the Hebrew Bible's numerous calls to protect vulnerable chi...
6 Mar 2024
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Teaching Israel in a time of war
6 Mar 2024
The article discusses the challenges of teaching about Israel during times of war, sharing the experiences of an Israel educator amid recent tragic events. I...
6 Mar 2024
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Martyrdom isn’t a Jewish value: Rethinking nonprofit leadership and sustainability
5 Mar 2024
The article discusses the misconception in nonprofit leadership, particularly within the Jewish community, that self-sacrifice to the point of compromising w...
5 Mar 2024
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What Moving Traditions has learned about teens and Israel
4 Mar 2024
Moving Traditions has discovered that many Jewish teens feel unequipped or hesitant to discuss Israel due to a lack of knowledge about its complex history or...
4 Mar 2024