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During these challenging times, scaling up mental health support in Israel is vital
1 Mar 2024
The Israeli non-profit organization Sahar has been providing mental health support for over 20 years, now crucial due to the recent trauma from the Hamas att...
1 Mar 2024
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Today’s young adults need the Jewish camp experience more than ever
29 Feb 2024
Rachel Berlin Handloff, the executive director of 6 Points Specialty Camps, emphasizes the importance of Jewish summer camps for young adults amidst the rise...
29 Feb 2024
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To save a life: Lessons for launching a medical R&D initiative
29 Feb 2024
Fernando Goldsztein's journey began with his son's diagnosis of medulloblastoma, leading to the creation of The Medulloblastoma Initiative (MBI) aimed at fun...
29 Feb 2024
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Israel’s third sector: A living leadership laboratory
28 Feb 2024
Israel's third sector, consisting of over 40,000 nonprofit organizations, plays a vital role in the nation's economy, with around 5% of GDP and 370,000 volun...
28 Feb 2024
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Why using more than the IHRA definition strengthens, not undermines, the fight against antisemitism
28 Feb 2024
The discussion revolves around how to define and combat antisemitism, particularly in the context of the Biden administration's National Strategy to Counter ...
28 Feb 2024
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You shall sojourn together: A lived experiment in interorganizational Jewish collaboration
27 Feb 2024
A Jewish professional reflects on an impactful trip to Israel with Birthright, where professionals from various Jewish organizations, including Hillel, Chaba...
27 Feb 2024
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I tried to speak about a two-state solution at a university. The police had to evacuate me.
26 Feb 2024
Jeffrey Blutinger, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, recounts being evacuated by police from a lecture at San Jose State University due...
26 Feb 2024
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After two years and two wars, we still choose life
23 Feb 2024
Jewish communities in Ukraine have been navigating through two simultaneous wars over the past two years - the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and the...
23 Feb 2024
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Flexible funding and Jewish nonprofits: Meeting the moment calls for a trust-based model
23 Feb 2024
In response to the challenges facing Jewish nonprofits, including increased demands for services, staffing issues, and outdated systems, there is a push for ...
23 Feb 2024
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Raising money — and spirits — in times of emergency
22 Feb 2024
Yad Sarah, Israel's largest health-care and social services NGO, is facing shortages of medical equipment during ongoing conflict with Hamas and disruptions ...
22 Feb 2024
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Reimagining Jewish nonprofit culture
21 Feb 2024
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz discusses the need for Jewish nonprofits to incorporate Jewish values internally to create spiritually enriching workplaces. He sugge...
21 Feb 2024
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Anti-Israel and anti-Jewish: Not the same thing
20 Feb 2024
The article discusses the distinction between anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments, particularly on college campuses. Data from a survey conducted by the F...
20 Feb 2024
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‘Where are you, son of Lakish?’: Including diverse, even conflicting viewpoints in our teaching
16 Feb 2024
A group of Hillel educators proposed the Kranjec Test, suggesting that source sheets in Jewish learning include diverse perspectives, especially women's voic...
16 Feb 2024
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Stop selling and start channeling
15 Feb 2024
The article discusses the growing generational divide among American Jews regarding attitudes towards Israel. Younger American Jews tend to be more liberal a...
15 Feb 2024
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Empowering Sephardic perspectives as we navigate antisemitism in education
14 Feb 2024
This article discusses the rise of antisemitism in the San Francisco Bay Area public school system. The author recounts her own experience with her son facin...
14 Feb 2024
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Giving better after Oct. 7: Personal and professional insights
13 Feb 2024
The author, Ariel Dloomy, reflects on the personal and professional challenges he faces as a philanthropy practitioner following the deadly attacks on Israel...
13 Feb 2024
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The necessity of Israeli women’s leadership
13 Feb 2024
Israeli women's leadership is crucial in times of crisis, such as the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Women have stepped in to fill the gap ...
13 Feb 2024
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Voices from the field: Educators respond to a historic moment
12 Feb 2024
The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education and the Jewish Education Project conducted a survey to understand the experiences of Jewish educators, clergy...
12 Feb 2024
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Crisis and opportunity
12 Feb 2024
The article discusses the idea that crises present opportunities for positive change. The current crisis in the Diaspora is the increasing threat to physical...
12 Feb 2024
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When it comes to Israel education, turn to the beit midrash
9 Feb 2024
The director of experiential education at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem highlights the importance of using the beit midrash, or the Jew...
9 Feb 2024
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Rude ‘Awakenings’: Communal transformations in our time of crisis
8 Feb 2024
The authors discuss the transformations happening in Jewish communal life in the face of recent crises, particularly in the aftermath of the attacks by Hamas...
8 Feb 2024
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Let’s stay at the table
7 Feb 2024
The authors reflect on the recent pain and challenges faced by the Jewish community worldwide as a result of the conflict in Israel and the rise of antisemit...
7 Feb 2024
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Continuing to build: What we’ve learned and what we’re changing in our new area of grantmaking
7 Feb 2024
The Jim Joseph Foundation has shared an update on their Build Grants program, which aims to support organizations in expanding their programs and engaging ne...
7 Feb 2024
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A road map for supporting Israel and making a difference
6 Feb 2024
The author discusses his personal road map for supporting Israel and making a difference. He emphasizes the importance of giving to Israel and supporting var...
6 Feb 2024
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Mending a broken Jewish story
5 Feb 2024
The article discusses the current global Jewish crisis and the need for educators to help mend the broken Jewish narrative for the next generation. The erosi...
5 Feb 2024
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Reflections on the unimaginable
2 Feb 2024
The author reflects on the impact of watching footage of Hamas terrorist attacks, particularly focusing on the heartbreaking story of a father and his two yo...
2 Feb 2024
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Yearning to breathe free
2 Feb 2024
The article discusses the importance of Refugee Shabbat, an event organized by HIAS, which aims to advocate for compassionate refugee policies. The author, w...
2 Feb 2024
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Transforming Jewish disability education: Turning good intentions into tangible outcomes
1 Feb 2024
The Shiluv program aims to transform Jewish disability education by shifting attitudes and promoting true inclusion. Traditional disability awareness trainin...
1 Feb 2024
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The greatest form of tzedakah
31 Jan 2024
In this op-ed, the author reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropy to support Jewish refugees who have been internally displaced due to the ongoing war i...
31 Jan 2024
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What does Israel education look like post-Oct. 7?
30 Jan 2024
Following the events of October 7, Israel educators and engagement professionals are reevaluating the Israel story they tell. Nonprofit organization itrek, w...
30 Jan 2024
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The conveyor belt mentality
29 Jan 2024
This article discusses the importance of building a sustainable and visually appealing website for a Jewish nonprofit organization. The author draws a compar...
29 Jan 2024
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What we need to build Jewish roots for our youngest families
26 Jan 2024
The author, a professor of Jewish studies, shares her experience of struggling to find consistent and meaningful ways to engage her young children with Jewis...
26 Jan 2024
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Rooted in darkness, reaching for the sun
25 Jan 2024
The author reflects on the significance of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, which often falls during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere. They expl...
25 Jan 2024
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Unleashing the power of philanthropy for climate action
25 Jan 2024
In this article, Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi discusses the importance of Jewish philanthropy in addressing climate change. She emphasizes that Jews have a deep c...
25 Jan 2024
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Now is the time to invest — in Jews of different backgrounds
24 Jan 2024
There is currently a critical opportunity for the Jewish community to invest in Jewish education and identity organizations, as there is a newfound demand fo...
24 Jan 2024
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Finding an accessible vehicle for Israel-Diaspora connection
23 Jan 2024
SparkIL, a peer-to-peer lending platform, is providing emergency loans of up to NIS 100,000 ($27,000) to Israeli small businesses affected by the current war...
23 Jan 2024
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How do we prepare for our nation’s mental health tsunami?
23 Jan 2024
Israeli mental health professionals are preparing for an increase in mental health cases following the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7. Already, 1 in 3 ...
23 Jan 2024
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Learning as healing
22 Jan 2024
The article discusses the importance of pluralism within Jewish and Israel education. It highlights the iCenter's iFellows program, which brings together stu...
22 Jan 2024
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With antisemitism skyrocketing, American universities need to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism now
22 Jan 2024
The surge in antisemitic incidents, both in the United States and globally, necessitates immediate action from American universities and international instit...
22 Jan 2024
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Feeding the hunger for Jewish belonging and education
19 Jan 2024
The recent increase in conversations about Israel and antisemitism in the philanthropic community has overshadowed the opportunity to address the growing hun...
19 Jan 2024
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Our community is suffering. Let’s create more Jewish-positive experiences.
18 Jan 2024
The recent terrorist attack on Oct. 7 has reminded the Jewish community of the fragility of Jewish life, leading to an increase in antisemitism and hate crim...
18 Jan 2024
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The ROI of funding Jewish schools
18 Jan 2024
The ROI of funding Jewish schools is an article discussing the importance of investing in Jewish communal infrastructure, specifically in the context of Jewi...
18 Jan 2024
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Build back better, together
17 Jan 2024
The article discusses the challenges faced by Israel in terms of environmental degradation and conflicts, but also highlights the potential for resilience an...
17 Jan 2024
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Rolling the Torah scroll from Simchat Torah to Bereishit
16 Jan 2024
The author reflects on their visit to the National Library of Israel and describes it as a place filled with people from different backgrounds and religions,...
16 Jan 2024
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Peoplehood, solidarity and teen engagement in wartime
12 Jan 2024
The article discusses the importance of engaging young people and fostering solidarity in the face of antisemitism and the challenges of wartime. It highligh...
12 Jan 2024
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Jewish ‘safe spaces’ are not the answer
12 Jan 2024
Prominent Jewish leaders have called for Jewish students and donors to abandon Ivy League universities due to campus antisemitism and other problems in highe...
12 Jan 2024
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A journey of healing is possible even after unthinkable loss, but the right help along the way is critical
11 Jan 2024
The author, Rabbi Seth Mandell, shares his personal experience of losing his 13-year-old son in a terror attack and discusses the long-term process of grief ...
11 Jan 2024
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Ten principles for leadership in a post-Oct. 7 world
10 Jan 2024
Jewish professionals in leadership roles are facing unique challenges in the wake of recent events in Israel. In order to effectively lead and support others...
10 Jan 2024
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The Kindertransport’s complex legacy
9 Jan 2024
The Kindertransport, which brought over 10,000 child refugees, primarily Jewish, to Britain in the late 1930s, is often portrayed as a successful state-run r...
9 Jan 2024
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Goodbye, Columbia
8 Jan 2024
The author discusses the opportunity to change American higher education, particularly the Jewish experience within it, due to the declining confidence in hi...
8 Jan 2024