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Marking this moment: 5 ways to cross a threshold
13 Oct 2025
In a poignant reflection on Jewish educational practices, Shuki Taylor, CEO of M, discusses the creation of a resource series designed to help educators and ...
13 Oct 2025
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Founding as an ongoing act: Arendt, authorship and Zionist future
12 Oct 2025
The essay reflects on Hannah Arendt’s insights into the challenges of sustaining a revolution, applying her ideas to contemporary Zionism. Arendt emphasized ...
12 Oct 2025
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Transforming workplace conflict: 7 lessons from JSJR’s pilot program
12 Oct 2025
In response to the burnout and workforce challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable (JSJR), in collaboration with ...
12 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
From reactive urgency to proactive agency: Reclaiming Zionism in its proper context
12 Oct 2025
Zohar Raviv argues for a transformative understanding of Zionism that transcends its recent survivalist narrative, emphasizing its roots as a proactive civil...
12 Oct 2025
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Back to a Zionist future
12 Oct 2025
Amidst global questioning of nation-states' relevance, this essay by Alex Pomson revisits the core tenets of Zionism, emphasizing its enduring significance. ...
12 Oct 2025
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The role of American Jewish philanthropy in Israel today
12 Oct 2025
American Jewish philanthropy plays a crucial yet complex role in supporting Israel, a dynamic that has evolved since even before the state's founding. Histor...
12 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Israeli diasporas: The normalization of the Zionist project
12 Oct 2025
Exploring the dynamics of Israeli diasporas, this essay discusses the evolving nature of the Zionist project and its implications on Jewish normalization. Wh...
12 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish philanthropy’s missing front
10 Oct 2025
In the aftermath of the tragic October 7, 2023 attacks, there is a concerning gap in the Jewish response framework: a comprehensive legal strategy. While sig...
10 Oct 2025
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Supporting work toward a shared society is vital for Israel
10 Oct 2025
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, Tamara Serwer Caldas advocates for the importance of building a shared society among Jewish and Arab I...
10 Oct 2025
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Trauma among youth: The quiet emergency in Israel, and the role of Diaspora giving
9 Oct 2025
The article discusses the escalation of trauma among Israeli youth following significant war events, such as the October 7 attacks, highlighting the critical...
9 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Philanthropy and responsibility: Marking two years since the Oct. 7 attacks
6 Oct 2025
Two years after the tragic attacks of October 7, 2023, the Jewish community's philanthropic spirit continues to illuminate a path through grief and hope. Cha...
6 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Blindness and brilliance: Oct. 7, two years on
6 Oct 2025
Reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, exactly two years on, the emotional narrative examines the day as the darkest since the Holocaust for the Jewish...
6 Oct 2025
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The Jewish future is not guaranteed
5 Oct 2025
Reflecting on the impact of the events of October 7, 2023, on the Jewish community worldwide, philanthropist Mike Leven argues that the Jewish future is not ...
5 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
To forgive is not to forget
1 Oct 2025
As Yom Kippur approaches, Rabbi David Stav reflects on the challenge of forgiveness amidst division within the Jewish community. Highlighting a personal stor...
1 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A Yom Kippur prayer for a year of healing for Israel
1 Oct 2025
As Israel grapples with the aftermath of recent conflicts and unprecedented challenges, the country's healthcare system stands as a symbol of resilience, emb...
1 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Troubling trends in public education demand Jewish leadership
30 Sep 2025
As public education increasingly incorporates ideological currents that marginalize Jews and Judaism, the North American Values Institute and the Zionist Rab...
30 Sep 2025
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Want better leaders? Start with better pay
30 Sep 2025
Rabbi Joshua Rabin argues that inadequate compensation is a significant yet overlooked factor contributing to burnout in the Jewish professional sector. Desp...
30 Sep 2025
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From devastation to hope: The power of shared values
29 Sep 2025
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, Nechama, a Jewish disaster relief organization, partnered with Week of Compassion, a Christia...
29 Sep 2025
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In the wake of disaster, a love letter
29 Sep 2025
Ashley Vandewart Lasher, the executive director of the Asheville Jewish Community Center, recounts her harrowing experience during Tropical Storm Helene in N...
29 Sep 2025
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Leadership and the courage of accountability
29 Sep 2025
Idana Goldberg dives into the topic of leadership accountability, drawing parallels between Talmudic teachings in Tractate Horayot and modern philanthropic p...
29 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
In the fight against antisemitism, passion isn’t enough
26 Sep 2025
Amid a resurgence of antisemitism in the United States, the Jewish community has responded with an outpouring of organization and funding, yet questions abou...
26 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Forty years later: Celebrating the sisterhood of female clergy
25 Sep 2025
The article reflects on the significant progress and ongoing challenges for female clergy within the Conservative Jewish movement, 40 years after the ordinat...
25 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Working to build interfaith bridges gives me hope
25 Sep 2025
Amidst a climate of division and despair reported by the M Hope Study among Jewish communal professionals, Matt Fieldman finds his optimism rekindled through...
25 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
From recreation to renewal: The role of Z3 in the evolution of JCCs as centers for Jewish belonging
25 Sep 2025
Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) have historically served as community hubs but have often lacked a strong focus on Jewish education and identity. This began ...
25 Sep 2025
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‘We want YOU!’: A creative approach to investing in the rabbinic pipeline
25 Sep 2025
Mem Global is addressing the decline in non-Orthodox rabbinic school enrollments by hosting a retreat in the Catskills aimed at inspiring young adults to con...
25 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A time for renewal and responsibility
22 Sep 2025
Momentum, an organization dedicated to empowering Jewish women since 2007, plays a crucial role in connecting Jewish women globally and fostering leadership ...
22 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Rosh Hashanah, resilience and a lesson for an uncertain world
22 Sep 2025
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur remind us of the uncertainty of the future, as emphasized by the somber liturgy of Unetaneh Tokef, which declares that our desti...
22 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why Talmud is the bedrock of my faith
19 Sep 2025
Rabbi Aviva Richman of the Hadar Institute reflects on why the Talmud remains the foundation of her faith, especially as we approach the introspective period...
19 Sep 2025
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Planting seeds of renewal: Philanthropy’s role in rebuilding early childhood education in Israel
19 Sep 2025
In the aftermath of the devastation in Israel's Gaza Envelope post-October 7, 2023, a transformative initiative focusing on early childhood education is unde...
19 Sep 2025
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Working with youth gives me hope
18 Sep 2025
Adina H. Frydman of Young Judaea Global reflects on the invigorating impact of engaging with youth, particularly in Zionist contexts. During a teen leadershi...
18 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The questions the American Jewish community must ask in the face of rampant antisemitism
18 Sep 2025
In the face of increasing antisemitism, as highlighted by recent statistics of anti-Jewish incidents in the U.S., the American Jewish community is urged to r...
18 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Families need more accessible ways to find meaning in Jewish holidays
18 Sep 2025
PJ Library is taking significant steps to make Jewish holidays more accessible to North American families, particularly those who might feel daunted by tradi...
18 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
College athletes can help confront campus antisemitism
17 Sep 2025
College athletes are emerging as influential allies in combating antisemitism on university campuses, using their prominence and the NCAA's Name, Image, Like...
17 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Seinfeld is right: It’s time for a Jewish standard
17 Sep 2025
In a recent talk, Jerry Seinfeld criticized the "Free Palestine" movement, likening it to a subtler form of hostility towards Jews than the KKK. The article ...
17 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Combating the latest disease in America — antisemitism in healthcare
17 Sep 2025
Antisemitism has emerged as a significant issue in the American healthcare system, posing risks not only to Jewish professionals but to patient care as a who...
17 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Here’s what renewal looks like in the Conservative movement
16 Sep 2025
Amidst discussions regarding the challenges facing the Conservative movement, Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto showcases a model of thriving renewal. By e...
16 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Torah of SRE: Modeling our values through Jewish wisdom
16 Sep 2025
As we approach the High Holy Days, the SRE Network introduces "The Torah of SRE," a new resource connecting Jewish values of safety, respect, and equity with...
16 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why we must invest in the campus ecosystem
15 Sep 2025
The article emphasizes the importance of investing in the college campus ecosystem to ensure it is a safe and supportive environment for Jewish students and ...
15 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Abraham Accords offer a model and a means for countering antisemitism on campus
15 Sep 2025
Marking the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, this article explores their potential as a model to counter antisemitism on college campuses through fo...
15 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Widening the frame: Rethinking how we understand impact in Jewish learning
12 Sep 2025
The Jim Joseph Foundation is advocating for a broader, more inclusive understanding of Jewish learning impacts. They emphasize moving away from rigid categor...
12 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The sword has been unsheathed again
12 Sep 2025
Drawing inspiration from a Talmudic story that parallels today's polarizing climate, Rabbi Benjamin Berger reflects on the unsettling trend of ideological vi...
12 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
What grief-born charities can teach about resilience and lasting impact
11 Sep 2025
In the wake of trauma, such as the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, families often channel their grief into charitable initiatives. Arnold Roth, c...
11 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Educating the educators: A trip to Israel for public school teachers
10 Sep 2025
Rabbi Amy S. Wallk, from Temple Beth El in Springfield, Massachusetts, led a group of diverse public school educators on a trip to Israel. The initiative, su...
10 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
In times of crisis, we need artists to build bridges, not boycotts
10 Sep 2025
Flo Low, founder of Bamah, argues against artist-led boycotts of Israeli arts institutions, advocating instead for artistic engagement that promotes dialogue...
10 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Supporting the people who hold the center: A community relations imperative
9 Sep 2025
Jewish community relations professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, from rising antisemitism and threats to democracy to internal polarization. The...
9 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Lessons from Red Lobster
9 Sep 2025
Dave Sorani, CEO of the Jewish Grad Organization (JGO), draws inspiration from Red Lobster's corporate resurgence to discuss strategic growth in the Jewish c...
9 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
It’s not in Heaven: The future of Judaism is here and now
7 Sep 2025
Daphne Macedonia addresses the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, emphasizing the importance of active involvement in Judaism, especially by the young...
7 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Conservative Judaism’s procedural paralysis
7 Sep 2025
Rabbi Joshua Rabin reflects on Conservative Judaism's focus on procedural debates, such as interfaith wedding officiation, arguing these discussions overshad...
7 Sep 2025
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Conservative rabbis are already engaging interfaith families, with or without the movement
7 Sep 2025
Conservative rabbis are independently taking steps to address interfaith family inclusion, despite the formal position of the Conservative movement remaining...
7 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Beyond the battlefield: Why mental health must be part of Israel’s war effort
5 Sep 2025
As Israel engaged in the Swords of Iron war, the focus was primarily on physical protection for soldiers, with Jewish communities worldwide raising significa...
5 Sep 2025