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The hidden cantor: Why members of our clergy are missing from the picture
5 Dec 2025
Cantor Vladimir Lapin addresses the persistent oversight of cantors within Jewish clerical frameworks, highlighting their essential, yet often unrecognized, ...
5 Dec 2025
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Atra study’s data point on LGBTQ+ rabbinical students is a cause for celebration and hope — and a charge
4 Dec 2025
A recent Atra report highlights that over half of students in non-Orthodox rabbinical programs identify as LGBTQ+, a statistic that both celebrates the progr...
4 Dec 2025
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Revisiting centralized communal philanthropy: A deeper look at the federation model and its future
4 Dec 2025
The article explores the evolving landscape of Jewish federations and their philanthropic models as they adapt to changing generational values and economic r...
4 Dec 2025
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A Jewish education for all our children
4 Dec 2025
Rachel Lerner discusses the pressing need for Jewish educational institutions to adopt more inclusive practices for neurodivergent children within their comm...
4 Dec 2025
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New research indicates how we should talk to young American Christians about Israel
3 Dec 2025
The recent study conducted by BZ Media and Makor Analytics examines how young American Christians, who increasingly identify as non-denominational rather tha...
3 Dec 2025
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Fighting for my country, struggling for a home
3 Dec 2025
Sergeant First Class Itamar Hayun, a longtime IDF reservist, narrates his struggle to secure affordable housing while serving his country. Facing high living...
3 Dec 2025
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Don’t speak for us — speak with us
3 Dec 2025
Shai Assulin, a coordinator for the Jerusalem Municipality's Special Needs Department, emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation for individuals w...
3 Dec 2025
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Bar-Ilan’s Sunflower Center offers a model for how institutions can help Israel heal
2 Dec 2025
Bar-Ilan University's Sunflower Center is offering a framework for resilience and recovery after the trauma experienced by Israel, especially following the e...
2 Dec 2025
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5 things I’ve learned about the role Jewish books play in our lives
1 Dec 2025
Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature c...
1 Dec 2025
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‘Make a friend before you need a friend’
30 Nov 2025
The narrative emphasizes the importance of interfaith collaboration, illustrated through the swift community response to a firebombing at the residence of Pe...
30 Nov 2025
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Leading with ‘y’all’
26 Nov 2025
Jason Plotkin, executive director of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, explores the power of language in fostering connection and belonging in Jewi...
26 Nov 2025
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Finding light in the dark
26 Nov 2025
In light of growing polarization and discomfort within the Jewish community, notably concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this piece emphasizes the s...
26 Nov 2025
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3 ways to unpack Atra’s new rabbinic leadership study with your team
25 Nov 2025
A new study by Atra, "From Calling to Career: Mapping the Current State and Future of Rabbinic Leadership," provides valuable insights for organizations supp...
25 Nov 2025
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We don’t (only) have a rabbinic pipeline problem
24 Nov 2025
The article discusses the recent Atra report, which reveals that over half of non-Orthodox rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+ and brings to light the str...
24 Nov 2025
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How the law will protect Jewish New Yorkers, even under a Mamdani administration
24 Nov 2025
As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office amidst concerns over his stance on antisemitism, the Jewish community is reassured by the robust legal framework i...
24 Nov 2025
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Jewish literacy offers the key to holding more than one truth
24 Nov 2025
Jewish literacy is essential for embracing the complexity and contradictions inherent in human existence, allowing us to hold multiple truths and resist bina...
24 Nov 2025
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The dangerous logic behind Mamdani’s synagogue critique
24 Nov 2025
Rabba Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, critiques Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis' stance on a recent Nefesh B'Nef...
24 Nov 2025
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Can’t Israelis be humanitarians?
21 Nov 2025
Ophelie Namiech, a French-Israeli humanitarian worker, explores the complexities of her identity and the perception of Israeli humanitarians in the global ar...
21 Nov 2025
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Leveraging intergenerational wisdom in formal Jewish education
21 Nov 2025
Jewish education often overlooks the invaluable resource of grandparents, who possess a wealth of cultural stories, traditions, and lived experiences. Rather...
21 Nov 2025
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Rethinking how we critique Hillel and its educators
20 Nov 2025
Hillel International's educational approach is scrutinized for potentially prioritizing inclusivity over substantial Jewish content on university campuses. T...
20 Nov 2025
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Moderate consensus won at the WZC. Now Diaspora Jews must follow through
20 Nov 2025
At the recent World Zionist Congress (WZC), a significant consensus was reached among representatives from various ideological backgrounds, demonstrating a c...
20 Nov 2025
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Template thank-you notes undermine donor retention
20 Nov 2025
In her article, Deborah Kaplan Polivy emphasizes the critical role of personalized donor acknowledgments in nonprofit retention strategies. She argues that u...
20 Nov 2025
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After Gaza, the war on antisemitism continues: Moving from coordination to collaboration
19 Nov 2025
Jewish and Israeli communities face heightened challenges, with rising antisemitism and internal divisions necessitating unprecedented levels of cooperation ...
19 Nov 2025
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It’s not GivingTuesday — it’s ‘Too-Late Tuesday’
18 Nov 2025
Rabbi Igael Iggy Gurin-Malous, writing for eJewishPhilanthropy, advocates for moving GivingTuesday to the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, as a civic ritual of g...
18 Nov 2025
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The strategic majority: Rethinking Israel engagement on campus
17 Nov 2025
Amid rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college campuses, engaging students through career-oriented experiences offers a promising alt...
17 Nov 2025
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What will Jewish education look like in 2050?
17 Nov 2025
As Jewish communities look towards 2050, they face the challenge of re-envisioning education to remain engaging and relevant amidst rapid global changes and ...
17 Nov 2025
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Why Wexner alumni mentors keep coming back
16 Nov 2025
Wexner Foundation's professional mentoring program highlights the enduring commitment of alumni who frequently return as mentors, driven by a sense of commun...
16 Nov 2025
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Why do Wexner alumni mentors keep saying yes?
16 Nov 2025
Wexner Foundation alumni mentors continuously engage in the mentoring program to nurture emerging Jewish leaders, viewing it as a mutually beneficial relatio...
16 Nov 2025
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The compass, not the crossroads, defines us
14 Nov 2025
In the context of the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Washington D.C., Stephen D. Smith explores the metaphor of the compass versus...
14 Nov 2025
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We gather this year at a moment of return and reckoning
14 Nov 2025
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) convenes more than 2,000 Jewish leaders at the 2025 General Assembly in Washington, D.C., focusing on three critic...
14 Nov 2025
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How to foster professional development for mission-driven organizations
13 Nov 2025
Rabbi Josh Joseph, Executive Vice President and COO of the Orthodox Union, explores the concept of fostering professional development within mission-driven o...
13 Nov 2025
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How to support Israel and still have your grandchildren speak to you
13 Nov 2025
Generational divides within American Jewish families regarding views on Israel are common, with younger generations perceiving Israel as a powerful nation ra...
13 Nov 2025
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Educating about a changed Israel
12 Nov 2025
In the aftermath of the transformative events in Israel post-October 7th attacks, Jewish educators are evolving the way Israel is taught across North America...
12 Nov 2025
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Post-adrenaline leadership
11 Nov 2025
As the immediate crisis following the October 7 attacks in Israel subsides, Jewish campus professionals are reflecting on their roles and responsibilities mo...
11 Nov 2025
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Diversity under fire: What a multicultural hospital can teach the world
11 Nov 2025
The Hadassah Medical Organization, a prominent Jerusalem-based hospital established by the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America, demonstrates how...
11 Nov 2025
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From transaction to covenant: Rethinking clergy-congregation contract negotiations
11 Nov 2025
In the context of synagogue leadership, reevaluating clergy-congregation contract negotiations from a transactional model to a covenant-based approach can en...
11 Nov 2025
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Awareness training needs to be Jewish philanthropy’s next frontier in safety
10 Nov 2025
The Jewish community has made significant progress in security measures over the past decade, yet recent events reveal that physical barriers alone aren't su...
10 Nov 2025
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The murky middle is where the Jewish future lies
7 Nov 2025
The article by Jessica Leving Siegel discusses the need for Jewish institutions to embrace the "murky middle," a space of nuanced dialogue rather than divisi...
7 Nov 2025
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Holding the Jewish center: A call to philanthropic leadership
6 Nov 2025
In light of the increasing antisemitism and polarization in both the United States and Israel, Phil Siegel calls upon Jewish philanthropists to take a leader...
6 Nov 2025
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When disaster strikes: A model of Jewish philanthropy in action
6 Nov 2025
When devastating floods struck Central Texas during the July 4 weekend, the Austin Jewish community rapidly mobilized a philanthropic response, raising nearl...
6 Nov 2025
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The forgotten pogrom and the fate of Libya’s Jews
5 Nov 2025
The article sheds light on the 1945 pogrom in Libya, a devastating attack on the Jewish community that marked the beginning of the end for one of the world's...
5 Nov 2025
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The rise of Mamdanism
5 Nov 2025
The rise of "Mamdanism," marked by Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, signals a political shift that could affect American Jewry's options nat...
5 Nov 2025
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The allies we didn’t expect
4 Nov 2025
Facing a surge in antisemitism, the Jewish community, traditionally accustomed to self-reliance due to historical necessity, is discovering unexpected allies...
4 Nov 2025
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Why Jewish philanthropy should back solar for nonprofits – even after incentives end
4 Nov 2025
Jewish nonprofits are encouraged to adopt solar energy as a strategy to cut operational costs and align with Jewish teachings on environmental stewardship. T...
4 Nov 2025
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Who wants to be a Minyanaire: How WhatsApp saved our minyan
4 Nov 2025
Congregation Bnai Amoona, a Conservative synagogue in St. Louis, tackled waning minyan attendance by leveraging modern technology. Spearheaded by the rabbis ...
4 Nov 2025
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Making interfaith families a valued part of Jewish communities
3 Nov 2025
A recent review by the Center for Radically Inclusive Judaism highlights the ongoing challenges interfaith families face in feeling fully integrated into Jew...
3 Nov 2025
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The role of digital literacy in the fight against online antisemitism
3 Nov 2025
In the face of rampant online antisemitism and conspiracy theories, digital literacy emerges as a critical tool to combat misinformation. With hate speech sp...
3 Nov 2025
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Jewish worship: It’s time for some creative disruption
31 Oct 2025
Jewish worship practices can benefit from creative disruption, suggests Cantor Rabbi Hillary Chorny, who reflects on her experiences with various synagogues ...
31 Oct 2025
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The next generations are already giving in their own ways. Is your Jewish organization meeting them where they are?
31 Oct 2025
Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly making their mark as active donors within the Jewish community, challenging the notion that their philanthropy will on...
31 Oct 2025
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When the system is broken, it’s time to roll up our sleeves
30 Oct 2025
The 39th World Zionist Congress highlighted the need for reform within Zionist institutions, reflecting concerns over political influence overshadowing the o...
30 Oct 2025