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From ‘Surge’ to strength: Rebuilding our community connection to Israel
30 Oct 2025
In the fallout of the traumatic October 7 attacks on Israel, Jewish engagement, particularly in North America, has surged with increased connection and parti...
30 Oct 2025
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When crisis calls, collaboration answers: A new model for philanthropic response
30 Oct 2025
In response to the antisemitic attack in Boulder on June 1, 2025, local Jewish organizations redefined crisis management by adopting a collaborative approach...
30 Oct 2025
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‘We’ll always have day school’: The relationship between Jewish nostalgia and Jewish fluency
29 Oct 2025
Exploring the intertwined relationship between Jewish nostalgia and fluency, the piece reflects on the critical role Jewish day schools play in fostering str...
29 Oct 2025
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End of Gaza war offers a historic opportunity to reengage young Jews worldwide
28 Oct 2025
After the agreement ending the Gaza war, there is a unique opportunity to reengage young Jews globally, addressing the growing disconnect with Israel exacerb...
28 Oct 2025
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Leverage the potential of legacy giving to sustain Jewish communities
28 Oct 2025
Jewish organizations, amid an era of uncertainty, are encouraged to adopt legacy giving as a strategy to ensure their future sustainability. This form of phi...
28 Oct 2025
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It’s not too late for post-Oct. 7 leadership do-overs
28 Oct 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, Jewish community leaders faced the challenge of balancing organizational missions with the person...
28 Oct 2025
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Results by the numbers: An imperative for end-of-year fundraising
26 Oct 2025
In the competitive end-of-year fundraising season, nonprofits need to stand out by utilizing data-driven strategies to tailor their campaigns effectively. Th...
26 Oct 2025
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Taking the battle to social media
26 Oct 2025
Amid rising antisemitism on social media, Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) and TalkIsrael are intensifying their efforts to promote Jewish and Israeli pride on colleg...
26 Oct 2025
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Freedom is only the beginning: What former hostages can learn from Holocaust survivors
24 Oct 2025
As Israeli hostages are freed and reunite with their families, the Jewish community is reminded of the long road to healing that lies ahead, inspired by the ...
24 Oct 2025
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Man of God, man for good: Rabbi Moshe Hauer
23 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, former co-executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, is remembered fondly by his colleagues for his passion, humility, and dedication...
23 Oct 2025
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5 lessons on mergers in this moment of change
23 Oct 2025
The article discusses how Moving Traditions successfully acquired jGirls+ by embracing feminist ideals in their merger process. In a climate of significant c...
23 Oct 2025
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Walls alone won’t hold: Filling the well of Jewish life
22 Oct 2025
In the wake of escalating antisemitism, Jewish philanthropy has dramatically increased funding for security and advocacy efforts. However, leaders like Damma...
22 Oct 2025
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When advocacy works — and what it teaches us about Jewish responsibility
22 Oct 2025
Warren H. Cohn discusses the successful advocacy campaign he led against the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention's appropriation of the term genocide to...
22 Oct 2025
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Being a religious Jew: Practice, thought, feeling, belief — or something else?
22 Oct 2025
The article explores the fluidity and depth of Jewish identity through the lens of Rabbi Ethan Daniel Davidson's unconventional journey towards ordination. I...
22 Oct 2025
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Have Jewish philanthropists joined “The Surge” in studying Jewish wisdom?
21 Oct 2025
In light of the growing interest in Jewish identity following recent antisemitic events, the Jewish Funders Network has launched "Jewish Wisdom for Philanthr...
21 Oct 2025
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A sanctuary on campus: Hebrew classrooms at American universities after Oct. 7, 2023
21 Oct 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, Hebrew language classes at American universities have become sanctuaries for students seeking con...
21 Oct 2025
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We cannot forget the fallen
20 Oct 2025
The emotional plea highlights the ongoing struggle of families whose loved ones, taken as hostages, remain unreturned after their deaths in Gaza. Leah Goldin...
20 Oct 2025
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Turning the page
20 Oct 2025
Mark S. Charendoff of the Maimonides Fund outlines the critical challenges facing American Jews and Israel in the wake of recent turmoil in Gaza. He emphasiz...
20 Oct 2025
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The emergency isn’t over: Why Jewish philanthropy must stay in crisis mode after the war
17 Oct 2025
Following the recent war and the freeing of hostages, the Jewish community has been remarkable in its quick, united, and effective response to the crisis, ra...
17 Oct 2025
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Remembering my chavruta: Rabbi Moshe Hauer, z”l
17 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on the profound impact of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zl, highlighting their unique relationship despite their differing religious backgrou...
17 Oct 2025
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Will Diaspora Jews support the ‘Sparta State’?
16 Oct 2025
The article examines the evolving relationship between Diaspora Jews and Israel, particularly as the country's current political climate challenges tradition...
16 Oct 2025
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The hostages are home. The fight is far from over
16 Oct 2025
The release of hostages marks a significant moment in Jewish history, but the struggle against antisemitism continues. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-D...
16 Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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