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What every Jewish nonprofit leader needs to know about AI
4 Sep 2025
Jewish nonprofit leaders are notably unprepared for the integration of AI within their organizations, with only 2% having fully embraced it, despite its pote...
4 Sep 2025
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The gender pay gap is not inevitable
4 Sep 2025
The ongoing gender pay gap in the Jewish nonprofit sector is a critical issue that requires urgent attention and action. Rachel Gildiner, writing for eJewish...
4 Sep 2025
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When a perfect storm drives donors
3 Sep 2025
The American Technion Society (ATS) has seen an unexpected surge in planned donations from new donors, including children of Holocaust survivors and disillus...
3 Sep 2025
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A cure for Jewish communal burnout? Ancient Jewish wisdom
2 Sep 2025
Amidst increasing antisemitism and societal polarization, Jewish communal professionals face burnout, threatening the infrastructure of Jewish life. Barry Fi...
2 Sep 2025
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Building systems of care
2 Sep 2025
Elisheva Thompson emphasizes the crucial role of robust organizational systems in supporting Jewish communal professionals. In response to Barry Finestone's ...
2 Sep 2025
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Fund the talent, or forget the cause
2 Sep 2025
In the Jewish nonprofit sector, there is a pressing need to address worker burnout and prioritize the well-being of employees. With many professionals facing...
2 Sep 2025
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Thanks but no thanks: What Jewish professionals really want
2 Sep 2025
In "Thanks but no thanks: What Jewish professionals really want," leadership consultant Nahma Nadich articulates the crisis facing Jewish communal profession...
2 Sep 2025
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Labor Day reminder: Policies aren’t enough when it comes to paid leave
28 Aug 2025
As Labor Day brings attention to the achievements of American workers, a study by the Women's Rabbinic Network exposes critical issues regarding paid leave i...
28 Aug 2025
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It’s time to take a serious look at digital engagement
27 Aug 2025
In an era where community is being redefined by digital platforms, the Jewish community must adapt to engage youth effectively online. As traditional in-pers...
27 Aug 2025
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Unapologetically Jewish and stronger than ever
27 Aug 2025
Jewish students in Ontario are increasingly facing antisemitism on university campuses, but many are combating this by embracing their Jewish identity more o...
27 Aug 2025
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What the data reveals about the parent-camp partnership
26 Aug 2025
Nila Rosen, senior director of learning and research at the Foundation for Jewish Camp, explores the evolving expectations of parents for communication from ...
26 Aug 2025
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The Torah tells us how to handle the widespread fraud at the World Zionist Congress
25 Aug 2025
Following allegations of electoral fraud in the recent World Zionist Congress elections, this piece draws on Torah principles to argue for accountability and...
25 Aug 2025
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The crisis we’re ignoring: Who’s caring for the people who hold up the Jewish world?
25 Aug 2025
Barry Finestone, CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation, highlights a looming crisis within the Jewish community: the burnout facing the essential professionals wh...
25 Aug 2025
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Why Jewish texts matter in Israel education
21 Aug 2025
Increasing numbers of American Jews are searching for meaningful ways to understand Israel, with Jewish texts offering a path forward by integrating these te...
21 Aug 2025
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For now, give until it feels less bad
20 Aug 2025
Andrea Freedman discusses the evolving fund-raising strategies within the Jewish community, especially in response to crises such as the recent Oct. 7 attack...
20 Aug 2025
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Stop censoring your rabbi
20 Aug 2025
As the High Holidays approach, the role of rabbis in providing moral and spiritual guidance is crucial, especially amid current global and local crises such ...
20 Aug 2025
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Hope in action: The transformative impact of Jewish summer camp connections
19 Aug 2025
Jewish summer camps in North America, supported by the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Campers2Gether and Summer Shlichut programs, are creating profound connecti...
19 Aug 2025
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The covenant of overnight Jewish summer camp is broken, and it must be restored
18 Aug 2025
Jewish summer camps have historically relied on a strong, unspoken covenant between parents and camp staff, emphasizing trust and autonomy. Over time, this t...
18 Aug 2025
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On and off the playing field, JCC Maccabi Games play a crucial role for Jewish teens
14 Aug 2025
The JCC Maccabi Games serve as a vital venue for Jewish teens, fostering Jewish identity and community engagement, especially for those not involved in other...
14 Aug 2025
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Don’t plan for succession. Plan for success.
13 Aug 2025
Avi S. Olitzky argues for a shift from traditional succession planning to "success planning" in organizations. This approach emphasizes building enduring ins...
13 Aug 2025
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For Jewish leaders, sustainable growth starts by looking inward
13 Aug 2025
Jewish leaders, particularly religious ones, are grappling with unprecedented challenges like rising antisemitism and the pressures following significant eve...
13 Aug 2025
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How Jewish camp models the leadership our communities need
12 Aug 2025
Jewish camps have proven to be pivotal in fostering leadership and community resilience among young people. This summer's challenges, from Middle East confli...
12 Aug 2025
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From disaster to revival: Israel’s Academic Kibbutz and the rebirth of a generation
12 Aug 2025
Faced with the challenge of mobilizing a seemingly "lost" generation, Israel sees a potential renewal through the establishment of the Academic Kibbutz. Desp...
12 Aug 2025
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Piercing the solitude of the financially insecure Jewish college student
11 Aug 2025
A new report by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women highlights the challenging experiences of financi...
11 Aug 2025
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Let’s not trip and fall in our pursuit of social justice
11 Aug 2025
Jewish tradition emphasizes a balance of Torah, prayer, and acts of loving-kindness. As the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism focuses on social justic...
11 Aug 2025
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Middle-class Jewish families are struggling to stay afloat and it’s time for a real solution
7 Aug 2025
The economic pressures on middle-class Jewish families in America are severe, driven by high costs associated with Jewish living such as day school tuition, ...
7 Aug 2025
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Boosting teacher salaries: A promising approach from Denver Jewish Day School
7 Aug 2025
Denver Jewish Day School (DJDS) has successfully piloted an innovative approach to teacher compensation by establishing a teacher salary endowment fund. Amid...
7 Aug 2025
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The real barrier to Israel education isn’t the conflict. It’s us.
6 Aug 2025
Jewish educators across North America face challenges in teaching about Israel, especially concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, due to a lack of inst...
6 Aug 2025
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Before we engage others, we need to engage each other: How Jewish Cincinnati’s leaders strengthen community
6 Aug 2025
Cincinnati, a medium-sized city with historic roots in Reform Judaism, exemplifies a dynamic model of Jewish community engagement through collaborative initi...
6 Aug 2025
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Reflecting on safety from a safe room
6 Aug 2025
Traveling to Israel as part of a JFNA Pride Month delegation, the author found an unexpected sense of safety and belonging despite the ongoing conflict, high...
6 Aug 2025
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All of Israel is responsible for one another
5 Aug 2025
In the wake of the Gaza humanitarian crisis, Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch underscores the dual responsibility of Jews to care for global humanity while also priorit...
5 Aug 2025
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Teens need opportunities for inspirational, judgement-free learning and mentorship, both inside and outside of school
4 Aug 2025
In a response to the proposed model of dividing Jewish education into formal academic and informal experiences, leaders from NCSY assert that the spiritual j...
4 Aug 2025
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Don’t model antisemitism education on diversity training
4 Aug 2025
With the rise in antisemitism, Jewish advocates have considered adopting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training models to address the issue. However...
4 Aug 2025
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There’s no real competition in philanthropy, only collective impact
4 Aug 2025
Following the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, numerous organizations mobilized to aid Israel, highlighting the power of collective impact in philanthrop...
4 Aug 2025
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Jewish education’s double payment problem — and a creative solution
31 Jul 2025
The article examines the financial dilemma faced by Jewish day schools, particularly the issue of paying for both in-school and external informal Jewish educ...
31 Jul 2025
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Engaging Jewish start-up entrepreneurs in philanthropy: The story behind A Good Option
30 Jul 2025
Yadin Kaufmann, a venture capitalist and social entrepreneur, established Tmura, The Israeli Public Service Venture Fund, in 2002 to incentivize Israeli tech...
30 Jul 2025
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A bridge over troubled water: Why online encounters are an inseparable part of Jewish education
30 Jul 2025
Online encounters have become a vital component of Jewish education, serving as a bridge between teens in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Initiative...
30 Jul 2025
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Faith-driven feminism after Oct. 7, 2023: Showing up when it’s hard
29 Jul 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks, Rabba Daphne Lazar Price reflects on the vital role of interfaith feminist alliances in combating antisemit...
29 Jul 2025
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‘To everything there is a season,’ and now is the time for business
29 Jul 2025
The article highlights the significant role tourism and economic collaboration play in Israel's resilience amid crises, exemplified by Oren's small eatery re...
29 Jul 2025
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The case for reflection in Israel education
28 Jul 2025
Gilad Peled, an experienced Israel educator, makes a compelling argument for the importance of structured reflection in Israel educational trips. He shares i...
28 Jul 2025
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Jewish educators need a seat at the AI table
25 Jul 2025
Jewish educators face critical challenges in integrating AI into their teaching methodologies, particularly as the American Federation of Teachers launches a...
25 Jul 2025
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Are we talking about 1948, 1967 or Oct. 7, 2023: Understanding campus conversations about Israel
25 Jul 2025
Conversations about Israel on college campuses are increasingly intense and complex, with three distinct narratives emerging. First, the '1948 conversation' ...
25 Jul 2025
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One people, too many campuses: It’s time to rethink Jewish professional education
25 Jul 2025
Facing declining enrollments and financial challenges, Jewish colleges and seminaries in America are urged to consider collaboration and consolidation. With ...
25 Jul 2025
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Passing the mic: How we let students take the lead
24 Jul 2025
Future Tense is a podcast initiated by the Shalom Hartman Institute to bring the voices of young Jewish leaders to the forefront, amidst the challenging land...
24 Jul 2025
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Democratic Israel lives: Responding to Omer Bartov yet again
24 Jul 2025
Menachem Z. Rosensaft critically responds to Professor Omer Bartov's New York Times interview where Bartov accused Israel of heading towards becoming an apar...
24 Jul 2025
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My identity as a progressive Zionist Jew shouldn’t be at stake
24 Jul 2025
Jenna Harris reflects on the growing challenge faced by progressive Zionist Jews reconciling their identity with criticisms of Israel, especially after recen...
24 Jul 2025
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What Cirque du Soleil taught me about donor stewardship
23 Jul 2025
Drawing inspiration from a Cirque du Soleil show that catered to even those in the cheapest seats, Ben Vorspan argues for a reevaluation of donor engagement ...
23 Jul 2025
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Can we plan for an American Jewish future?
22 Jul 2025
In an exploration of the American Jewish community's future, Jewish leaders and thinkers conducted "war games" to envision possible scenarios for the next 25...
22 Jul 2025
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Jewish funders must refocus on Ukraine before it’s too late
22 Jul 2025
Karyn Grossman Gershon, CEO of Project Kesher, emphasizes the urgency for Jewish philanthropists to recommit support to Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with R...
22 Jul 2025
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How a network of sci-tech schools in Israel offers a model for Haredi integration
21 Jul 2025
The Israel Sci-Tech School Network (ISTS) is pioneering a successful model for integrating Haredi individuals into the Israeli army and workforce without sac...
21 Jul 2025