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eJewishPhilanthropy Why we must march together 21 Apr
A unique and diverse group from Israel's hi-tech and philanthropic sectors will participate in this year's March of the Living at Auschwitz-Birkenau, spearhe...
21 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred 21 Apr
Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultur...
21 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re building the ark, one proud young Jew at a time 21 Apr
Aya Shechter emphasizes the need for a proactive rather than reactive approach to Jewish resilience, particularly in response to antisemitism. By drawing on ...
21 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Seize the opportunities: A call for renewing Catholic-Jewish collaboration  11 Apr
Easter remains a challenging time for Jewish communities due to continuing negative theological interpretations associated with the holiday. However, the art...
11 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Why is this Passover Seder an invitation to imagine better futures? 11 Apr
Passover is more than a remembrance of liberation; it serves as a participatory framework for imagining Jewish futures. The holiday's traditions, such as ret...
11 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The Seder: Where we all become Jewish educators and learners 11 Apr
Passover Seders serve as a critical opportunity for Jewish families to engage in both education and tradition, with 62% of American Jews participating in the...
11 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The Jewish values of asking questions and being prepared for the answers 10 Apr
Jewish tradition places a high value on asking questions and being receptive to answers, which is a crucial skill reflected in both ancient narratives and mo...
10 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Diversability’ and the Four Sons 10 Apr
The discussion of the Four Sons in the Pesach Seder offers profound insights into diversity and the appreciation of varying abilities. This metaphor extends ...
10 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Passover: The holiday of public relations 10 Apr
Passover is reimagined as not just a holiday of Jewish memory but also a strategic communications opportunity in Warren Cohen's narrative on Jewish storytell...
10 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Interpretation is a creative skill we need in the age of generative AI 9 Apr
In the era of generative AI, fostering the Jewish tradition of creative interpretation is essential in education. This perspective is emphasized by rabbinica...
9 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The beautiful chaos of microgiving 9 Apr
Jamie Geller, the chief communications officer for Aish, shares her experiences with microgiving, a fundraising approach that democratizes philanthropy by en...
9 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy When chocolate isn’t a gimmick but a gateway 8 Apr
Exploring the concept of a Chocolate Seder, this piece highlights an innovative approach to engaging individuals with Jewish tradition through a playful and ...
8 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Can we please stop talking about antisemitism? 8 Apr
Rabbi Mendel Teldon argues that Jewish identity should not be defined by the struggle against antisemitism, but rather by positive engagement with Judaism. H...
8 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Building a data-driven synagogue 7 Apr
Synagogues like Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are increasingly turning to data-driven strategies to enhance community engagement and improve op...
7 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy You can’t solve antisemitism. But you can raise a generation of vibrant, proud young Jews. 7 Apr
Leading philanthropist Barry Finestone argues that Jewish communal resources should be focused more on building a vibrant Jewish identity than solely combati...
7 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Turning Good Deeds Day into lasting impact: 5 lessons for Jewish nonprofits 4 Apr
Good Deeds Day, initiated in 2007 by Israeli philanthropist Shari Arison, has evolved into a global event uniting people across different nations in acts of ...
4 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Beyond the big tent: Harnessing pluralism to forge Jewish identity  4 Apr
This piece explores the potential of pluralism to strengthen Jewish identity by fostering deep engagements across different faiths and viewpoints. The author...
4 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Reinventing Hebrew school? Think about your audience first 3 Apr
In a bid to address plummeting Hebrew school enrollment and adapt to the diverse needs of self-identified unaffiliated Jewish families, a research initiative...
3 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy We must fight for Jewish students — and our values 3 Apr
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, argues that Jewish students on college campuses are facing an alarming rise in antisemitic attacks an...
3 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Tefillah as TORAH: Tools of Resilience and Hope 2 Apr
In a world fraught with challenges, utilizing tefillah (Jewish prayer) as a tool for building spiritual resilience is gaining attention. Educator Eliana Ligh...
2 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Vibes are not enough: Israel education needs research 2 Apr
The article argues for a shift in North American Jewish education from focusing on the "vibes" of Israel education toward research-based strategies. Although...
2 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Israel education: What’s next?  1 Apr
With young Jewish students increasingly engaging with digital platforms, educators are innovating in Israel education through platforms like Unpacked for Edu...
1 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy On philanthropic responsibility, hope and ‘vice signaling’ 1 Apr
Maxyne Finkelstein discusses the growing trend of pessimistic messaging, or "vice signaling," which undermines confidence and fosters negativity. She argues ...
1 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Rebuilding better’: A provocation and a guide to building the Israel we envision — not recreating what was 31 Mar
The article highlights the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding Israel following the crises observed since October 2023. It stresses the importance of ...
31 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re the Israelis who ‘get it’ 31 Mar
The concept of Jewish peoplehood, often considered a distinct identity beyond religion, culture, or nationality, is highlighted as a crucial aspect of both f...
31 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Finding nourishment for the body and soul with the Jews of Uganda 31 Mar
The article explores Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg's transformative experience visiting the Abayudaya, the Jewish community in Uganda, who uniquely blend their sp...
31 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Back to basics: Critical moments in Israel-Diaspora relations 28 Mar
The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established sin...
28 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Why the Torah should be our North Star 28 Mar
This piece underscores the Torah's role as a guiding force in addressing contemporary Jewish challenges, as supported by a new report from the Pardes Institu...
28 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy A diagnosis for the Jewish future: Andrés Spokoiny’s address to JFN 2025 28 Mar
In a thought-provoking address at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network conference, Andrs Spokoiny examines the metaphorical "illnesses" plaguing the Jewish commun...
28 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy The ‘new’ Jewish problem, and how to solve it 27 Mar
The aftermath of October 7 has jolted Jewish communities worldwide, challenging the perception of a harmonious Jewish "golden age." This shift has exposed th...
27 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish alums can help fix universities that flunked their post-10/7 test 27 Mar
In the wake of the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, American universities have faced criticism for their handling of rising antisemitism, with many Jew...
27 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Winning battles, losing minds: The real fight for Israel on campus 27 Mar
David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, discusses the shifting dynamics on college campuses regarding Israel advocacy. While notable victo...
27 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Reimagining Jewish citizenship in perilous times: A call for a clear articulation and standards for Jewish civics education 26 Mar
Jewish communities today are facing significant challenges and opportunities, including polarization, rising antisemitism, and political shifts, particularly...
26 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Becoming, belonging and building: Thresholds for Jewish college students 26 Mar
Jewish Threshold Development Theory is being applied by Hillel to support Jewish college students in navigating identity, community, and contribution amidst ...
26 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy When the helpers need help 26 Mar
After the devastating loss of their home in the Eaton Fire, Michael Sidman and his husband Raffi Petrosian experienced an overwhelming wave of support from f...
26 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy World Jewry, Zionism and the State of Israel 25 Mar
Rabbi Sid Schwarz discusses the historical and evolving relationship between world Jewry, the Zionist movement, and the State of Israel. He reflects on how A...
25 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Black America and Israel: A strategic realignment of power and purpose 25 Mar
This article discusses the strategic realignment between Black America and Israel, emphasizing the shared struggles and potential for mutual empowerment. A r...
25 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy A vision-based approach to Israel engagement 24 Mar
Adam Levi argues for a new approach to Israel engagement, emphasizing critical and active engagement over the historically passive relationship many American...
24 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish Climate Trust — why now? 24 Mar
The Jewish Climate Trust has been launched as a think-and-do tank to enhance the Jewish community and Israel's response to the climate crisis. Co-chaired by ...
24 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Spinning, fast and slow 21 Mar
Rabbinic leadership often resembles the quick, intuitive "spinning" of goats' hair as described in Exodus, necessitating rapid responses and decision-making....
21 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Strengthening Jewish education from the inside out: Supporting our teachers 21 Mar
The management of Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) presents a response to Hillel David Rapp's critique on Jewish day schools' investment prioriti...
21 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Judaea Viva’: Remembering Ted Comet, z”l 20 Mar
The article commemorates the life and legacy of Ted Comet, a distinguished Jewish communal leader, who passed away at the age of 100. Notable for his involve...
20 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Redefining the role of Jewish day schools 20 Mar
Jewish day schools in the U.S. currently serve fewer than 5% of non-Orthodox Jewish children, missing an opportunity to strengthen Jewish identity and commun...
20 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy From outsiders to equal partners: An Israeli-American story of belonging and leadership 20 Mar
This article highlights the significant milestone for the Israeli-American community as the Israeli-American Council (IAC) has been officially recognized as ...
20 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Bridging divides: Why young American and Israeli Jewish leaders must learn from each other 19 Mar
In the wake of recent global Jewish challenges, the Bronfman Fellowship facilitated critical dialogues between young American and Israeli Jews, confronting c...
19 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Fostering a leadership pipeline for the Jewish future 19 Mar
Josh Joseph, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, emphasizes the necessity of developing a robust leadership pipeline within the Jewish nonprofit ...
19 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy In the Trump 2.0 era, what’s a foundation to do? 19 Mar
In the evolving political landscape under the Trump administration, Jewish nonprofits and foundations face challenges in addressing policies that impact core...
19 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy How small grants create big impact 18 Mar
Jewish social impact organizations are currently dealing with increased demands for their services while facing challenges in securing funding. In response, ...
18 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy At last, a Jewish therapeutic school: A parent’s perspective 18 Mar
Shoshana Moskowitz shares her deeply personal narrative about the struggles faced by her son Moshe, who battles with anxiety and ADHD. Despite supportive eff...
18 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Lee Zeldin, the first Jewish EPA administrator, needs a refresher on Jewish values 17 Mar
Lee Zeldin, the first Jewish administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has faced criticism for his role in dismantling environmental regula...
17 Mar