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Cincinnati, a medium-sized city with historic roots in Reform Judaism, exemplifies a dynamic model of Jewish community engagement through collaborative initi...

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...

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...

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...

With the rise in antisemitism, Jewish advocates have considered adopting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training models to address the issue. However...

Following the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, numerous organizations mobilized to aid Israel, highlighting the power of collective impact in philanthrop...

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...

Yadin Kaufmann, a venture capitalist and social entrepreneur, established Tmura, The Israeli Public Service Venture Fund, in 2002 to incentivize Israeli tech...

Online encounters have become a vital component of Jewish education, serving as a bridge between teens in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Initiative...

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...

The article highlights the significant role tourism and economic collaboration play in Israel's resilience amid crises, exemplified by Oren's small eatery re...

Gilad Peled, an experienced Israel educator, makes a compelling argument for the importance of structured reflection in Israel educational trips. He shares i...

Jewish educators face critical challenges in integrating AI into their teaching methodologies, particularly as the American Federation of Teachers launches a...

Conversations about Israel on college campuses are increasingly intense and complex, with three distinct narratives emerging. First, the '1948 conversation' ...

Facing declining enrollments and financial challenges, Jewish colleges and seminaries in America are urged to consider collaboration and consolidation. With ...

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...

Menachem Z. Rosensaft critically responds to Professor Omer Bartov's New York Times interview where Bartov accused Israel of heading towards becoming an apar...

Jenna Harris reflects on the growing challenge faced by progressive Zionist Jews reconciling their identity with criticisms of Israel, especially after recen...

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 ...

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...

Karyn Grossman Gershon, CEO of Project Kesher, emphasizes the urgency for Jewish philanthropists to recommit support to Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with R...

The Israel Sci-Tech School Network (ISTS) is pioneering a successful model for integrating Haredi individuals into the Israeli army and workforce without sac...

In their article, Michael Berenbaum and Menachem Z. Rosensaft challenge historian Omer Bartov's assertions that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide....

During a challenging time marked by the onset of conflict with Iran, Yeshivat Maharat celebrated the semicha (ordination) of 25 new female rabbinic leaders. ...

Joelle Keene, Executive Director of the Jewish Scholastic Press Association, argues for a revamp of how Israel is taught in Jewish day schools, advocating fo...

Foundling syndrome refers to the challenges organizations face when a founding leader departs, revealing dependency on that leader's personality over sustain...

Jewish retreating is being proposed as a vital method to extend the concept of Jewish joy beyond childhood camp experiences into adulthood, encompassing vari...

Israel faces a severe teacher shortage, needing tens of thousands more educators by 2026, jeopardizing the quality of education and, consequently, the nation...

The article explores the need for a revival of chesed, or acts of lovingkindness, within the context of synagogue life, emphasizing its vital role alongside ...

Jewish professionals are grappling with support roles amid ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Iran, as well as rising antisemitism globally. Rabbi Marc I...

The article addresses the recent criticism aimed at the "Friends of" model, a group of American nonprofits raising funds for Israeli institutions, following ...

At Camp Yavneh, a spontaneous event unfolded that exemplified the essence of Jewish peoplehood. When the camp's annual mishlachat—Israeli emissaries—arrived ...

Rebecca Dinar critiques the Jewish community's reactive rather than proactive response to rising antisemitism, emphasizing the need for future-oriented strat...

Recent legislative and court developments have effectively weakened the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations, including religious bodie...

Personalized Jewish learning significantly enhances the Jewish service movement by integrating Jewish values into meaningful acts of service. At Repair the W...

The article highlights the disparity in cultural preparation between Israeli and American Jewish teens participating in cross-cultural encounters. While Isra...

Project Campfire is an initiative by the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation to make Jewish overnight camps cost-free for every Jewish child in Roche...

Amidst growing economic challenges and rising antisemitism, Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu underscores the urgent need for the Jewish community to support its vulner...

Jewish resilience and pride are emphasized as key strategies for combatting antisemitism rather than continually focusing solely on fighting it, which is see...

As global corporations with operations in Israel increasingly face complex challenges, their public stances have become more guarded, particularly in respons...

Eileen Filler-Corn, former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, discusses the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States, particularly within ...

Jewish day schools, such as Schechter Boston, are reframing their approach to address declining enrollment despite improved educational quality and support. ...

Amidst the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli society faces a dual reality of triumph and deep sorrow. While the nation's military success has ...

Sulam, a special education inclusion program at Berman Hebrew Academy and Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Maryland, has innovatively reimagined profess...

The decline in graduates with education degrees has exacerbated a staffing crisis in U.S. early childhood centers, impacting Jewish institutions specifically...

America's 250th anniversary, commencing with the Grand Army Parade in 2025 and culminating in 2026, presents a unique opportunity for American Jewry to showc...

Rabbi Ari Witkin explores what it means to lead Jewishly by emphasizing a values-centric approach that integrates Jewish tradition with modern professional p...

Amid a renewed interest in part-time Jewish education, educational leaders face increasing demands without adequate resources. This article argues for the im...

In response to rising antisemitism, the organization MyZuzah promotes the mezuzah as a symbol of Jewish identity, protection, and unity. Following tragic eve...

Julie Beren Platt has concluded her tenure as chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) board, leaving behind a legacy marked by decisive and i...