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eJewishPhilanthropy The rehumanizing project: A Jewish response to artificial intelligence 29 Apr 2025
Navigating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on humanity, this discussion explores how Jewish values can offer an ethical framework for engaging wit...
29 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Prayer for the government 28 Apr 2025
Prayer for the government's welfare has deep Jewish roots, evolving across eras and denominations. Professor Jonathan Sarna notes variations in its recitatio...
28 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Just keep going: What Jewish campus professionals owe their students 28 Apr 2025
The article emphasizes the imperative for Jewish campus professionals to support students facing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college c...
28 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Funding ‘Gangsters vs. Nazis’: A journey 25 Apr 2025
Executive producer Bruce David Klein discusses the production of a documentary film about Jewish gangsters who combated American Nazis in the lead-up to Worl...
25 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Interfaith couples: From observers to active participants in Jewish life 25 Apr 2025
Interfaith couples often face challenges in integrating into Jewish life, feeling like outsiders in an insiders' community. The Embark program by Mem Global ...
25 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Let each of us view ourselves as though we personally had emerged from the Shoah 24 Apr 2025
The keynote address delivered at the Yom HaShoah commemoration in Paramus, NJ, highlights the personal and collective responsibility to remember the Holocaus...
24 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Pope Francis’ legacy 24 Apr 2025
Since the passing of Pope Francis, he has been commemorated for his groundbreaking interfaith initiatives, emphasizing that all religions are valid paths to ...
24 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy What ‘the Yoms’ teach us about national resilience 24 Apr 2025
The passage highlights the significance of the Yoms, a series of Israeli national commemorations: Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut, which collec...
24 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Witness to witness: My journey reimagining Holocaust education 24 Apr 2025
Social studies teacher Jennifer Wasserstrom Doty reflects on her innovative approach to Holocaust education as she nears retirement. Facing the dwindling num...
24 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Erasing history: How Holocaust denial and distortion is fueling antisemitism 23 Apr 2025
Amid rising antisemitism, Marina Rosenberg of the Anti-Defamation League highlights how Holocaust denial and distortion continue to fuel anti-Jewish sentimen...
23 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A call for catalytic capital to rebuild Israel 23 Apr 2025
In light of recent crises, there's a renewed call for 'catalytic capital' to revitalize vulnerable areas in Israel, going beyond military resilience to econo...
23 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy From crisis to credential: Why we must professionalize antisemitism expertise now 22 Apr 2025
In the wake of increased antisemitic incidents following the October 7 Hamas attack, Ayal Feinberg highlights the urgent need to professionalize antisemitism...
22 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy This research-philanthropy partnership aims to help Jewish communal leaders be more savvy consumers of data 22 Apr 2025
In the wake of major challenges such as the aftermath of October 7 events, the Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Educations (CASJE) Research Digest...
22 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Why we must march together 21 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred 21 Apr 2025
Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultur...
21 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re building the ark, one proud young Jew at a time 21 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Seize the opportunities: A call for renewing Catholic-Jewish collaboration  11 Apr 2025
Easter remains a challenging time for Jewish communities due to continuing negative theological interpretations associated with the holiday. However, the art...
11 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Why is this Passover Seder an invitation to imagine better futures? 11 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The Seder: Where we all become Jewish educators and learners 11 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The Jewish values of asking questions and being prepared for the answers 10 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Diversability’ and the Four Sons 10 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Passover: The holiday of public relations 10 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Interpretation is a creative skill we need in the age of generative AI 9 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The beautiful chaos of microgiving 9 Apr 2025
Jamie Geller, the chief communications officer for Aish, shares her experiences with microgiving, a fundraising approach that democratizes philanthropy by en...
9 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy When chocolate isn’t a gimmick but a gateway 8 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Can we please stop talking about antisemitism? 8 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Building a data-driven synagogue 7 Apr 2025
Synagogues like Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are increasingly turning to data-driven strategies to enhance community engagement and improve op...
7 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy You can’t solve antisemitism. But you can raise a generation of vibrant, proud young Jews. 7 Apr 2025
Leading philanthropist Barry Finestone argues that Jewish communal resources should be focused more on building a vibrant Jewish identity than solely combati...
7 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Turning Good Deeds Day into lasting impact: 5 lessons for Jewish nonprofits 4 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Beyond the big tent: Harnessing pluralism to forge Jewish identity  4 Apr 2025
This piece explores the potential of pluralism to strengthen Jewish identity by fostering deep engagements across different faiths and viewpoints. The author...
4 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Reinventing Hebrew school? Think about your audience first 3 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy We must fight for Jewish students — and our values 3 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Tefillah as TORAH: Tools of Resilience and Hope 2 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Vibes are not enough: Israel education needs research 2 Apr 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Israel education: What’s next?  1 Apr 2025
With young Jewish students increasingly engaging with digital platforms, educators are innovating in Israel education through platforms like Unpacked for Edu...
1 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy On philanthropic responsibility, hope and ‘vice signaling’ 1 Apr 2025
Maxyne Finkelstein discusses the growing trend of pessimistic messaging, or "vice signaling," which undermines confidence and fosters negativity. She argues ...
1 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Rebuilding better’: A provocation and a guide to building the Israel we envision — not recreating what was 31 Mar 2025
The article highlights the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding Israel following the crises observed since October 2023. It stresses the importance of ...
31 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re the Israelis who ‘get it’ 31 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Finding nourishment for the body and soul with the Jews of Uganda 31 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Back to basics: Critical moments in Israel-Diaspora relations 28 Mar 2025
The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established sin...
28 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Why the Torah should be our North Star 28 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A diagnosis for the Jewish future: Andrés Spokoiny’s address to JFN 2025 28 Mar 2025
In a thought-provoking address at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network conference, Andrs Spokoiny examines the metaphorical "illnesses" plaguing the Jewish commun...
28 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The ‘new’ Jewish problem, and how to solve it 27 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish alums can help fix universities that flunked their post-10/7 test 27 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Winning battles, losing minds: The real fight for Israel on campus 27 Mar 2025
David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, discusses the shifting dynamics on college campuses regarding Israel advocacy. While notable victo...
27 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Reimagining Jewish citizenship in perilous times: A call for a clear articulation and standards for Jewish civics education 26 Mar 2025
Jewish communities today are facing significant challenges and opportunities, including polarization, rising antisemitism, and political shifts, particularly...
26 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Becoming, belonging and building: Thresholds for Jewish college students 26 Mar 2025
Jewish Threshold Development Theory is being applied by Hillel to support Jewish college students in navigating identity, community, and contribution amidst ...
26 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy When the helpers need help 26 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy World Jewry, Zionism and the State of Israel 25 Mar 2025
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 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Black America and Israel: A strategic realignment of power and purpose 25 Mar 2025
This article discusses the strategic realignment between Black America and Israel, emphasizing the shared struggles and potential for mutual empowerment. A r...
25 Mar 2025