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eJewishPhilanthropy From ambiguity to clarity: What Israel education must confront now 26 Jun 2025
In the face of heightened tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the U.S., Jewish educators are grappling with how to teach about Israel in a world where ambig...
26 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy After the call for unity, now what?: A response from the grant seeking side 26 Jun 2025
Stephen D. Smith, reflecting on the recent call for unity among Jewish organizations, advocates for a radical reimagining of resource allocation within the J...
26 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy After Mamdani win, a time for wisdom, not reaction 25 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary for New York mayor has sparked significant concern within the Jewish community due to his positions on Isr...
25 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy When anti-Zionism wins: What Mamdani’s rise reveals about the future of Jewish political power 25 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani's victory as the Democratic mayoral nominee in New York City, a demographic stronghold for Jews, is a significant marker of change in American...
25 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy We must not leave them behind 25 Jun 2025
Recent conflicts highlight the crucial need for inclusive emergency planning for individuals with disabilities in Israel. Many face barriers to accessing she...
25 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The next interfaith crisis is already here. Are we ready? 24 Jun 2025
Recent antisemitic attacks and geopolitical tensions underscore the need for Jewish-Christian interfaith dialogue to move beyond symbolic gestures to address...
24 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish continuity requires more than engagement — it requires safety  24 Jun 2025
Addressing domestic abuse within the Jewish community is essential for sustaining Jewish continuity and engagement. Despite the discomfort surrounding discus...
24 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish groups break with Democrats over bombing on Iranian nuclear sites  23 Jun 2025
Major Jewish groups like AIPAC and the American Jewish Committee have come out in strong support of a U.S. military campaign targeting Iranian nuclear sites,...
23 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Israel education without Israelis?  23 Jun 2025
Rabbi Naama Levitz Applbaum discusses the implications of the war with Iran on Israel education in North American Jewish summer camps, particularly due to th...
23 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The case for Jewish joy: A communal imperative 23 Jun 2025
Amidst rising antisemitism and global turmoil, there is an urgent call within the Jewish community to prioritize Jewish joy, which serves as crucial resilien...
23 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy No front, no rear — just a father and son in a country under fire 20 Jun 2025
In a poignant reflection on the ongoing conflict in Israel, Jacob Schimmel, a father from Jerusalem, shares the deeply personal experience of receiving a pho...
20 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Parshat Shlach and the modern minyan: Making sacred space for men to show up for each other 20 Jun 2025
Parshat Shlach recounts the story of the 12 scouts sent to explore the Promised Land, highlighting the failure of 10 fearful leaders to support one another d...
20 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy From Israel to our doorsteps: The urgent fight to protect Jewish life at home  20 Jun 2025
The rise of antisemitism in the United States, showcased by recent attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colo., highlights a growing threat that necessit...
20 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy When prayers are not enough 19 Jun 2025
In response to escalating tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, some Jewish organizations have emphasized increased prayer rather ...
19 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy This is what Jewish leadership looks like 19 Jun 2025
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, attacks, Jewish leadership in the United States has demonstrated significant resolve and strategic responsiveness, counte...
19 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy What can you do about antisemitism? Start here. 18 Jun 2025
Amidst rising antisemitism, Lauren Korn advocates for mentorship as a vital form of resistance, emphasizing the impactful role of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sis...
18 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A captured community’s survival: Thinking of the Jews of Iran 18 Jun 2025
Sharon S. Nazarian reflects on the precarious situation of the Jewish community in Iran amid the intensifying geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran. A...
18 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy From feeding to dining: Reimagining Jewish education for a new generation 17 Jun 2025
Manette Mayberg, trustee of the Mayberg Foundation, argues for a profound transformation in Jewish education to move away from the industrial model that focu...
17 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy It’s time to rethink how we fund change 16 Jun 2025
Philanthropy can inadvertently maintain inequalities, especially within Jewish and regional contexts. "Impact Together," launched by the Oregon Jewish Commun...
16 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Taking our students to the window: American Jewish civic education in an age of democratic fragility 13 Jun 2025
In light of increasing antisemitism and democratic fragility in the United States, Jon A. Levisohn advocates for a renewed focus on civic education within Je...
13 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Steal This: Opening the Jewish innovation playbook 12 Jun 2025
At the recent JPro2025 conference, which gathered over 1,300 Jewish community professionals, organizations like Leading Edge, JFNA, and UpStart launched "Ste...
12 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Cross-institutional collaboration in Jewish education: An innovative case study 11 Jun 2025
A partnership between IKAR, a Jewish community with a supplementary school, and Sinai Akiba Academy, a Jewish day school, exemplifies the potential of cross-...
11 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy If the Torah had a report card, would our children pass? 11 Jun 2025
Education in Jewish life has traditionally been about shaping character and instilling values from Torah teachings, not just academic success. Today, however...
11 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Tariff tumult provides a unique opportunity to support Israeli small businesses 10 Jun 2025
Amid ongoing economic challenges in Israel, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions, there exists a unique opportunity to bolster Israeli ...
10 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The Reform slate received a historic number of votes in the WZC Election — and there’s much more to the story  10 Jun 2025
The recent 2025 World Zionist Congress (WZC) elections marked a historic achievement for the Reform slate, which received 48,000 votes, the highest number fo...
10 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy What the world needs now is Jewish thought residencies  9 Jun 2025
Rabbi Amanda Schwartz advocates for the establishment of Jewish thought residencies, akin to artist residencies, to provide Jewish communal leaders the time ...
9 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Reimagining Israel education: 6 recommendations for catalyzing a new era 9 Jun 2025
In a move towards evolving Israel education, a new approach is proposed to engage American Jews in a deeper understanding of Israeli democracy and its societ...
9 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy When familiar findings hold powerful value: What we know about Jewish families today 6 Jun 2025
A study conducted by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, in partnership with Crown Family Philanthropies and the Jim Joseph Foundation, explored how non-Orthodo...
6 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Disability inclusion is Jewish inclusion — and we’re not done yet 5 Jun 2025
Meredith Englander Polsky, co-founder and new executive director of Matan, reflects on 25 years of progress and ongoing challenges in promoting disability in...
5 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Reimagining responsibility: How Jewish values drive global action 5 Jun 2025
OLAM's InterACT Global Study Trip to Rwanda brought North American Jewish communal professionals face-to-face with urgent global challenges, highlighting how...
5 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Cherishing our Holocaust survivors 4 Jun 2025
Holocaust Survivor Day, established to honor the resilience of Holocaust survivors, takes on extra significance in light of recent attacks on Jews in Israel....
4 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Taking Sinai with us: Bringing the message of Shavuot to all Jewish educational spaces  4 Jun 2025
The message of Shavuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah at Sinai, extends beyond its historical context, serving as a profound educational model for co...
4 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The leaders Israel needs may not live there — yet 1 Jun 2025
The article reflects on the legacy of Stanley Fischer, former governor of the Bank of Israel, emphasizing the urgent need for diverse leadership in Israel th...
1 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy From outsider to ancestor: Ruth’s path and our Jewish future 30 May 2025
The narrative of the Book of Ruth, particularly relevant as Shavuot approaches, explores themes of loyalty, identity, and belonging, posing poignant question...
30 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy How donors can prevent their university gifts from funding antisemitism 30 May 2025
Concerned about rising antisemitism on American campuses, donors are seeking ways to ensure their university contributions do not support discrimination agai...
30 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The Jewish People stood together at Sinai. Can we today? 29 May 2025
As Shavuot approaches, it serves as a reminder of the unity experienced by the Jewish people at Mount Sinai, where they received the Torah. Despite this hist...
29 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy On being an artist-rabbi: Bringing ‘play’ into Jewish communal practice 29 May 2025
Rabbi Hannah Dresner, recently retired from Or Shalom in Vancouver, reflects on integrating artistic practice into Jewish communal life, building on the idea...
29 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A new conversation and a shared commitment 29 May 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 conflict and during the period of counting the Omer, American synagogues face critical challenges as congregants grap...
29 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Crisis, conflict and The Kindest Generation 28 May 2025
Reflecting on the stark contrast between the author's own sheltered upbringing in the United States and the tumultuous experiences faced by contemporary Isra...
28 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Let’s stop the infighting: A call for unity 27 May 2025
In light of the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents across multiple fronts, this piece emphasizes the importance of unity within the Jewish community. At ...
27 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy How Israelis and American Jews can build a shared future through service 23 May 2025
Recent collaborative efforts between Israelis and American Jews demonstrate the power of service as a tool for healing and connection post-October 7, 2023. T...
23 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The cost of continuity for the Jewish middle class 23 May 2025
Many Jewish middle-class families face immense financial barriers to enrolling their children in day schools, seen as vital to Jewish continuity and identity...
23 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Developing future-focused Jewish leaders 22 May 2025
Jewish leaders today face a complex and rapidly changing world, with numerous challenges that threaten to trap them in reactive postures. The Wexner Foundati...
22 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Mem Global finds these gestures from afar can support leaders under fire 21 May 2025
Jewish community leadership in war-torn Ukraine faces immense challenges, as highlighted by Mem Global's support for young leaders in cities like Kyiv, Odess...
21 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy I met Pope Leo XIV. What comes next? 20 May 2025
In a significant symbol of progressing Catholic-Jewish relations, Jewish leaders, including Rabbi Noam E. Marans of the American Jewish Committee, attended t...
20 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy What swag can say about the Jewish moment we’re in 20 May 2025
"Let's Bench," an Israeli business specializing in personalized Jewish print products, has found new meaning in creating branded swag amidst the challenges o...
20 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Historicity versus historiography in the workplace 20 May 2025
Avi Olitzky reflects on the interplay between historicity and historiography in nonprofit organizations, drawing parallels from his background in biblical cr...
20 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy American Jewish Heritage Month and a democracy of belonging 19 May 2025
Amelia Allen's 19th-century sentiments encapsulate the American Jewish identity as concurrently Jewish and American, rooted in communal values and democratic...
19 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy What Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision success teaches us about mobilizing people 19 May 2025
Yuval Raphael's success in Eurovision not only showcased musical talent but also highlighted the power of collective Jewish pride as a mobilizing force. Her ...
19 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy What Jewish students actually want  16 May 2025
Jewish students on college campuses face persistent antisemitism that extends beyond high-profile incidents, indicating a deeper cultural problem that requir...
16 May 2025