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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The meaning of Purim in 2025
14 Mar
The significance of Purim 2025 is highlighted through its enduring lesson on Jewish unity amidst internal divisions. Drawing a parallel between the Biblical ...
14 Mar
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What the holiday of Purim can teach us about Jewish pride
13 Mar
Purim, beyond its festive celebration, serves as a profound lesson in Jewish unity and resilience, especially relevant to today's Diaspora experience of anti...
13 Mar
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One people, many voices: How Jewish unity thrives on difference
13 Mar
Oded Revivi, CEO of the Anu Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, explores the essence of Jewish unity amidst diversity, drawing parallels to the American...
13 Mar
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Investing in Jewish educators: The paradigm shift needed to achieve excellence
13 Mar
The article emphasizes the importance of investing in the professional development of Jewish educators and challenges existing perceptions that equate ongoin...
13 Mar
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Creating part-time Jewish education that inspires
12 Mar
Rabbi David E. Levy of The Jewish Education Project discusses the evolution of part-time Jewish education, emphasizing the need for programs that inspire joy...
12 Mar
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The history we tell: Raising up silenced voices in historical narratives
12 Mar
"The Holocaust and Jewish Communities in Wartime North Africa," developed by Facing History and Ourselves, broadens historical narratives by highlighting the...
12 Mar
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Increasing the light of gender equity in Adar
12 Mar
Rachel Gildiner reflects on the intersection of Women's History Month, Daylight Savings Time, and the Jewish month of Adar, emphasizing the call to increase ...
12 Mar
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We can apply lessons from universities to address antisemitism on middle and high school campuses
11 Mar
Antisemitism in educational settings remains a concerning issue, not just at universities but also within middle and high schools. Insights from the Anti-Def...
11 Mar
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Birthright Israel changed my life – and transformed my generation
11 Mar
Elias Saratovsky, the current president and CEO of the Birthright Israel Foundation, reflects on the transformative impact of Birthright Israel over the past...
11 Mar
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A blueprint for purposeful giving in Jewish education
10 Mar
Jack Greenberg's $15 million legacy gift to Jewish day schools showcases a blueprint for effective philanthropic strategy in education. Greenberg, a fervent ...
10 Mar
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Reaching our true potential: 7 ideas for investing in all of our talent
10 Mar
Lisa Eisen calls on Jewish philanthropies to prioritize gender equity, emphasizing the need to invest in women's leadership and rights as a vital component f...
10 Mar
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This International Women’s Day, make the choice to fund women entrepreneurs — in Ukraine, and globally
7 Mar
In light of International Women's Day, Karyn Grossman Gershon, CEO of Project Kesher, emphasizes the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs in war-torn...
7 Mar
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A talent investment mindset: The next frontier for Jewish communal innovation
7 Mar
In the wake of transformative events like the COVID-19 crisis and the October 7 shifts, the Jewish community faces a unique opportunity to redefine its futur...
7 Mar
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Moses set the table — can AI help serve the Torah?
6 Mar
Sefaria, the world's largest free digital Jewish library, is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance access to Torah learning. By em...
6 Mar
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Conversations that need to happen
6 Mar
Confronted with deep divisions in national politics and policy differences around Israel, alongside various religious and cultural disparities, the Jewish co...
6 Mar
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Crisis response informed by prior experience: Your federation dollars at work
5 Mar
Jewish federations have a long-standing partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, utilizing donor contributions to respond effectively to crises both in...
5 Mar
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Trump’s climate policies and disaster-response cuts must be a wake-up call for Jewish communities
4 Mar
Jewish communities face an existential threat due to climate change, with Trump's policy rollbacks exacerbating vulnerabilities. Key areas like Miami Beach a...
4 Mar
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Leading, impact and moving forward: Reflections from four pioneering Jewish community executives
4 Mar
In a recent episode of the podcast "It's Who You Know!", host Michelle W. Malkin speaks with four accomplished Jewish community leaders who have recently ste...
4 Mar
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Want your voice heard in Israel? It’s time to vote (in America)
3 Mar
Deborah Isaac and Michael H. Laufer, leaders in the American Zionist Movement, urge American Jews across all denominations to vote in the upcoming World Zion...
3 Mar
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It’s time to take teens seriously: Lessons from three years of the Hartman Teen Fellowship
3 Mar
The Hartman Teen Fellowship, developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute, emphasizes the importance of engaging Jewish teens seriously as thinkers and leaders....
3 Mar
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From emergency to everyday: Making accessibility a year-round priority
28 Feb
During Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), the story of Grayson Roberts shines a light on the necessity of year-round commi...
28 Feb
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Times of challenge call for creativity
28 Feb
Rabbi Adina Allen discusses how the creative power described in the Torah reflects humanity's innate creativity, which is vital in navigating contemporary so...
28 Feb
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One way to help solve the rabbi shortage crisis: Invest in untapped JoC talent
28 Feb
The rabbi shortage crisis within the Jewish community could be alleviated by nurturing rabbinical talent among Jews of Color (JoC), who are currently underre...
28 Feb
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A 360-degree approach to strengthening Israel’s scientific future
27 Feb
Israel faces a significant challenge with the emigration of its scientists and researchers, often referred to as a brain drain, which impacts its position as...
27 Feb
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We’re channeling 23 years of experience into this moment
27 Feb
The Koby Mandell Foundation in Israel embraces resilience as its core theme, channeling 23 years of bereavement support experience to help those affected by ...
27 Feb
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The right initiative can make a serious difference in the special needs landscape
27 Feb
Reflecting on the historical treatment of individuals like Uncle Abie, who faced systemic barriers due to his intellectual disability, this article emphasize...
27 Feb
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It’s time for Jewish education to re-embrace the spiritual
26 Feb
Jewish education is being encouraged to reconnect with spirituality, as highlighted by the efforts of Jewish LearningWorks in the Bay Area. Despite a deep gr...
26 Feb
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In Jewish day schools, we invest in everything but teachers
26 Feb
Jewish day schools have made significant investments in infrastructure and administrative roles, yet teachers—central to the educational experience—face chro...
26 Feb