Tag: Jewish Communal Life

Following the events of Oct. 7 and the Israel-Gaza war, there has been a notable shift in the Jewish professional workforce, with an increasing number of talented individuals from outside the Jewish communal space showing interest in joining Jewish organizations like the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America.
The article discusses Gather, Inc.'s Heartbeat Model of engagement as a tool for building and sustaining relationships in Jewish communities, particularly with the Surge population of unengaged Jews seeking connection.
The recent increase in conversations about Israel and antisemitism in the philanthropic community has overshadowed the opportunity to address the growing hunger among American Jews for Jewish belonging and education.
In a podcast episode discussing Jewish day schools, Avi Finegold interviews Paul Bernstein, the founding CEO of Prizmah, a network for Jewish day schools in North America.
A new survey sponsored by the Keren Keshet Foundation reveals that American Jews are showing new trends in their engagement with Jewish identity.
This text discusses two ethical dilemmas faced in Jewish communal life.
The Orthodox Union (OU) has launched the Empowered Parenting Initiative (EPI) to address the need for emotional development in children.
Moses Feuerstein was the president of the Orthodox Union from 1954 to 1966, a time when Orthodox Jewry in America faced many challenges.
The publisher notes that the concept of power in Jewish communal life has shifted from being aspirational to being viewed with suspicion or hostility.
In "The Torah of the Kishkes," Elli Fischer discusses Moshe Koppel's book "Judaism Straight Up" and his argument in favor of a non-ideological form of Judaism.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bethany S. Mandel, a conservative journalist and cultural commentator, discusses her experiences with Jewish communal life and the challenges of constructing a Jewish identity outside of traditional institutions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to Jewish communal life, with a focus on financial support and organizational resilience.
The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's music and legacy in the Jewish community despite allegations of sexual impropriety.