The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has launched Tikkun Olam Ventures (TOV), an innovative new program addressing poverty among Africa’s smallholder farmers by leveraging Israeli agricultural technology and training, Jewish philanthropy and private capital, and access to new markets for crops. Initiated with a two-year pilot in Ethiopia, TOV currently has seven demonstration sites growing vegetables in the country's … [Read more...] about JDC Launches Tikkun Olam Ventures, Empowering Africa’s Smallholder Farmers
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BAbayit marks Start of Second Year, Expands in NYC and Israel
One year ago, recognizing that the Upper West Side’s Modern Orthodox Jews in their 20s were not being adequately served by local synagogues and community organizations, BAbayit began operations. Thanks to generous support from the Bnei Akiva youth movement, BAbayit’s founders - all Jewish communal leaders in their 20s - moved into a spacious Upper West Side apartment and threw open the doors to their peers. In the year since, the apartment has … [Read more...] about BAbayit marks Start of Second Year, Expands in NYC and Israel
FJC Receives $12m. Weinberg Foundation Grant to Support Increased Accessibility
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has provided a $12 million grant to the Foundation for Jewish Camp that will support a new initiative to increase accessibility for campers and staff with disabilities at Jewish summer day and overnight camps. The $12 million, three-year grant includes $10 million to support capital projects, as well as $1.4 million in program grants ranging between $20,000 and $30,000 to any camp receiving a capital … [Read more...] about FJC Receives $12m. Weinberg Foundation Grant to Support Increased Accessibility
UpStart Re-launches Accelerator; Applications Now Open
Applications open today, October 4th, for the new UpStart Accelerator (now called the “UpStart Venture Accelerator”), the Jewish community’s leading engine behind the success of groundbreaking Jewish ventures. With the launch of its eleventh cohort, UpStart has refined the program, including increased funding for participants, individualized coaching, and access to the UpStart network. Since 2006, the UpStart network of programs has served as a … [Read more...] about UpStart Re-launches Accelerator; Applications Now Open
Spertus Institute and Northwestern University Offer New Leadership Program for Jewish Educators
Beginning in 2019, the Certificate in Jewish Leadership for Educators will provide senior-level educators the knowledge and skills necessary for them to serve in leadership capacities. The curriculum will prepare participants to meet educational challenges facing Jewish communities in the 21st century and to embrace growth opportunities in their careers and organizations. The Certificate program is presented by Spertus Institute for Jewish … [Read more...] about Spertus Institute and Northwestern University Offer New Leadership Program for Jewish Educators
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