The Orthodox Union (OU) has launched the OU Impact Accelerator to rapidly identify and invest in solutions for current and future Jewish communal needs. The program will is built on mentorship-based growth and early-stage funding for Jewish nonprofit entrepreneurs. In the first cycle, four to six projects will be awarded up to $25,000 each. “The Torah teaches us that we have a shared responsibility for each other, kol yisrael areivim zeh … [Read more...] about Orthodox Union Launches First Impact Accelerator Program
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Jewish Renaissance announces complete digital archive with Exact Editions
The complete digital archive of Jewish Renaissance is now available, following the completion of a project carried out in conjunction with digital publisher Exact Editions. Since its first publication in 2001, Jewish Renaissance has uncovered Jewish communities, arts and culture across the world. Published quarterly, each issue includes features on the worlds of Jewish poetry, art, and theatre, as well as lively debate on current … [Read more...] about Jewish Renaissance announces complete digital archive with Exact Editions
eJP Named to ‘Top 40 Philanthropy Blogs and Websites to Follow in 2018’
We are pleased to announce that Feedspot has named eJewish Philanthropy to their list of "Top 40 Philanthropy Blogs and Websites to Follow in 2018" and to be listed with such esteemed publications as The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Philanthropy News Digest and Nonprofit Quarterly among others. "We’ve carefully selected these websites because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and … [Read more...] about eJP Named to ‘Top 40 Philanthropy Blogs and Websites to Follow in 2018’
Jewish American Military Families to Receive Free Boxes of Matzos
Jewish American military families will receive a box of matzos as a part of an annual partnership between Yehuda Matzos and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. For many military families, PJ Library plays an important role in their ability to continue to participate in Jewish life and celebrate holidays while living on base or stationed overseas. In addition to the matzos for military families, Yehuda Matzos boxes on the shelves of grocery stores … [Read more...] about Jewish American Military Families to Receive Free Boxes of Matzos
Melton Appoints New Leadership
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning has appointed Rabbi Rachel Bovitz as Executive Director and Rabbi Morey Schwartz as International Director of Education and Innovation, both effective July 1, 2018. Judy Mars Kupchan is retiring after more than two decades at Melton, the last eight as CEO. Rabbi Bovitz (ordained at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies) and Rabbi Schwartz (ordained at Yeshiva University), both spent time … [Read more...] about Melton Appoints New Leadership