Join Sabbath Manifesto in a National Day of Unplugging

Are you sick of having conversations with people with their noses buried in an iPhone? Are you that person? Then put down the cell phone, stop the status updates on Facebook, shut down Twitter, sign out of e-mail and relax, as part of a National Day of Unplugging. People across the nation will tune out to reclaim time to slow life down and reconnect with friends, family, the community and themselves for 24 hours, starting at sundown, Friday, March 19. The Sabbath Manifesto’s principles were created for individual styling, but for one day we are asking you to take on the challenge of Principle Number 1: AVOID TECHNOLOGY. Let us know how you interpreted this Principle. How do you unplug? Join Sabbath Manifesto in fighting back against the tidal wave of technology taking over society and our... Continue Reading

IFC 2010: Celebrate 30 Years of Changing the World

For 30 years the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) has showcased ideas that have helped fundraisers change the world. To celebrate the 30th IFC, they’ve invited 30 of the sector’s leading minds to share weekly insights into the future of fundraising… For more information on the IFC, check the Congress Website. [Translate] Bookmark:  Read More →

Israel Women’s Network Program in New York

On International Women’s Day, The Israel Women’s Network invites you to: Jumpstart – The Future; Young Women at Risk Work Their Way to Independency Monday, March 8th at 12:00 pm; main auditorium of the Salvation Army 221 East 52nd St. (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), New York City More information is available on the IWN Website. about: The Israel Women’s Network is a not-for-profit organization comprised of women who are united in their determination to improve the status of women in Israel, regardless of political affiliation, religious outlook or ethnic origin. [Translate] Bookmark:  Read More →

Two Jerusalem Events Worth Attending

If you happen to be in Israel this month, check out these two events sponsored by PresenTense: On Tuesday, February 16th at 7:30 pm, PresenTense Presents: What it’s Like to be an Israeli Social Entrepreneur. Sari Rifkin, social entrepreneur and founder of Yedid, received an exclusive invitation to the Davos World Economic Forum 2010, and now she is coming to PresenTense to share her experience and what she learned we all can do. Come hear how the leaders of all sectors came together to rethink business models, financial innovation, and risk management; to discuss redesigning institutions, policies, and regulations; and how they plan to rebuild the global economy. This event will be in English. To RSVP click here. On Monday, February 22nd at 8:00 pm, The Jerusalem Winter Fellowship Presents: Visions... Continue Reading

The Next Limmuds

Limmud continues to expand with another fifteen programs set for between now and May. February 12-15 – Limmud LA 14 – Limmud Chicago 18-19 – Limmud Arava March 6-7 – Limmud Philly 7 – Limmud day Cologne 13-14 – Limmud New Orleans 14 – Limmud Atlanta 15-18 – Limmud FSU Ukraine April 15-18 – Limmud FSU Moscow May 01 – Limmud day Liverpool – UK 13-16 – Limmud.de Germany 23-24 – Limmoed Netherlands 27-31 – Limmud Colorado 31 – Day Limmud London [Translate] Bookmark:  Read More →

Sephardic Music Festival NYC 2009

Yallah Chabibi! The Festival that could is back again this year and the line up is, as always, outstanding! Taking place from December 12 to December 19th, New York’s Sephardic Music Festival includes performances by Matisyahu, Y-Love, Pharaoh’s Daughter, DeLeon, Kosha Dillz, Eprhyme, DeScribe and a whole host of more traditional Sephardic musicians. Every year, the Yemenite artist known as Diwon aka Erez aka DJ Handler, the man, no, the force of nature behind Shemspeed and more parties, events and concerts than I can possibly keep track of pulls this Festival together out of fumes, sweat, hard work and I don’t even know what… a love of quality Jewish music and happenings that transcend denominations, fostering unity and booty bumpin’ good tunes. If you are in or near the NYC area, check out... Continue Reading

Innovation, Impact, Inspiration: A New European Initiative

With the exciting aim of strengthening Jewish culture and innovation in Europe, Paideia & ROI have joined forces to offer European leaders and activists the unique opportunity of meeting, learning and creating together, and to develop and improve their professional skills for the benefit of innovative work in Europe. Both organizations are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2010 ROI/Paideia European Regional Gathering to be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, February 17-21, 2010. Besides the enormous amount of knowledge participants will be able to attain at this gathering, the Regional Gathering offers a great opportunity to be exposed to other European activists and to learn more about initiatives that are being developed all over Europe. This offer is available only to ROI &... Continue Reading

LA Event: Jumpstart Innovation Forum

Also for Global Entrepreneurship Week, Jumpstart is hosting an event, Transforming the Landscape: Social Entrepreneurship’s Impact on the Jewish Community. Hear from Lisa Lepson, executive director of the newly relaunched Joshua Venture Group, as she shares her thoughts on: What is social entrepreneurship? Growth and change in the field over the past 10 years; How to get involved in social entrepreneurship generally, and specifically in the Jewish community; Case Study: The Evolution of Joshua Venture Group; the changing landscape since the program initially formed in 1999 and how changes in the program reflect the current state of Jewish social entrepreneurship. Lisa will elaborate on the national search for eight social entrepreneurs and how – if you have an important idea for a sustainable... Continue Reading

Jerusalem Event: Join ROI and PresenTense for Global Entrepreneurship Week

For one week, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement of entrepreneurial people, to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Countries across six continents are coming together to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. To think big. To turn their ideas into reality. To make their mark. Come join the PresenTense and ROI communities for an evening of entrepreneurship and innovation in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, share ideas, discuss common concerns, and create partnerships and connections. When: Tuesday November 17, at 18:30 Where: The PresenTense Jerusalem Hub, 64 Emek Refaim Street 18:30-19:30 Networking mini-expo... Continue Reading

Jerusalem Panel Discussion: Individual Impact: Playing a Personal Role in Giving

Over the past decade, philanthropy has gone from an activity of the wealthy to a concern for the masses. Online donations, giving circles and the value of small donors have changed the way philanthropy is practiced, and donors of all income brackets are taking an increasingly active role in giving. At the same time, traditional foundations and philanthropies remain strong and form the backbone of the charitable sector. How will these different areas find common ground, and what does the future of philanthropy hold for donors of all sizes? Hear from three Israelis involved in philanthropy at a panel discussion, Individual Impact: Playing a personal role in giving, no matter the amount. Panelists include Ronit Amit, CEO of the Gandyr Foundation, Maya Natan, Director of JFN Israel and Asaf Baner a founder... Continue Reading

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