Over 750 gathered at Limmud NY over Presidents Weekend. Newly located on the Upper West Side in New York City, the vibrant celebration of Jewish learning and culture attracted a large number of first-timers. “When the divides among us seem unbridgeable, the Limmud way is to bridge through learning,” said Limmud NY Co-Chair Penny Arons. “This inaugural, non-residential Limmud NY in the heart of the City - was an experiment that proved itself as … [Read more...] about Limmud NY in Manhattan Embodied Innovation at Work
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1,000+ Jewish Teens and Adult Leaders Gather in Dallas for NFTY Convention and Youth Summit
Representing the next generation of congregational and community leaders, NFTY - the North American Reform Jewish Youth Movement - held its biennial Convention this past weekend, in Dallas, TX. They were joined by adult lay leaders, professionals, clergy, and stakeholders who attended a concurrent Youth Summit. NFTY Convention, brings together the creativity, energy and passion of teen leaders to build a community filled will song, dance, … [Read more...] about 1,000+ Jewish Teens and Adult Leaders Gather in Dallas for NFTY Convention and Youth Summit
Fidelity Charitable reports Record Grants in 2018
Fidelity Charitable donors recommended a record $5.2 billion from their donor-advised funds (DAFs), according to a just released report by the charity. Last year’s grantmaking activity - $700 million more than in 2017 - underscores the value of DAFs, which continue to be the fastest-growing vehicle for giving in the United States. Nearly 1.3 million grants benefited over 140,000 charitable organizations around the world. Fidelity reports the … [Read more...] about Fidelity Charitable reports Record Grants in 2018
Al Vorspan, z”l
Al Vorspan, former senior vice president of the of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC, now Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and director emeritus of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, at 95. Vorspan, who worked tirelessly to found and strengthen the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington, D.C., was one of the g’dolei hador, “great ones” of Jewish social justice … [Read more...] about Al Vorspan, z”l
BBYO receives historic $25 million Pledge to Support Women’s Leadership and Empowerment
Chicago industrialist/philanthropist Ted Perlman and his wife Harriette have pledged $25 million to accelerate BBYO’s initiatives for young Jewish women and teens. The gift, one of the largest single commitments to a youth-serving organization in modern history, provides immediate resources for BBYO to launch and expand new programs and provides endowment funding that will support such activities in perpetuity. The Perlman's gift will … [Read more...] about BBYO receives historic $25 million Pledge to Support Women’s Leadership and Empowerment
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