Imagine what would happen if funders created a variety of high-quality Israel trips that were free or heavily-subsidized for interfaith couples and families by Rabbi Hayim Herring Question to funders and philanthropists: What about making a heavily subsidized trip to Israel available for interfaith couples and families? Here are the arguments for it: “Israel-alienated” Jews constitute about 20% of the young Jewish population, to use … [Read more...] about WorthRight Israel: Fund Interfaith Couples and Families Israel Trips
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Reflections on the Collaboratory
by Laura Baum Being a Jewish innovator can sometimes feel like an isolated experience - as it often requires a great deal of focus and hard work. But there are days when innovators also feel connected and part of a larger network. One of those days is the Collaboratory - which puts 100 young Jewish leaders in a room for a great day of learning, networking, and connecting. Voila! You emerge with great new skills, ideas, and colleagues! Last … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Collaboratory
Jewish Identity Ain’t What it Used to Be
by Ari Y. Kelman Jewish identity ain’t what it used to be. Let me explain: This isn’t a lament about declining affiliation rates or weak ethnic ties. I’m not writing about actual Jews living actual Jewish lives. I’m talking about the concept of “Jewish identity,” which seems to have entered the Jewish communal vocabulary sometime after World War II, and, by the end of the 20th century, had become part of the internal logic of Jewish life … [Read more...] about Jewish Identity Ain’t What it Used to Be
What I’ve Learned About Jewish Identity
Many are concerned about the ways that the Jewish community talks about Jewish identity and Jewish education. by Jon Levisohn What did I learn from the conference on Rethinking Jewish Identity and Jewish Education a few weeks back? … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned About Jewish Identity
How Israeli, Jewish Ventures are Expanding their Impact
by Barry Camson What is being done to support start-up ventures in expanding their reach and impact and strengthening their organizations? What are three well-regarded organizations focused on supporting these new start-up ventures doing to expand their own reach and impact? This post looks at Bikkurim, PresenTense Israel and UpStart as incubators and accelerators and at the ventures they are guiding. This post will explore six different … [Read more...] about How Israeli, Jewish Ventures are Expanding their Impact
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