In an age where everyone has ready access to what would have recently been considered to be a supercomputer, how can an industrial-age educational system adapt to an abundance of knowledge and tools? [This article is the final installment of … [Continue reading]
By Dan Tadmor Few words in the English language are as badly abused as the word ‘unique.’ It’s the calling card of a thousand daily press releases and marketing campaigns. Rarely do they live up to their claims. I was struck by this thought on … [Continue reading]
By Abe J. Wasserberger [This is an unfortunate update following the original article which appeared in eJP on Aug 17, 2017.] This most devastating Hurricane, Irma changed the landscape of hundreds of communities leaving a trail of destruction … [Continue reading]
LAVAN Announces First Fellowship Cohort By Avi Deutsch From large financial institutions to the world’s most influential philanthropic foundations, impact investing has emerged as powerful tool for social change, and a decisive point of … [Continue reading]
With support from the Maimonides Fund, Tikvah will expand their engagement with high school students, and continue working intensively with alumni during their college years. The new initiative will be called the Maimonides Scholars Program, and will … [Continue reading]
UJA-Federation of New York's Wiener Center for Leadership and Learning is now accepting applications for their Institute for Jewish Executive Leadership. This prestigious program, offered in collaboration with Columbia University, is open to … [Continue reading]
Nefesh B’Nefesh is launching its “Initiative for Zionist Innovation” in cooperation with Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel and Avram and Sharon Blumenthal and Family. The initiative strives to support Olim committed to impacting social change or pursue … [Continue reading]
This Rosh Hashana, thousands of poor, elderly Jews across the former Soviet Union (FSU) will receive extra food and traditional holiday fare, including apples and honey, to celebrate the Jewish New Year. The special Rosh Hashana aid - provided by the … [Continue reading]