By Sara Shapiro-Plevan Learning takes place not in isolation, but in social relationship. While sometimes it may seem easier for us to sit alone, turn off Facebook and our phones and focus on getting work done, our best learning is done in relationship with others, in whatever context nourishes us. As early as 1900, John Dewey helped us recognize that it is in interaction with others that our … [Read More...] about #JEDLAB10K
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Re-digging the Wells of the Day School Field
By Deena K. Fuchs When I joined the AVI CHAI Foundation, a little more than 18 years ago, one of the first events I participated in was a Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE) Donor Assembly. It was a well-received effort to bring together very significant donors from day schools from around the country and to celebrate them as a group. That year - its first - featured a tour of … [Read More...] about Re-digging the Wells of the Day School Field
The Collaborative Relationship Between Big Foundations and Giving Circles
By Tamar Remz A revolution is happening in American philanthropy, fueled by technology and the proliferation of new giving vehicles: donors of all backgrounds, at all giving levels, are becoming more involved in giving. Some people call this “citizen philanthropy”; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls it “giving by all”; TED Talks and website […]
Empowering Jewish Women as Leaders
By Liran Avisar Ben-Horin Recently published data reveals a looming crisis in the Jewish world: women are less likely than men to see themselves as Jewish leaders. As a community, what exactly are we doing about it? In Masa Israel Journey’s survey of nearly 1,000 alumni of its Israel experience programs, conducted by Rosov Consulting […]
ORT Mexico Students Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
A delegation of 11 CIM-ORT (Collegio Israelita de Mexico) students and two teachers recently delivered 26 suitcases full of humanitarian aid to members of Cuba’s Jewish community. The five day trip was made possible thanks to links established by the Colegio Israelita de Mexico (CIM-ORT) school in Mexico City and ORT Cuba. William Miller, ORT’s […]
Comings and Goings: Samis Foundation; Jewish Agency International Development
The Seattle based Samis Foundation has announced that Connie Kanter will become its new Chief Executive Officer beginning March, 2019. The Samis Foundation was created in 1994 to reinvest the profits of Samuel Israel’s real estate business to support Jewish education locally, and other program areas in Israel. The Foundation has awarded over $90 million […]
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