‘Drifting’ is Not an Option for Jews
March 12, 2010 by eJP
Filed under In Case You Missed, New on eJP, Opinion
by Stephen H. Hoffman
I can’t remember any time in reading about Jewish history that we weren’t worried about our future and our survival – our physical survival in Israel and our spiritual survival outside of Israel. Worry seems to»
Google Wave as a Collaboration Tool
March 1, 2010 by PresenTense Group
Filed under PresenTense Digital Issue, Using Technology Wisely
by Deborah Fishman
An all-volunteer magazine put together by a geographically diverse, online community of young adults 22-40, PresenTense Magazine has always been a collaborative enterprise. As such, we’ve made ample use of many Google products, storing and sharing»
Summer Internships in Jerusalem
February 18, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Fellowship Opportunities, Local Israel
Looking for an exciting summer internship in social entrepreneurship and innovation in the Jewish world? Intern with PresenTense in Jerusalem.
A wide range of opportunities are available for college and graduate students and young adults. Interns receive real»
Kol HaOt Ignites Its Journey
February 12, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Local Israel, New on eJP
One of the ventures nurtured during this past summer’s cohort of the PresenTense Institute was Kol HaOt, which we first introduced to you back in August. Here’s an update as they continue to move their venture»
Two Jerusalem Events Worth Attending
February 11, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Events, Local Israel
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»
Launch a Venture in Jewish Games or Arts
February 1, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Fellowship Opportunities
Are you ready to join a select group of innovative and inspiring social entrepreneurs for a sponsored fellowship?
If so, the PresenTense Summer Institute is looking to sponsor individuals with ideas geared toward educating through games or art. Possibilities include»
Are You Ready to Launch a New Venture?
January 25, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Fellowship Opportunities
Are you interested in educating through gaming, or the arts? What about engaging Jewish youth through social networking or leadership programs. Or, perhaps you have an idea to move a group of people to enact change publicly, privately or politically?»
Are You Ready to Engage Jews in Europe?
January 17, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Fellowship Opportunities, The World
Are you ready to join a select group of innovative and inspiring individuals for a sponsored fellowship?
If so, the PresenTense Summer Institute is looking to sponsor individuals with ventures that will engage the European Jewish community. Projects may have»
Meet the Future Today: The Israel-Asia Center
January 13, 2010 by Dan Brown
Filed under Snapshots: The New Jewish Landscape
The economic fortunes of China have been front-page news this week. From James Chanos warning that China is “Dubai times 1,000 – or worse” to Thomas Friedman writing in today’s The New York Times, “All the»
The Unknown Value of ‘Free’
December 17, 2009 by eJP
Filed under Jewish Philanthropy, New on eJP, The American Jewish Scene
Tamar Snyder writing in The Jewish Week:
When it comes to attracting young Jews to Jewish programs and events, “free” has become the operative word.
… The problem is that once something is free, people balk at being»
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