The New Jewish Agency Approach: Peoplehood for Survival
March 4, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Jewish Philanthropy, New on eJP, Philanthropy in Israel, The World
A new emphasis on ‘Peoplehood’ reflects both the economic reality and Russian roots of The Jewish Agency.
by Gal Beckerman
Natan Sharansky knows he’s disturbing the status quo. Days before the most recent meeting of the Board of Governors, the»
Taking Foundation for Jewish Camp to Stage 3
February 2, 2010 by Dan Brown
Filed under In Case You Missed, New on eJP, The American Jewish Scene
Jeremy Fingerman had his first day of work yesterday as C.E.O. of the Foundation for Jewish Camp. While enjoying his favorite blend of Wissotzky tea we had the opportunity to catch up with him and hear his thoughts for FJC»
The Importance of Jewish Summer Camp
January 24, 2010 by eJP
Filed under New on eJP, The American Jewish Scene
excerpts from an editorial in Cleveland Jewish News:
Jewish camping: Don’t leave home without it
If it’s January, it must be time for summer camp … and camp stories come creeping out of the snow banks.
Many people agonize over»
JESNA’S Pick for the Best in Jewish Education of the Decade
January 8, 2010 by eJP
Filed under Education, Jewish Philanthropy, New on eJP, The American Jewish Scene
by Jonathan Woocher
The dawn of a new decade has brought with it a flurry of retrospectives assessing the first ten years of the 21st century. Clearly, there’s been much to cause discouragement, anxiety, and concern. But, as we at»
Tamarack Camps Provides $1.1 Million in Financial Aid
August 25, 2009 by eJP
Filed under Press Release
While Tamarack Camps has assisted families in getting children to camp since its founding as the Fresh Air Society in 1902, the summer of 2009 set new records by providing $1.1 million in financial aid to half of»
Investing in Jewish Youth
July 16, 2009 by eJP
Filed under Jewish Philanthropy, The World
This article originally appeared in the FJC News.
1967. New York: American businessman Sanford Bernstein founded the Sanford C. Bernstein & Company, specializing in investment management. Within 15 years, Bernstein became one of the largest firms on Wall Street. Within»
Jewish Camp – Color Wars, Bug Juice, and the Power of the Personal Tribe
June 30, 2009 by Gail Hyman
Filed under Marketing, The American Jewish Scene
I just read one of Seth Godin’s recent blog posts titled, “Can Summer Camp Change Your Life”. Seth, for those of you have not yet discovered him, is the most popular business blogger in the world and the»
Overnight Camps: Key to The Jewish Future
June 23, 2009 by eJP
Filed under Press Release, The American Jewish Scene
Harold Grinspoon Foundation Leverages $50 million for Jewish Camping
The Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, has invested more than $8.5 million in matching grants to 54 nonprofit Jewish overnight camps throughout»
Summer Camp 2.0, Up and Running
July 21, 2008 by Dan Brown
Filed under Jewish Philanthropy, Made in Israel, Using Technology Wisely
Back in January we introduced you to eCamp Israel , the first international technology summer camp located here in Israel. Designed to bring enterprising young people from around the world together for a unique interactive experience, the camp is»
$2 Million Awarded for Jewish Campers
February 12, 2008 by Dan Brown
Filed under Jewish Philanthropy
Innovative Matching Grants Initiative Yields New Dollars for Camper Incentives
The Jewish Funders Network/Foundation for Jewish Camping Matching Grants Initiative for New Camper Incentives closed on November 28. 28 donors, who pledged grants of $25,000-$50,000 totaling over a»
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