If you are not familiar with our Resource Library, have a look. We developed this section as a way to assist you in connecting with others, reaching a greater audience and keeping current on the newest tends. We also encourage you to check back often as new links are added on a regular basis. Some recent additions: IRS Tax-Exempt Status Newly revised, the process for dealing with the IRS to obtain tax-exempt status (October 2010) Finding the Right Transparency Today, more than ever, the public and government agencies are demanding nonprofits to be transparent. But concerns about having a realistic picture of internal operations, where money is going, and the effectiveness of the programs are countered by concerns of overburdened staff, increased administrative costs, and an invitation to … Continue Reading
Where Goes the North American Jewish Media
It is no secret that in today’s modern world most people would prefer to receive their news from online sites rather than newspapers. You are able to access more relevant information for free and there is less likelihood of receiving outdated information because of frequent updating of many news sites. Even television and radio have lost out to the web in terms of reporting breaking news. Therefore it is no surprise the Internet continues to capture an ever growing portion of readers, through both websites and the various social media networks. However, the online media world continues to struggle with defining, and executing, a profitable business model. And, it remains to be seen how paid sites by publications including The New York Times and The Boston Globe will fare when they are launched … Continue Reading
On the Web: High Holidays or Groundhog Day?
by Yoram Samets As we approach the High Holy Days - the most important of all Jewish holidays, the time of year we solemnly ask for forgiveness from our loved ones, take on the deeply moving task of spiritual self reflection and introspection, and welcome our estranged family members to experience these days of awe in our synagogues - is your Jewish institution’s website any different than it is at say, Tu B’shvat or Groundhog Day? I mean, really different? For synagogues, JCCs, schools, federations, bureaus of Jewish education and other Jewish institutions and organizations, this is a time of year when new faces appear, new relationships are formed, new commitments are made, old friends are brought together, and leadership and activity can shine. In other words, this is the one time of … Continue Reading
The New News Landscape
A new report from Pew Research on how Americans get news finds the overwhelming majority of the public uses multiple platforms, and that the internet has surpassed newspapers and radio in popularity as a platform, ranking just behind TV. News is also becoming more of a shared experience. More than 8 in 10 online news consumers get or share links in emails: "In the digital era, news has become omnipresent. Americans access it in multiple formats on multiple platforms on myriad devices. The days of loyalty to a particular news organization on a particular piece of technology in a particular form are gone. The overwhelming majority of Americans (92%) use multiple platforms to get news on a typical day, including national TV, local TV, the internet, local newspapers, radio and national newspapers. … Continue Reading
The State of Israeli Web Design
If you are thinking of utilizing the services of an Israeli web designer, here are a few things to consider. from Smashing Magazine: Shalom! Showcase Of Web Design In Israel Much like many of Israel’s cities - hastily built and functional, yet poorly planned - such is the unfortunate state of most of the country’s websites. Most Israeli websites look unfinished, and they probably are. And Hebrew being a right-to-left language doesn’t help! Being victims of circumstance, Israeli Web designers cannot unleash their creative potential to make modern, usable working websites. Even though some cutting-edge technologies are being developed right here in Israel - which is home to former hot startups such as ICQ (which became AOL messenger) and Intel (which is inside your machine… have a … Continue Reading
Technology and Jewish Education: A Revolution in the Making
JESNA's Lippman Kanfer Institute would like to invite you to the launch of JE3, a new website devoted to the growing impact of technology on Jewish learning and teaching. The JE3 (Jewish Education 3.0) website grows out of a year-long process in which thought leaders, visionaries, and activists in the burgeoning world of Jewish educational technology met together both face-to-face and virtually to share ideas about the future of Jewish education in the age of Google, Facebook, Twitter, Web 2.0, and beyond. Contributors to the site include individuals like My Jewish Learning.com's Daniel Septimus; Rabbi and author of thelordismyshepard.com: Seeking God in Cyberspace Joshua Hammerman; Jewish Television Network founder and Los Angeles Jewish Federation CEO Jay Sanderson, and Darim Online founder … Continue Reading
Why Redesign Your Website
Websites need continuous improvement. Just take a quick look around and you'll find sites with outdated content, or images that make the site appear obsolete. But there are many reasons your organization should look at if you're considering a redesign - some obvious and some not so. Here is a list of our top 10: Websites Date Just like hairstyles, websites date. What was all the rage a couple of years ago is now seen as passé. Sometimes this is down to design trends - like the 3D buttons and interfaces that were so popular a few years back when graphics tools made it easy to create bevel and emboss styles. Other times it's because the web is maturing and web designers develop a better understanding of what visitors want. For instance, Flash intro pages were all the rage until web designers … Continue Reading
Limmud’s Global Chavruta Project
Combine globalization and technology and what do you get? Limmud Conference’s first worldwide, 100% virtual team! The Co-Chairs of Limmud’s 2009 Chavruta Project span four continents across fourteen time zones - from New York to Sydney who joined together for a unique collaboration to create Jewish learning that transcended boundaries. The Chavruta project was conceived by Limmud in the UK 13 years ago and has since been exported to Jewish communities around the world. For those unfamiliar, chavruta means 'friendship' or 'partnership.' It is a form of traditional Jewish learning involving pairs of people, usually with similar levels of ability and knowledge, exploring texts together. At Limmud, these can range from ancient materials to modern scholarship, song lyrics and more. Everyone … Continue Reading
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