By Beth Cousens Last winter, as the implications of the global pandemic began to be evident, The Jewish Federations of North America turned to other continental network organizations to face the uncertainty of what lay ahead together. Since then, the National Pandemic Emergency Coalition has met regularly for sharing, brainstorming and problem solving. This kind of partnership was not unique. … [Read More...] about Two Truths about the Future of Jewish Communal Life
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Celebrating Small Beats of this Month
By Rachel Gildiner Connection looks different these days, as do many things - how we teach and learn, how we celebrate, how we gather. I was reflecting recently with a colleague on how much we miss running into each other at the office and at events. We wished we could achieve that feeling of closeness that comes from being in physical proximity to one another. After some discussion, we … [Read More...] about Celebrating Small Beats of this Month
What’s Stopping Foundations from Providing Multi-Year Grants for Nonprofits’ General Operations?
The Center for Effective Philanthropy has released New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multiyear General Operating Support: Multiyear general operating support (GOS) provides nonprofits with the flexibility to use funds to fulfill their missions and the ability to plan for the long-term sustainability of their organizations, programs, and services. Nonprofit leaders have long called […]
New Report: Jews in Europe at the turn of the Millennium: Population Trends and Estimates
JPR / Institute for Jewish Policy Research has released Jews in Europe at the turn of the Millennium: Population trends and estimates. The study contains a thorough and up-to-date analysis of demographic trends among Jews in Europe, and latest Jewish population counts across the continent. From the report: While the concept of Europe may be […]
Int’l Conf of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries Moves Online Amid Pandemic
Since its launching in 1983 by the Rebbe – Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory – the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim) has brought together Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries for a weekend of inspiration, learning and fellowship. From an inaugural conference of 65 emissaries, it has ballooned to one that annually sees nearly 6,000 […]
The Bronfman Fellowship to Hold Summer 2021 Program in Berkshires
Decision, Based on Guidance From Multiple Health Authorities, Offers “Best Possible Opportunity for a Superb In-Person Immersion Experience” The Bronfman Fellowship will host our transformative Fellowship program for rising 12th graders at a Kosher retreat center in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Connecticut for the summer of 2021. This one-time decision to hold our summer […]
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