Archives for August 2012
Upper Nazareth Square Dedication Opens Limmud FSU Olympics
by Asher Weill A central square in the capital of the Galilee, Upper Nazareth, was dedicated Wednesday evening in the name of the 11 Israeli athletes murdered at the Munich Olympic Games in 1972. … [Read more...] about Upper Nazareth Square Dedication Opens Limmud FSU Olympics
Creative Thinkers and Bold Visions
by Lisa Lepson Every two years, Joshua Venture Group (JVG) offers eight aspiring social entrepreneurs in the Jewish community the opportunity to participate in the Dual Investment Program. Out of more than 150 applicants, the eight Fellows chosen through our rigorous selection process will receive $94,000 in direct funding, subsidies for travel and conferences, JVG cohort retreats, and individualized coaching and training support over two … [Read more...] about Creative Thinkers and Bold Visions
9 Leading Israeli Artists Selected for U.S. Residencies
New York, NY - August 28, 2012 - Nine leading Israeli artists will bring their talent and passion to residencies at colleges and universities across North America this fall and spring. The artists - celebrated in a variety of disciplines, including filmmaking, choreography, music and literature - will spend several months teaching and presenting their work to audiences in local communities through relevant programming, classes, exhibitions and … [Read more...] about 9 Leading Israeli Artists Selected for U.S. Residencies
Why It’s Better for the Nonprofit When Consultants Work Together
The More the Merrier: Why It’s Better for the Nonprofit When Consultants Work Together by Stephen Donshik Nonprofit organizations often engage more than one consultant at the same time and when this is the case, there can be an added value to their working with each other instead of separately. It is not only a matter of coordinating their efforts to work within the framework of the organization’s objectives, but rather to enable them to … [Read more...] about Why It’s Better for the Nonprofit When Consultants Work Together